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Colin Hitschler Joins JMU as New Defensive Coordinator

2/7/2025

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James Madison University has welcomed Colin Hitschler as its new defensive coordinator for the 2025 season. With a rich background as co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Alabama, along with stints at Wisconsin and Cincinnati, Hitschler is poised to make a significant impact. Head coach Bob Chesney is thrilled about the fresh energy he brings to the program.

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Colin Hitschler joins James Madison University as defensive coordinator for 2025, following successful stints at Alabama and Cincinnati. This mirrors the Dukes' rise, having transitioned from FCS to FBS in 2022, becoming the first first-year FBS program ranked in the AP Top 25 in October 2022.

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James Madison University has welcomed Colin Hitschler as its new defensive coordinator for the 2025 season. With a rich background as co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Alabama, along with stints at Wisconsin and Cincinnati, Hitschler is poised to make a significant impact. Head coach Bob Chesney is thrilled about the fresh energy he brings to the program.

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