He is currently the head coach at Wofford College, a position he has held since October 6, 2022 after the resignation of Josh Conklin.
[1] Watson served as the head football coach at Southern Illinois University Carbondale from 1994 to 1996, compiling a record of 11–22.
During Watson's three-year tenure at SIU he produced 20 all-conference players and an NFL-drafted tight end in Damon Jones.
[2] However, The Courier-Journal's Rick Bozich reported that Sanford was still with the team, but may be demoted to a position coach.
[4] The following Monday, head coach Charlie Strong announced that Watson would serve as offensive coordinator for the remainder of the season.
On December 12, 2015, the University of Texas announced it would not be extending Watson's contract, thereby ending his tenure as the school's offensive coordinator and quarterback's coach.