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Back to EpisodesTexas A&M's New Defensive Coordinator Hemphill on Gibson's Impact
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Texas A&Ms offseason saw significant changes, with coach Mike Elko promoting Holmon Wiggins to offensive coordinator and bringing in Lyle Hemphill as the new defensive coordinator. Hemphill, who has a twenty-season coaching relationship with Elko, will take on a bigger role in game planning and adjustments. The team also added seventeen players from the transfer portal, including former Tennessee cornerback Rickey Gibson, who is expected to make an immediate impact on the defense. Gibson joins veterans Dezz Ricks and Julian Humphrey in the secondary, with Colorado transfer Tawfiq Byard adding more versatility. These moves position Texas A&Ms defense for a strong 2026 season.
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