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After a wildly successful season, Vanderbilt's offensive coordinator Tim Beck has now been named as a finalist for the Broyles Award.

Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen is one of 15 semifinalists for the Broyles Award. It goes annually to college football’s top assistant coach. The first-year member of head coach James Franklin’s staff was previously on a list of 60-plus nominees for the honor.

SMU defensive coordinator Scott Symons and Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski were named semifinalists for the Broyles Award on Tuesday. Since 1996, the award has been given to the nation’s top assistant coach.

The Texas Longhorns have become one of the most effective defenses in the country, currently leading the Southeastern Conference with just 11.67 points allowed

Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks was named a semifinalist for the Frank Broyles Award on Tuesday. He is one of 15 semifinalists for the award, which is presented annually to the top assistant coach in college football.

Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston has been named as one of 15 finalists for the Broyles Award, which honors the top assistant coaches in college football.

The South Carolina defensive coordinator continues to see his brand rise as his unit has developed into one of the top defenses in the country

Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has been enjoying his first season in Happy Valley, and his performance this season has not gone unnoticed. Allen was named a semifinalist for the Broyles Award, which is awarded to college football’s top assistant coach.

Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen has made a name for himself in his first year on the job. On Tuesday, Allen was named one of 15 semifinalists for the Broyles Award, which annually recognizes the nation’s top assistant coach.