TEMPE, Ariz.— Phil Bennett, one of the most experienced defensive coordinators in college football today, joins Head Coach Todd Graham's coaching staff as defensive coordinator, Graham announced Wednesday.
Bennett brings nearly 40 years of coaching experience to the Tempe campus, including six seasons as the head coach at SMU (2002-2007) and eight stints as defensive coordinator at eight different schools. Throughout his career, Bennett has overseen the growth of 54 different players that have gone on to NFL careers. ASU's appointment as defensive coordinator is his ninth.
"Phil Bennett is a 39-year coaching veteran who brings a wealth of defensive knowledge to our staff," says Graham.