Maryland football head coach DJ Durkin announced the hiring of Matt Barnes as linebackers coach, per a release. Barnes previously served as a defensive analyst under Durkin and Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Barnes worked as a defensive and special teams graduate assistant at the University of Florida under Durkin from 2012-14, but most recently served as a defensive analyst under the new Maryland coach this past season at the University of Michigan. The Wolverines ranked No. 1 in the nation in defensive efficiency, No. 3 in passing yards allowed and No. 4 in total defense.