North Texas hires former SMU coach Phil Bennett as defensive coordinator

North Texas has hired longtime college football assistant and former SMU coach Phil Bennett as its new defensive coordinator. Bennett is the third defensive coordinator in the past three years at UNT. 

"The opportunity to get Coach Bennett to lead our defense was a no-brainer for me," North Texas coach Seth Littrell said. "He's been a mentor to me for several years and his wealth of knowledge and experience will benefit our entire program. Nobody can argue his credentials."