Corey Hetherman Named Broyles Award Finalist

Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman was named a finalist for the Broyles Award, presented annually to the nation’s top assistant coach, the organization announced Tuesday.

This season, the Broyles Award is entirely fan-voted, and Coach Hetherman emerged as the winner of the week-long fan vote to secure the finalist honor.

Under Hetherman’s leadership, Miami has produced one of the nation’s strongest defensive profiles. At the end of the regular season, the Hurricanes ranked sixth nationally and first in the ACC in opponents’ points per game (13.8) and seventh nationally and first in the ACC in rushing defense (86.8 yards per game).

Miami also stands 11th nationally and first in the ACC in total defense, allowing 277.8 yards per game, and 14th nationally and first in the ACC in sacks per game (2.83).

The Hurricanes rank eighth nationally in opponent yards per play (4.4) and seventh in opponent yards per rush (2.9). Miami is 11th nationally in opponent third-down conversion rate (31.08%) and has held opponents to 6.1 yards per pass attempt, the 13th-best mark in the FBS.

Fan voting for the Broyles Award finalists is now open. The fan vote runs now through Jan. 26 at 12 a.m. ET, and supporters can vote once every 24 hours at BroylesAward.com/vote. Each vote also counts as an entry to win two VIP passes to the Broyles Award Ceremony.

The Final 5 will be honored at the 30th Broyles Award event, set for Feb. 12-13, 2026 at Oaklawn in Hot Springs, Arkansas.