Michigan Eight Candidates To Replace D.J. Durkin As Defensive Coordinator At Michigan Published December 2, 2015 Prev6 of 9Next Vance Bedford Bedford, 57, is the current Texas Longhorns defensive coordinator. Known as one of the best defensive minds in the country, Bedford was the defensive backs coach during Michigan’s National Championship season in 1997. Likelihood: Low Prev6 of 9Next In this article:Michigan Football Recent Posts OSU Loses Out On Top In-State Recruit To ACC Program Positive Rumblings In Michigan’s Pursuit Of A Five-Star QB Michigan Predicted To Land Elite ’26 TE Recruit Michigan QB Announces Transfer Destination Surprising B1G Program Looks Primed To Land No. 3 Overall ’26 Recruit