Mike Elko has been the architect of some top notch defenses over the years, and now appears to have his guy to head the defense for the Aggies.
According to multiple reports today, Elko is tabbing Jay Bateman as his defensive coordinator.
Bateman spent last season coaching the inside linebackers at Florida.
Prior to that, he served as Mack Brown's co-defensive coordinator at North Carolina for a few seasons.
Bateman also previously called the defense at Army from 2014-18, where his defense ranked among the top 10 in scoring defense in his final season.
He brings with him previous coordinator experience at Ball State and Elon as well.
Stay tuned to The Scoop for the latest.