Syracuse hires defensive coordinator, offensive line coach (report)

Toledo football loses defensive coordinator Vince Kehres to Syracuse

The University of Toledo football coaching staff endured another loss Saturday as defensive coordinator Vince Kehres will take over the same position at Syracuse, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Syracuse hires defensive coordinator, offensive line coach (report)

Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse will hire Toledo defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Vince Kehres to fill the same position, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Vince Kehres Hired as Defensive Coordinator

Vince Kehres, who led one of the nation's top-ranked defenses in 2025 and has coached 10 national champion teams, including two as a head coach, has joined the Syracuse football staff as its defensive coordinator.