In 13 years as the head football coach, he turned the program into a regional power, oversaw the construction of Kidd Field, led the team to its first bowl game, and compiled a 66–43–9 record.

Saxon served in the United States Navy during World War II, supervising an athletic training program for naval flyers.

He continued that work as a civilian employee of the Navy after the war before dying of a heart attack at age 47.

[9] The popularity of the football program grew under Saxon's leadership, leading to the construction of Kidd Field.

In 1936, Saxon led his team to a 5–2–1 record in the regular season and a berth in the Sun Bowl game.

[11] In September 1942, he was placed in charge of the physical fitness program at the Banana River Naval Air Station in Florida.

[13] After the war, Saxon remained affiliated with the Navy as a civilian employee in charge of the athletics training program.