US EditionKentucky Football Announces Jay Bateman as Defensive Coordinator
Bateman leaves Texas A&M after leading a defense that helped the Aggies finish 11-1, joining Kentucky to work with coach Will Stein.
- Kentucky hired Jay Bateman as its defensive coordinator Wednesday, and Bateman spoke to the media Tuesday about joining Will Stein's staff in Lexington, Ky.
- Bateman said Will Stein being one of the brightest young stars in the profession was a major reason he'd leave Texas A&M and he was excited to work with Stein at Kentucky.
- Recent results show Bateman's defense helped Texas A&M go 11-1, led by SEC Defensive Player of the Year Cashius Howell with 11 1/2 sacks.
- Kentucky expects Jay Bateman to bring energy, experience, and a clear defensive vision, with Stein calling him one of the most respected defensive minds in college football.
- Bateman comes to Lexington after serving two seasons with Texas A&M Aggies, who are seeded seventh and hosting No. 10 Miami on Saturday in the College Football Playoffs.
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Kentucky Football announces Jay Bateman as defensive coordinator
Kentucky football head coach Will Stein announced Jay Bateman as its defensive coordinator Wednesday. Bateman comes to Lexington after serving the past two seasons in the same role for Texas A&M. He will remain with the No. 7 Aggies throughout the College Football Playoff.Jay Bateman is one of the most respected defensive minds in college football, Stein said. His ability to develop players, create disruptive defenses, and consistently compete a…
Jay Bateman Named New UK Defensive Coordinator
Jay Bateman has been named Kentucky’s defensive coordinator, head coach Will Stein announced Wednesday. “Jay Bateman is one of the most respected defensive minds in college football,” Stein said. “His ability to develop players, create disruptive defenses, and consistently compete at a high level has stood out everywhere he’s been. Jay brings energy, experience, and a clear vision for how we want to play defense, and we’re excited to welcome him…
Texas A&M DC Jay Bateman explains why he's leaving for same title at Kentucky
Texas A&M defensive coordinator Jay Bateman is still in College Station while he stays in his current job of preparing the Aggies for that talented Miami offense in Saturday’s College Football Playoff first-round game. But Bateman, who joined Mike Elko‘s staff at Texas A&M in January 2024, will soon be joining another program and an SEC rival no less. Whenever the Aggies’ Playoff run ends, that will be the end of Bateman’s time in College Statio…
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