COLUMBIA, Mo. - Could Missouri be in the market for a third defensive coordinator in three years? After his first season as the Tigers' defensive play-caller, Steve Wilks has interviewed for the coordinator position with the New York Giants, a source familiar with the situation confirmed Sunday. Other outlets also reported Wilks had interviewed with the Giants, including 247Sports.com.
At Mizzou, it's believed internally that Wilks would take the Giants' job if offered, though he's turned down other offers over the last year. Wilks did not return a message seeking comment Sunday.
Wilks, 52, has spent the bulk of his coaching career in the NFL, including coordinator roles with the Panthers (2017) and Browns (2019).