PHILADELPHIA -- Temple University announced today the hiring of Geoff Collins as head football coach. Collins joins Temple from the University of Florida, where he oversaw a Gators unit that ranked among the nation's best during his two seasons as defensive coordinator.
"As soon as I met with Geoff I knew right away that this was the right coach at the right time for Temple University," said Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick M. Kraft. "Well beyond Geoff's acumen as a coach of hard, physical football, he shares our values of embracing the student-athlete and demanding excellence in all that we do.