Louisville defensive coordinator Ron English has been nominated for the 2023 Broyles Award, it was announced Tuesday. The award is presented annually to the top assistant coach in college football.
English is one of 57 assistants across Division I to be nominated for the award, as well as one of nine from the ACC. Five semifinalists will be announced later this month, with the winner being announced on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
In his first year back in Louisville after joining head coach Jeff Brohm from Purdue, the Cardinals have been excellent on the defensive side of the ball. Their 17.1 points per game allowed is 12th in all of the FBS, while their 300.1 yards allowed per game comes in at 16th nationally.
Louisville has also flourished when it comes to the front seven and in situational football. Their 91.9 rushing yards allowed per game is ninth in the FBS, while their 2.70 sacks and 6.2 tackles for loss come in at 23rd and 39th, respectfully. The Cardinals are also sixth nationally in third down defensive percentage at 28.0 percent, and third in red zone defensive scoring percentage at 66.7 percent.
English joined Brohm's staff at Purdue staff in 2021, after stints at Florida, Mississippi State, San Jose State and Eastern Michigan, the latter of which where he was the head coach from 2009 to 2013. He also spent the 2008 season as the defensive coordinator for Louisville under then-head coach Steve Kragthorpe.
Louisville will be back in action this weekend, traveling down to Miami for their final true road game of the season. Kickoff against the Hurricanes is set for Saturday, Nov. 18 at 12:00 p.m. EST.
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