John Baxter

Biography

THE BAXTER FILE PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: Chicago, Ill. High School: Loyola Academy Family - Wife: Jill - Daughters: Kelly, McKenzie EDUCATION Loras College - Bachelors in Physical Education (1985) Iowa State - Masters in Higher Education (1987) COACHING HISTORY Fresno State Pres.: Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator 2024-25: Associate Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator 2022-23: Associate Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/ Tight Ends USC 2018: Special Teams Coordinator 2016-17: Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends Michigan 2015: Special Teams Coordinator USC 2013: Associate Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/ TE 2010-12: Associate Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Fresno State 2009: Associate Head Coach/Special Teams/TE 2004-08: Associate Head Coach/Special Teams/WR 2003: Associate Head Coach/Special Teams/TE 2002: Associate Head Coach/Special Teams/WR 1997-01: Associate Head Coach/Special Teams/TE Tulane 1994-96: Tight Ends/Special Teams Maryland 1992-93: Running Backs/Special Teams Arizona 1990-91: Tight Ends/Special Teams Maine 1989: Outside Linebackers/Special Teams Arizona 1988: Graduate Assistant/DB/Special Teams Iowa State 1986-87: Graduate Assistant/DL/Special Teams Loras College 1981-85: Student Assistant/RB PLAYING EXPERIENCE None. Last Updated: February 13, 2026 John Baxter, known for producing extremely productive special teams units and also for working with tight ends for nearly half of his coaching career, joined the Bulldogs ahead of