Despite signing a contract extension in December with a significant pay raise, Hetherman opted to head to Miami for presumably an even bigger pay raise. The Hurricanes program is on a different level than Minnesota, claiming five national titles since the Gophers won their last in 1960.

A star in the making,’ Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal said of new Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman.

Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, who received a raise and contract extension in December, is leaving the Gophers to take the defensive coordinator job at Miami (Fla.), a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the Star Tribune on Saturday.

Despite signing a contract extension with Minnesota in December, Gophers defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman is expected to take the same role at Miami, according to a report from 247Sports' Matt Zenitz on Saturday. According to Zenitz, Hetherman was a "leading figure" in Miami’s search and the deal crossed the finish line within an hour.

The Hurricanes ranked 68th nationally in scoring defense, allowing 25.3 points per game — a number that ballooned to 30.8 points per game in conference play. In Guidry’s first season as defensive coordinator, Miami allowed an average of 22.8 points per game but only gave up more than 40 points in a game once compared to three times this season.

The Hurricanes are reportedly hiring Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman to be their new defensive coordinator. Hetherman takes over after Miami fired Lance Guidry.

Former Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman is now in the Orange and Green and gives off the presence of a nail-chewing coach who also loves to teach. The perfect perso

Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman has resigned his post with the Gophers and accepted the same position at Miami.

New Hurricanes defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman matched what Mario Cristobal was looking for in a new assistant coach.

Corey Hetherman is leaving his spot as Gophers defensive coordinator for the same job at Miami (Florida) The Gophers were No. in total defense and No. in scoring defense last season under Hetherman Safeties coach Danny Collins is the favorite to take over defensive play calling duties MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - When the University of Minnesota football team opens the 2025 season against Buffalo at Huntington Bank Stadium,

Miami has reached an agreement with Minnesota’s Corey Hetherman to take over as its new defensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the situation said Saturday. The hiring will be finalized in the coming days pending a background check and other typical university processes,