MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis head football coach Ryan Silverfield announced the hiring of Matt Barnes as the program's defensive coordinator on Monday.
Barnes joins the Tigers after spending the last three seasons with Ohio State. In 2021, Barnes served as the secondary coach after two years as the special teams coordinator for the Buckeyes.
"Matt Barnes is one of the brightest young defensive minds in college football," Silverfield remarked. "He has served as an interim defensive coordinator at two Big 10 programs with great success. Matt is a fantastic teacher and we are excited for his family to join us here in Memphis.