Tech football announced that they would bring on former Appalachian State defensive coordinator Nate Woody in the same role for the Jackets in a press release earlier this month. Woody will replace former Tech DC Ted Roof, who left the position last year to assume a coaching position at NC State next season.
Woody served as defensive coordinator for the Mountaineers from 2014 to 2017, transforming the perennial Sun-Belt powerhouse’s defense into one of the best in the country. Under Woody, Appalachian State held opponents to 5.1 yards per play, (No. 17 among FBS teams) and ranked No.