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 A Five-Star Recruit Is Obviously Thinking Very Highly Of Michigan Ahead Of Signing Day One-Time Michigan QB Pledge Carter Smith Announces Commitment To B1G School Michigan Predicted To Flip Another Elite Recruit From LSU Top Michigan LB Target Makes Notable Change Of Plans Ahead Of Decision Michigan Pushing To Flip Five-Star Ohio State Recruit