Football Defensive Coverage Schemes

Michigan football hires Utah's Kyle Whittingham

What Michigan’s defense will look like under Kyle Whittingham

New Michigan football head coach Kyle Whittingham will implement a 4-2-5 nickel base defense. The defense will adjust to a 4-3 scheme against offenses using 12 personnel. Former BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill will run the defense, emphasizing pressure and man coverage.

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Michigan football players returning for 2026 under Kyle Whittingham

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Michigan announces offensive coaching staff under Kyle Whittingham

Dallas Morning News

What’s the root of Cowboys’ defensive struggles: Scheme or personnel?

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus yells instruction to his players during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, December 14, 2025. Tom Fox / ...

USA TODAY Touchdown Wire on MSN

Rams have one of the most diverse defensive schemes in NFL

At times, the Los Angeles Rams defense has looked like one of the best units in the NFL. While they've given up 99 points in ...

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Cowboys DT Quinnen Williams loves embattled DC Matt Eberflus' scheme

Dallas allowed an NFL-high 30.1 points per game in Eberflus' first season. Former CB Trevon Diggs critiqued the scheme ...

Inside The Star

Al Harris Is the Logical Cowboys DC Reset in 2026

Dallas once led the NFL in secondary takeaways under Al Harris. The coverage, scheme fit, and communication issues today ...

Zone Coverage

Brian Flores Holds the Pen

One of the things Wes Phillips admires about Brian Flores’ scheme is that the Minnesota Vikings’ defense constantly enforces ...

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