Austin Peay State University Athletics

Jordan O’Connor joined Jeff Faris’ staff as a defensive graduate assistant in Jan. 2025.

Prior to joining the staff, O’Connor served in the same position at Tennessee Tech during the 2024 season. Before working at the Division I level, O’Connor was an intern for St. John Fisher University, after serving as a student assistant in the dean’s office at his alma mater, Hobart and William Smith College, while also playing for the Statemen’s football program.

After transferring from UMASS Amherst following his freshman season, O’Connor spent the final three years of his collegiate career at HWSC, where he appeared in 19 games as a long snapper during his junior and senior seasons.

O’Connor earned his bachelor’s degree from Hobart and William Smith College in 2023.