Despite a severe ankle injury suffered early during his senior season, Rix ranks third in every major passing category at FSU.
During Rix's career at Florida State, the Seminoles claimed three Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) titles and appeared in four straight bowl games.
Rix was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) freshman of the year, and he is the first, and only, four-year starter in Florida State history.
His loyalty to Coach Bobby Bowden was the key factor in his decision to forego entering the NFL draft after his Junior year.
Then in 2006 he signed with CSTV, a division of CBS, to work as a color commentator and analyst in their coverage of college football games.
He is also a regular contributor on the Chris Myers and Steve Hartman Show, along with hosting Fox Gametime segments as a part of the Clear Channel Radio Affiliate.
Chris Rix served as the Master of Ceremonies for the BCS National Championship Breakfast on January 5, 2010, which featured the Texas Longhorns and the Alabama Crimson Tide.