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Mike Stoops hired as defensive coordinator at FAU

Mark Stoops’ brother is on the move.

After spending two seasons at Alabama as an off-field analyst, Mike Stoops has been hired as the defensive coordinator at Florida Atlantic University.

“Mike brings tremendous experience to the defensive side of the ball. His pedigree, two national championships, countless players to the NFL and his wealth of knowledge speaks for itself. This is a home run for us,” FAU head coach Willie Taggart said in a press release. “As a former head coach and defensive coordinator at ‘Power 5’ programs, he knows the importance of building a defensive staff that can teach and adjust.