Current Miami defensive coordinator Blake Baker and former player, defensive coordinator and head coach Randy Shannon are among the potential candidates to replace former LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda who left the Tigers to become the head coach at Baylor. LSU clearly respects the Miami football program.
LSU finished 31st this season in total defense allowing 343.5 yards per game. Shannon is currently the defensive coordinator at Central Florida. The Knights finished the 2019 season 33rd nationally in total defense allowing 346.1 yards per game on defense. Miami was 13th in total defense allowing 309.