Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman was named a semifinalist for the Broyles Award, presented annually to the nation’s top assistant coach, the organization announced Tuesday.
Under Hetherman’s leadership, Miami has produced one of the nation’s strongest defensive profiles. The Hurricanes rank 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 Dec. 8 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 finalists will be announced Monday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. ET. The Final 5 will be honored at the 30th Broyles Award event in Hot Springs, Ark.
Under Hetherman’s leadership, Miami has produced one of the nation’s strongest defensive profiles. The Hurricanes rank 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 Dec. 8 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 finalists will be announced Monday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. ET. The Final 5 will be honored at the 30th Broyles Award event in Hot Springs, Ark.
