Former Wofford All-America nose tackle Nate Fuqua is in his 12th season with the Terrier football coaching staff and third as defensive coordinator. After assisting with the inside linebackers his first two seasons, he assumed responsibility for the outside linebackers in 2007. He recruits in northern, central, and eastern Kentucky and central west Georgia (Fayetteville, Columbus, Macon, and McDonough).
During the 2015 season, Wofford allowed only 148.5 rushing yards per game to lead the Southern Conference. The total defense ranked third in the league and the scoring defense was sixth, while the red zone defense was ranked second.
In his first season as defensive coordinator, the Terriers led the Southern Conference in rushing defense, allowing only 107.5 yards per game. The total defense and scoring defense both ranked third in the league. Nationally the fourth down defense was third in the NCAA at 26.3%, the rushing defense ranked ninth and the total defense was 23rd overall. Linebacker Terrance Morris was named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team. In 2013, he coached senior Alvin Scioneaux, who began the season on the Buck Buchanan Award Watch List for the top defensive player in the NCAA FCS. Scioneaux had 9.5 tackles for loss on the year and was named All-Southern Conference for the third straight season.
During the 2012 season, Wofford was ranked seventh in the nation in scoring defense and ninth in total defense. Alvin Scioneaux earned First Team All-Southern Conference honors by the coaches as he was second in the league in sacks and second in tackles for loss.
In 2011, the total defense was second in the Southern Conference and 17th in the nation. Outside linebacker Alvin Scioneaux was second in the SoCon in sacks and tackles for loss. He earned All-SoCon First Team honors from the media and second team honors from the coaches. Scioneaux was named a Third Team All-American by the Sports Network and Phil Steele.
During the 2010 season, the Wofford defense was first in the SoCon in total defense and pass defense. James Zotto earned All-Freshman honors from the conference. In 2009, Keaton Thompson was second on the team in total tackles and led the squad in tackles for loss. During the 2008 season, Matt Norcia was second on the team with seven tackles for loss and Gary Blount added 4.5 as the Terriers were third in the Southern Conference in tackles for loss on the season.
In 2007, he coached Kevin Adleman, who was second on the team with 67 tackles and added two interceptions. While coaching the inside linebackers in 2006, Fuqua was a key figure in helping Justin Franklin earn All-Southern Conference honors.
A native of Danville, Kentucky, Nathan Fuqua was born on May 10, 1980. Fuqua was a four-time All-SoCon selection and earned First Team All-America honors as a senior in 2002. He was a team captain in 2001 when he earned First Team All-SoCon honors and was a Third Team All-America pick by the National Football Gazette. He started the 2001 campaign with a pair of sacks against Clemson and added a pair of tackles for loss against South Carolina. As a sophomore, Fuqua ranked third in the SoCon in tackles for loss while making 66 stops on the season. Â
Fuqua totaled 218 stops in his career while ranking among Wofford’s all-time leaders in tackles for loss (50) and sacks (11). He is third in Wofford history in tackles for loss and eleventh in sacks. In 2008, he was selected to the Wofford College Athletic Hall of Fame.
Fuqua was a First Team All-State selection at nose tackle and offensive guard for Danville High School. He was named Area Lineman of the Year and to the Top 22 Class of the Blue Grass. Fuqua was also a member of the Kentucky-Tennessee All-Star team. His brother, Ben, played on the golf team at the University of Kentucky.
He and his wife, the former Tiffany Webb, were married in June of 2013. They reside in Spartanburg with their daughter, Natalie Marie, and son, Webb Kirkland.
