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Arizona officially hires Kevin Sumlin as next head coach

The Arizona Wildcats have officially hired Kevin Sumlin as their new head football coach, it was announced Sunday night.

Sumlin will be introduced to the media Tuesday. He will reportedly retain Marcel Yates as his defensive coordinator and bring in Noel Mazzone as his offensive coordinator.

The University of Arizona has selected three-time national Coach of the Year finalist Kevin Sumlin to lead its football program, Director of Athletics Dave Heeke announced on Sunday. Sumlin comes to Arizona after serving as the head football coach at Texas A&M University for the past six seasons, compiling a 51-26 record including three bowl victories.