Texas A&M's Bateman to Kentucky, Hemphill Takes Over
Update: 2025-12-12
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Texas A&Ms Jay Bateman Departs for Kentucky, Lyle Hemphill Takes Over as Defensive CoordinatorIn a surprising turn of events, Texas A&Ms defensive coordinator Jay Bateman is leaving the Aggies to join Kentucky as their new defensive coordinator. Batemans departure comes after two seasons with Texas A&M, where he also coached the linebackers. His aggressive defensive scheme had mixed results, leading to Coach Mike Elko taking over play-calling duties earlier this year.Elko has quickly promoted associate head coach Lyle Hemphill to the defensive coordinator role. Hemphill, who previously served as co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach under Elko at Duke, has an impressive resume. He later became the defensive coordinator at James Madison, where his defense ranked twenty-third nationally last season.Hemphills experience and success at James Madison make him a strong fit for the role, and he is expected to excel under Elkos guidance.
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