PFF has Tony Gibson at No. 8.
8. TONY GIBSON, NC STATE WOLFPACK
Gibson was promoted to being the sole defensive coordinator in 2020.
In each of the last two seasons, his defenses have finished among the Power Five’s 10 best in EPA allowed per play. This past season, NC State was sixth in the rate of successful plays allowed (28.5%).
Gibson was nominated for the Broyles Award in 2022 for his efforts.
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8. TONY GIBSON, NC STATE WOLFPACK
Gibson was promoted to being the sole defensive coordinator in 2020.
In each of the last two seasons, his defenses have finished among the Power Five’s 10 best in EPA allowed per play. This past season, NC State was sixth in the rate of successful plays allowed (28.5%).
Gibson was nominated for the Broyles Award in 2022 for his efforts.