SINCE 1996

2024 Nominee

Lyle Hemphill

Sun Belt

James Madison

Defensive Coordinator/Nickels

Why should this nominee be considered for the Broyles Award?
In his first year leading the JMU defensive unit, he's coached the Dukes to the top of the FBS ranks, as they lead the country in turnover margin (+1.55). JMU is also second nationally in interceptions (17), total takeaways (25) and defensive touchdowns (4). The Dukes additionally rank top 20 in the FBS in sacks (9th - 3.09), pass efficiency defense (9th- 108.17), scoring defense (19th - 19.5) and fumble recoveries (20th - 8). The Dukes are undefeated at home (5-0) entering the regular-season finale, allowing just 8.4 points per game in Harrisonburg and just four touchdowns to the opposition.