Michigan is planning to hire Don Brown of Boston College, which led the nation in defense in 2015, as defensive coordinator, sources confirmed to ESPN.com.
Sports Illustrated first reported the move.
D.J. Durkin left his post as Michigan defensive coordinator to become Maryland's head coach earlier this month. Greg Mattison, who was Michigan's defensive coordinator from 2011-2014, is serving as Michigan's interim defensive coordinator.
Brown spent the last three seasons as Boston College's defensive coordinator, and the Eagles defense finished first nationally in total defense this past season, allowing 254 yards per game.