Keith Patterson wasn’t looking to become a head coach while serving as Texas Tech’s defensive coordinator during the 2021 season. But that quickly changed when Abilene Christian approached him with an opportunity to take over the Wildcats’ program.
As a seasoned coach renowned for crafting some of the top defenses in FBS, Patterson was aware that his first collegiate head coaching role would require adjustments. However, the most significant changes that surprised him were the differences between FBS and FCS.