Anthony Soto

Biography

Anthony Soto is in his first year with Cal Poly as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. Soto spent the last two seasons at Mercer as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. During his time there, the Bears offense thrived, averaging more than 34 points and 442 yards per game. This past season, Mercer was third in the FCS in yards per game and the 13th best scoring offense in the FCS. Prior to Mercer, Soto spent four years at Lenior-Rhyne. Soto created offensive fireworks across four seasons at Lenoir-Rhyne as the Bears averaged 433.9 yards of total offense per game with him at the reins, including 240.5 yards an outing through the air. The Bears showcased NCAA Division II’s 5th-best total offense (488.7 yards/game) in his first full season on the sidelines, as well as the nation’s 9th-best rushing offense. Lenior-Rhyne had impeccable ball protection under his watch as well, turning the ball over just 50 times in four seasons, including just 10 turnovers across the 15-game 2023 campaign. Soto played an integral role in leading the Bears to a 32-9 record from 2020-23, as well as the 2023 South Atlantic Conference championship and a trio of league divisional titles. L-R capped the latter campaign, one which included the school's first NCAA postseason road victory and a run to the NCAA quarterfinals, with a No. 4 national ranking as well. Soto’s offensive players raked in 17 all-conference accolades during his time in Hickory, N.C., including one who was eventually