He has 29 years of experience working as an offensive line and tight ends coach, as well as serving as a recruiting coordinator at several schools.

[1] While assisting the offensive line, center Scott Wells and tackle Michael Muñoz made All-SEC in 2003.

In 2004, Tennessee went 10–3, and despite losing the 2004 SEC Championship Game against Auburn 28–38, would go on to defeat Texas A&M in the 2005 Cotton Bowl Classic 38–7.

In 2007, Tennessee went 10–4, and after losing the 2007 SEC Championship Game to LSU 14–21, defeated Wisconsin in the 2008 Outback Bowl 21–17.

At the end of the 2008 season, head coach Fulmer retired, which left Adkins without a job.

Tackle Justin Pugh and guard Andrew Tiller made All-Big East honors.

[13] After the 2012 season, Adkins left Syracuse to follow his head coach Marrone on to the Buffalo Bills.

Under his coaching, junior Nate Davis and senior Eugene German were named All-Conference USA Honorable mentions.

[24] Marshall ended the 2018 season 8-4 and made the 2018 Gasparilla Bowl, defeating the South Florida Bulls 38–20.

[26] On January 22, 2021, Adkins was named the Offensive line coach at South Carolina, joining Shane Beamer's inaugural staff.