Matt Nagy's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 16, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Matt Nagy.

Matt Nagy is an American football coach, currently the offensive coordinator for the New York Giants. He previously served as the head coach of the Chicago Bears from 2018-2021. Before his time with the Bears, Nagy was the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs in two stints, from 2016 to 2017, and again from 2023 to 2025.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1920: Halas won 10 games

In 1920, George Halas won 10 games in his rookie season.

1956: Driscoll winning record and playoff

In 1956, Paddy Driscoll had a winning record and qualified for the playoffs.

1986: All-American Quarterback

In 2000, Matt Nagy was named third-team I-AA All-American, becoming Delaware's first All-American quarterback since Rich Gannon in 1986.

1995: Senior Year Success and Playoff Loss

In 1995, during his senior year, Matt Nagy threw for 1,928 yards and 21 touchdowns, and ran for 358 yards and six touchdowns. However, Manheim Central lost in the semifinal to Berwick for the second straight season, with Nagy being intercepted late in the game, resulting in an 18–17 loss. He was named Lancaster County Most Valuable Player at the end of his senior year.

1998: Set School Single-Season Passing Records

In 1998, Matt Nagy set 11 school single-season passing records, including 2,916 yards in a season and 556 yards in a game. He ended the year with 20 touchdown passes and a 157.36 passer rating.

1998: Passing Record

In 2000, during playoffs, Matt Nagy's yards elevated Nagy's season total to 2,981, surpassing the school record he set in 1998.

2005: Smith AP award

In 2005, Lovie Smith received the AP award.

2005: Stepping in after Kubiak's injury

In 2005, after Kubiak's season-ending injury, Matt Nagy stepped in as quarterback for the Force. In his first stint, Nagy completed 10 consecutive throws, the first being a six-yard touchdown to Troy Bergeron. Nagy's performance, which included 247 passing yards and seven touchdowns, led to a 66-63 victory and earned him Offensive Player of the Game. With Nagy as the starter, the Force went 11-5 in the regular season.

2005: All-Arena honors

In 2005, during the playoffs, Nagy showcased his skills with five touchdowns in a victory over the Storm and seven touchdown throws with a rushing score against the Predators, leading to ArenaBowl XIX. Despite a strong performance in the ArenaBowl with 247 passing yards, four touchdowns and a rushing touchdown, the Force lost to the Crush 51-48. In the regular season, Nagy completed 260 of 388 passes for 3,003 yards and 66 touchdowns, earning him second-team All-Arena honors.

2007: Passing Record Broken

In 2000, Matt Nagy ended the season with 3,436 passing yards, setting a school record that stood until Joe Flacco eclipsed the mark in 2007.

2010: First NFC North Title Since 2010

In Matt Nagy's first season as head coach, the Bears won the NFC North for the first time since 2010.

2018: Praise for Attitude and Team Morale

In 2018, Nagy received praise from players and media for his positive attitude and effect on team morale.

January 2019: Coach of the Year Honors

In January 2019, Matt Nagy received Coach of the Year honors from the Pro Football Writers Association and Associated Press, becoming the fifth Bears coach in history to receive the AP award.

June 2019: Honorary Degree

In June 2019, Matt Nagy returned to the University of Delaware to speak at the school's commencement ceremony and received an honorary degree as a Doctor of Science.

October 2019: Nagy's Leadership

In October 2019, NBC Sports Chicago's JJ Stankevitz divided Nagy into two personas: "Nagy the leader, and Nagy the offensive mind" with the former being "unquestioned."

February 24, 2023: Nagy Promoted to Offensive Coordinator

On February 24, 2023, Nagy was promoted to offensive coordinator for the Chiefs, marking his second stint in that role. He later helped the Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII.