Texas A&M has officially named Lyle Hemphill defensive coordinator, ensuring continuity after Jay Bateman’s departure to Kentucky.

Tennessee is expected to hire Jim Knowles as its next defensive coordinator following the firing of Tim Banks earlier this week, Matt Zenitz reports. The move signals a major effort by coach Josh Heupel to re-establish defensive identity after a costly drop-off in performance in 2025.

Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines becomes one of the highest paid assistants in college football with third extension since coming to IU

Will Stein has reportedly landed his defensive coordinator.The first-year head coach of the Wildcats is expected to land Texas A&M defensive coordinator Jay Bateman as the new

No. 1 Indiana is keeping defensive coordinator Bryant Haines after he agreed to a new contract that will make him one of the highest-paid assistant coaches in the nation, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday.

According to reports from On3's Pete Nakos, Texas A&M defensive coordinator Jay Bateman has elected to leave Aggieland to join new Kentucky Wildcats head coach Will Stein's staff in the same role.

Max Bullough, 33, previously coached linebackers at Notre Dame. Michigan State went 42-12 when he was a player.

Jim Knowles is regarded as one of the best veteran defensive coordinators in college football. He helped guide Ohio State to the 2024 national title.

New Kentucky head coach Will Stein is not just active on the recruiting trail, he's trying to put together a staff, too. After bringing in Joe Sloan from LSU as