College football's most interesting new coordinators: Big moves at Clemson, Bama, Texas A&M
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We look at 10 coordinators new to their schools in 2023 who could make an impact, or at least keep our attention.

This year’s group of new coordinators includes Arbuckle, the youngest in the Power 5, and other Pac-12 notables like Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein. It includes a Division Il call-up in Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo. Bobby Petrino is back yet again, this time alongside Jimbo Fisher in Aggieland. Phil Longo is bringing the Air Raid to Wisconsin, of all places, while Garrett Riley will use similar concepts to reignite Clemson’s offense.

Ben Arbuckle, Washington State

  • Position: Offensive coordinator
  • Previous job: Western Kentucky co-offensive coordinator

Bryan Nardo, Oklahoma State

  • Position: Defensive coordinator
  • Previous job: Gannon University defensive coordinator

Phil Longo, Wisconsin

  • Position: Offensive coordinator
  • Previous job: North Carolina offensive coordinator

Will Stein, Oregon

  • Position: Offensive coordinator
  • Previous job: UTSA offensive coordinator

Ron Roberts, Auburn

  • Position: Defensive coordinator
  • Previous job: Baylor defensive coordinator

Bobby Petrino, Texas A&M

  • Position: Offensive coordinator
  • Previous job: Missouri State coach (briefly took UNLV offensive coordinator job)

Lance Guidry, Miami

  • Position: Defensive coordinator
  • Previous job: Marshall defensive coordinator (briefly hired as Tulane’s DC

Tony White, Nebraska

  • Position: Defensive coordinator
  • Previous job: Syracuse defensive coordinator

Garrett Riley, Clemson

  • Position: Offensive coordinator
  • Previous job: TCU offensive coordinator

Tommy Rees, Alabama

  • Position: Offensive coordinator
  • Previous job: Notre Dame offensive coordinator
  • @orangeNgreen@lemmy.worldMEnglish
    2•2 years ago

    Miami and Texas A&M are two that I think underperformed last year. Interested to see if the changes spark anything.

    • ManibusanOPMEnglish
      2•2 years ago

      Guidry replaced Kevin Steele, who returned to Alabama. Guidry had a strong run at Marshall, which ranked sixth nationally in points allowed and eighth in yards allowed last season.

      The former McNeese State coach is at a Power 5 program for the first time but, like some other coaches on this list, brings success from other parts of college football. He inherits a Miami defense with some star power, particularly All-America safety Karen Kinchens and linemen Leonard Taylor and Ahkeem Mesidor, and exciting young players like sophomore linebacker Wesley Bissainthe.

      His task is to mold clearly talented components into a better overall defense, especially after Miami surrendered 127 points in its final three losses of 2022. Marshall led the FBS in third-down defense last season, nearly three percentage points better than any other group (23.5% conversions). Miami finished 98th (42%).

      I’d like to see a strong Miami again. We’ll see how well he can do for you guys, I’m rooting for you over FSU!