Quentin Lake, Brian Branch, Andrew Van Ginkel and Kyle Hamilton are among the versatile players who allow defensive coordinators to mismatch offenses. Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Lakers’ defense has become a glaring weakness, the team ranking 28th in defensive rating over its last 10 ...

As the calendar turns to November, we've entered the holiday season and the second half of the 2025 NFL regular season. Teams across the league have a good understanding of where they stand. Some ...

Purdue's defensive line has shown significant improvement this season, largely due to players acquired from the transfer portal. Edge rusher CJ Nunnally IV, an Akron transfer, leads the team in sacks ...

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after evading authorities, crashing a car and fleeing on foot, police in Texas said Thursday. Around ...

Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel is searching for a new defensive coordinator after firing Tim Banks. Several potential candidates have previous ties to Heupel or the Tennessee program. The list ...

The Husker football program announced its second hire to the coaching staff on the morning of Dec. 19. Though it was first reported on Dec. 11, the university took to social media Friday morning to ...

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Jordan Peterson, an experienced defensive backs coach who has five years of coordinator experience and spent six years on Big 12 staffs, has been hired as Kansas State's defensive ...

Jay Bateman has been named Kentucky’s defensive coordinator, head coach Will Stein announced Wednesday. “Jay Bateman is one of the most respected defensive minds in college football,” Stein said. “His ...

Matt Rhule has reportedly found his next defensive coordinator. On Sunday afternoon, Nebraska agreed to a three-year deal with former San Diego State defensive coordinator Rob Aurich, naming him the ...

New Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is observing bowl practices but will not coach in the Music City Bowl. Knowles is evaluating the current roster to identify needs ahead of the upcoming ...