Florida Atlantic defensive coordinator Chris Kiffin is leaving for a coaching position with the San Francisco 49ers, a source tells ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.
Chris' departure leaves Owls coach and brother Lane Kiffin without the two coordinators who helped guide the Owls to a Conference USA championship in 2017.
Kendal Briles left FAU to become the offensive coordinator at Houston. Briles was replaced by Charlies Weis, Jr.
Both Lane and Chris are sons of Monte Kiffin, who serves as a defensive assistant at FAU.
Chris Kiffin has spent most of his coaching career in the college ranks, coaching at Idaho, Nebraska, USC, Arkansas State, Ole Miss and FAU.