University of Memphis Athletics
Football
Cramsey, Tim
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Tulsa
Oct 4 (Sat)
7 p.m.
Tim Cramsey
- Title:
- Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator
- Email:
- football@memphis.edu
- Phone:
- 901-678-5119
Tim Cramsey enters his fourth season as offensive coordinator and first as the Assistant Head Coach at Memphis in 2025. Head football coach Ryan Silverfield announced the hiring of Cramsey on Jan. 20, 2022. Cramsey joined the Tigers after spending four seasons as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Marshall.
“We are very excited to welcome Coach Cramsey to our football program,” Silverfield remarked at the time of the hiring. “He brings a great amount of experience as a successful offensive coordinator to Memphis.”
A historic 2024 season saw Cramsey help guide the Tigers to their first back-to-back 10-win seasons after an 11-2 record and a 42-37 win at the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl over West Virginia. Memphis finished the season ranked No. 23 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and No. 24 in the AP Poll – marking the first time since the 2019 season that the Tigers were ranked in either poll at season’s end.
The Tiger offense was a dangerous one, ranking fourth in the NCAA in time of possession (33:14), 17th in third down conversion percentage (.461), 20th in passing offense (270.5) and 26th in first downs (300).
A record-breaking season was capped with quarterback Seth Henigan penning his name into the record book in numerous categories, capping his tenure as the only four-year FBS starting quarterback to do it all at the same school. In his 50 games with the Tigers, Henigan threw for 14,266 yards, ranking first in career passing yards in The American, 104 passing touchdowns, tying him for first all-time in the AAC with Clayton Tune (Houston) and became Memphis’ all-time leading passer and the winningest quarterback in program history during his tenure.
During his senior campaign, Henigan threw for over 3,500 yards with 25 touchdowns while totaling 3,692 yards of total offense. Henigan along with wide receiver Roc Taylor received a 2025 NFL Combine invitation.
In 2023, Cramsey helped guide the Tigers to a 10-3 season, including a win in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, 36-26, over Iowa State. The 10-win season was just the fifth in program history. Offensively, Memphis ranked sixth in the NCAA in scoring offense (39.4), 10th in passing offense (306.5), 14th in total offense (458.5) and 17th in team passing efficiency (154.79) and completion percentage (.667). For his efforts, Cramsey was named a Broyles Award nominee, which is given annually to the best assistant coach in the nation.
Individually, quarterback Seth Henigan earned Second-Team All-AAC accolades after ranking fourth in the NCAA in passing yards (3,883), fifth in passing touchdowns (32), seventh in total offense (319.8), seventh in points responsible for (226), eighth in points responsible for per game (17.4), eighth in completions per game (24.46), ninth in passing yards per game (298.7), 19th in completion percentage (.668) and 22nd in passing efficiency (153.7).
In his first season at Memphis in 2022, Cramsey helped guide the Tigers to a 38-10 victory over Utah State in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl. Memphis finished the season ranked fifth in the nation in fewest penalties (53), 21st in passing offense (279.2) and 22nd in scoring offense (35.3).
Caden Prieskorn had one of the best seasons for a tight end in program history, earning Second-Team All-AAC honors. He finished the year tied for the most receptions (48) and touchdowns (7) in a single season by a tight end, while his 657 receiving yards were the second most.
Individually, five Tigers earned All-AAC recognition, led by first-team honoree defensive back Quindell Johnson. Linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens earned second-team All-AAC accolades, while defensive lineman Jaylon Allen and defensive back Davion Ross were named Honorable-Mention All-AAC.
In 2021 under Cramsey, the Thundering Herd ranked 16th in the nation in total offense at 456.8 yards per game and 18thin passing offense at 294.4 yards a contest. Marshall scored over 40 points on four occasions in 2021 and eclipsed the 30-point mark seven times, earning a berth to the New Orleans Bowl.
Marshall running back Rasheen Ali earned Freshman All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), as well as First-Team All-Conference USA accolades after leading the nation in rushing touchdowns (23), scoring (11.5), total points scored (150) and total touchdowns (25). He also ranked 10th in the NCAA in rushing yards with 1.401 on the year.
Quarterback Grant Wells finished 15th in the nation in passing yards in 2021 under Cramsey with 3,532 on the year, good for 10th all-time on Marshall’s single-season list.
In 2020, he mentored Wells, who earned Conference USA’s Freshman of the Year honor. The first team All-Conference signal-caller was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week three times last season and was the Manning Award National QB of the Week following his 363-yard, 5 TD performance vs. Middle Tennessee. Wells completed 61 percent of his passes for league-bests of 2,091 passing yards and 18 passing touchdowns. His 18 TD passes ranked third among the FBS freshmen and he placed second in the conference in total offense at 226.5 yards per game.
In 2019, his offensive unit was one of the most prolific rushing attacks in the Group of Five, resulting in running back Brenden Knox being named Conference USA's Most Valuable Player after amassing 1,387 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground.
In his first season, he mentored redshirt freshman quarterback Isaiah Green, who had one of the best statistical seasons by a Marshall QB in his first collegiate action. Green completed 187 passes on 330 attempts for 2,459 yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The Georgia native, who was the Conference USA Co-Freshman of the Year, ranks third in program history for completions by a freshman QB, third in attempts, second in passing yards and tied for second in passing touchdowns. Overall, this Marshall team produced three players on the top 20 list in all-purpose yards per game for a career. After two seasons, running back Tyler King is averaging 98.9 all-purpose yards per game, which ranks No. 11 in school history. Keion Davis is No. 13 on that list (92.9) and Tyre Brady is No. 19 (81.6).
Prior to Marshall, Cramsey was at Sam Houston State University, where he served in the same capacity during the 2017 season. That year, the Bearkats led the nation (FCS) in scoring offense (43.3), passing offense (362.7), total offense (538.1) and first downs (365). He coached quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe, who was named the Walter Payton Award winner (top offensive player in FCS), ADA Offensive Player of the year and a consensus all-American. In all, SHSU’s offense boasted eight all-Southland Conference players, including the league’s Offensive Player of the Year (wide receiver Davion Davis).
Cramsey has been an offensive coordinator for each of the past 13 seasons (also Nevada-2016, Montana State-2013-15, FIU-2012 and New Hampshire-2009-11) and has coached quarterbacks for the last 14 (also the 2008 season at UNH). He started as the Wildcats’ tight ends/fullbacks coach in 2003 and coached three seasons before moving to running backs in 2006 and 2007.
He began his coaching career as a high school assistant for two years following a four-year career (1994-97) at New Hampshire as a quarterback/longsnapper.
Cramsey At A Glance
Coaching Experience
Bowl Coaching Experience
“We are very excited to welcome Coach Cramsey to our football program,” Silverfield remarked at the time of the hiring. “He brings a great amount of experience as a successful offensive coordinator to Memphis.”
A historic 2024 season saw Cramsey help guide the Tigers to their first back-to-back 10-win seasons after an 11-2 record and a 42-37 win at the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl over West Virginia. Memphis finished the season ranked No. 23 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and No. 24 in the AP Poll – marking the first time since the 2019 season that the Tigers were ranked in either poll at season’s end.
The Tiger offense was a dangerous one, ranking fourth in the NCAA in time of possession (33:14), 17th in third down conversion percentage (.461), 20th in passing offense (270.5) and 26th in first downs (300).
A record-breaking season was capped with quarterback Seth Henigan penning his name into the record book in numerous categories, capping his tenure as the only four-year FBS starting quarterback to do it all at the same school. In his 50 games with the Tigers, Henigan threw for 14,266 yards, ranking first in career passing yards in The American, 104 passing touchdowns, tying him for first all-time in the AAC with Clayton Tune (Houston) and became Memphis’ all-time leading passer and the winningest quarterback in program history during his tenure.
During his senior campaign, Henigan threw for over 3,500 yards with 25 touchdowns while totaling 3,692 yards of total offense. Henigan along with wide receiver Roc Taylor received a 2025 NFL Combine invitation.
In 2023, Cramsey helped guide the Tigers to a 10-3 season, including a win in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, 36-26, over Iowa State. The 10-win season was just the fifth in program history. Offensively, Memphis ranked sixth in the NCAA in scoring offense (39.4), 10th in passing offense (306.5), 14th in total offense (458.5) and 17th in team passing efficiency (154.79) and completion percentage (.667). For his efforts, Cramsey was named a Broyles Award nominee, which is given annually to the best assistant coach in the nation.
Individually, quarterback Seth Henigan earned Second-Team All-AAC accolades after ranking fourth in the NCAA in passing yards (3,883), fifth in passing touchdowns (32), seventh in total offense (319.8), seventh in points responsible for (226), eighth in points responsible for per game (17.4), eighth in completions per game (24.46), ninth in passing yards per game (298.7), 19th in completion percentage (.668) and 22nd in passing efficiency (153.7).
In his first season at Memphis in 2022, Cramsey helped guide the Tigers to a 38-10 victory over Utah State in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl. Memphis finished the season ranked fifth in the nation in fewest penalties (53), 21st in passing offense (279.2) and 22nd in scoring offense (35.3).
Caden Prieskorn had one of the best seasons for a tight end in program history, earning Second-Team All-AAC honors. He finished the year tied for the most receptions (48) and touchdowns (7) in a single season by a tight end, while his 657 receiving yards were the second most.
Individually, five Tigers earned All-AAC recognition, led by first-team honoree defensive back Quindell Johnson. Linebacker Xavier "Zay" Cullens earned second-team All-AAC accolades, while defensive lineman Jaylon Allen and defensive back Davion Ross were named Honorable-Mention All-AAC.
In 2021 under Cramsey, the Thundering Herd ranked 16th in the nation in total offense at 456.8 yards per game and 18thin passing offense at 294.4 yards a contest. Marshall scored over 40 points on four occasions in 2021 and eclipsed the 30-point mark seven times, earning a berth to the New Orleans Bowl.
Marshall running back Rasheen Ali earned Freshman All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), as well as First-Team All-Conference USA accolades after leading the nation in rushing touchdowns (23), scoring (11.5), total points scored (150) and total touchdowns (25). He also ranked 10th in the NCAA in rushing yards with 1.401 on the year.
Quarterback Grant Wells finished 15th in the nation in passing yards in 2021 under Cramsey with 3,532 on the year, good for 10th all-time on Marshall’s single-season list.
In 2020, he mentored Wells, who earned Conference USA’s Freshman of the Year honor. The first team All-Conference signal-caller was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week three times last season and was the Manning Award National QB of the Week following his 363-yard, 5 TD performance vs. Middle Tennessee. Wells completed 61 percent of his passes for league-bests of 2,091 passing yards and 18 passing touchdowns. His 18 TD passes ranked third among the FBS freshmen and he placed second in the conference in total offense at 226.5 yards per game.
In 2019, his offensive unit was one of the most prolific rushing attacks in the Group of Five, resulting in running back Brenden Knox being named Conference USA's Most Valuable Player after amassing 1,387 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground.
In his first season, he mentored redshirt freshman quarterback Isaiah Green, who had one of the best statistical seasons by a Marshall QB in his first collegiate action. Green completed 187 passes on 330 attempts for 2,459 yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The Georgia native, who was the Conference USA Co-Freshman of the Year, ranks third in program history for completions by a freshman QB, third in attempts, second in passing yards and tied for second in passing touchdowns. Overall, this Marshall team produced three players on the top 20 list in all-purpose yards per game for a career. After two seasons, running back Tyler King is averaging 98.9 all-purpose yards per game, which ranks No. 11 in school history. Keion Davis is No. 13 on that list (92.9) and Tyre Brady is No. 19 (81.6).
Prior to Marshall, Cramsey was at Sam Houston State University, where he served in the same capacity during the 2017 season. That year, the Bearkats led the nation (FCS) in scoring offense (43.3), passing offense (362.7), total offense (538.1) and first downs (365). He coached quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe, who was named the Walter Payton Award winner (top offensive player in FCS), ADA Offensive Player of the year and a consensus all-American. In all, SHSU’s offense boasted eight all-Southland Conference players, including the league’s Offensive Player of the Year (wide receiver Davion Davis).
Cramsey has been an offensive coordinator for each of the past 13 seasons (also Nevada-2016, Montana State-2013-15, FIU-2012 and New Hampshire-2009-11) and has coached quarterbacks for the last 14 (also the 2008 season at UNH). He started as the Wildcats’ tight ends/fullbacks coach in 2003 and coached three seasons before moving to running backs in 2006 and 2007.
He began his coaching career as a high school assistant for two years following a four-year career (1994-97) at New Hampshire as a quarterback/longsnapper.
Cramsey At A Glance
| Alma Mater | New Hampshire, 1998 |
| Playing Experience | New Hampshire (1994-97) Quarterback and long snapper Two-year starter and four-year letterman |
| Family | Wife - Amy Sons - Brock, Bryce |
Coaching Experience
| New Hampshire | Assistant Coach, Tight Ends and Fullbacks (2003-05) Assistant Coach, Running Backs (2006-07) Assistant Coach, Quarterbacks (2008) Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (2009-11) |
| Florida International | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (2012) |
| Montana State | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (2013-15) |
| Nevada | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (2016) |
| Sam Houston State | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (2017) |
| Marshall | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (2018-21) |
| Memphis | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (2022-Present) |
Bowl Coaching Experience
| 2018 | Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl |
| 2019 | Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl |
| 2020 | Camellia Bowl |
| 2021 | R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl |
| 2022 | SERVPRO First Responder Bowl |
| 2023 | AutoZone Liberty Bowl |
| 2024 | Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl |
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