The Texas Longhorns have become one of the most effective defenses in the country, currently leading the Southeastern Conference with just 11.67 points allowed

SMU defensive coordinator Scott Symons and Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski were named semifinalists for the Broyles Award on Tuesday. Since 1996, the award has been given to the nation’s top assistant coach.

Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks was named a semifinalist for the Frank Broyles Award on Tuesday. He is one of 15 semifinalists for the award, which is presented annually to the top assistant coach in college football.

After a wildly successful season, Vanderbilt's offensive coordinator Tim Beck has now been named as a finalist for the Broyles Award.

A week ago, the Broyles Award announced their largest group of nominees that in the history of the prestigious award. Today, they have released their list of semifinalists, and it's an outstanding group of coaches.

Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has been enjoying his first season in Happy Valley, and his performance this season has not gone unnoticed. Allen was named a semifinalist for the Broyles Award, which is awarded to college football’s top assistant coach.

Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston has been named as one of 15 finalists for the Broyles Award, which honors the top assistant coaches in college football.

The South Carolina defensive coordinator continues to see his brand rise as his unit has developed into one of the top defenses in the country

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden was named a semi-finalist for the Broyles Award for the nation’s top assistant coach. The Irish defense has been incredible through 12 games. Notre Dame ranks 1st in defensive touchdowns scored,

A Penn State coordinator is in the running for the Broyles Award, given to college football's top assistant coach.

The best hire of Deion Sanders' Colorado tenure was already pretty unquestioned. It's now set in stone: defensive coordinator Robert Livingston.