Overview

• Ryan Walters, recently fired as Purdue's head coach, has been appointed as the new defensive coordinator for the Washington Huskies.
• Walters replaces Steve Belichick, who left Washington to join his father Bill Belichick's coaching staff at North Carolina.
• Known for his defensive acumen, Walters previously led Illinois to a No. 1 national ranking in scoring defense during the 2022 season.
• Washington head coach Jedd Fisch highlighted Walters' Big Ten experience and Seattle family ties as key factors in the hire.
• Purdue still owes Walters a $9.5 million buyout for the remaining three years of his contract, as it does not offset his new salary at Washington.