Jesse Minter, Robert Saleh and Jeff Hafley earned their head coaching opportunities on the defensive side of the ball.

Texas Tech beefs up its defensive leadership as safeties coach Rob Greene takes on expanded duties in the Red Raiders’ staff.

Patterson, now a Hall of Fame coach, is taking the reins of the Trojans’ defense with renewed perspective on the sport. “I’ve been out for three years, so I got a chance to watch more football and ...