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Peter Sirmon steps down as football’s defensive coordinator

By Dalton Ray —

Football’s defensive coordinator Peter Sirmon has stepped down as the team’s defensive coordinator after one season.

Louisville’s total defense dropped from No. 9 to No. 58 in under Sirmon’s watch.

The Cardinal’s allowed a four-point jump in points allowed per game from 23.3 to 27.1. U of L allowed seven of their 13 opponents to score 30 points or more under Sirmon.

There has not been a replacement announced.

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