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Indiana DC Bryant Haines is just doing what he does best: finding motivation
TL;DR
Indiana Hoosiers defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has excelled since 2024, winning the Broyles Award for top assistant coach. His defense played a crucial role in Indiana's national championship victory, including key performances against Ohio State, Alabama, and Oregon.
Key points
- Bryant Haines is the defensive coordinator for Indiana Hoosiers.
- He won the Broyles Award for top assistant coach in college football.
- His defense played a key role in Indiana's national championship win.
- Haines' unit performed well against Ohio State, Alabama, and Oregon.
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Jan 17, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive coordinator Bryant Haines talks to the media during media day for the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship at Miami Beach Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Indiana football defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has done several things at a high level since arriving in Bloomington in 2024, but two things in particular stick out.
- His day-to-day job
- Finding motivation
Haines was named the winner of this past season’s Broyles Award as the top assistant coach in college football after coordinating smothering performances throughout the regular season and through the postseason against Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game, Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Oregon in the Peach Bowl. It was his unit that sealed Indiana’s national championship win over Miami with a late fourth quarter interception. His achievements speak for themselves.
But to see what truly makes Haines great, you just have to be around Indiana in ways that most can’t be, be they fans or media around other programs.
Haines is as fierce of a competitor as they come, you can see it in the occasional opportunities he addresses the media. In the wake of Indiana’s national championship win against Miami, Haines was still incensed about a roughing call on his defense from earlier in Miami’s drive, the kind of play the Hurricanes had made with no flags in the previous three quarters.
Having just marched through a sea of confetti and smiling faces, reaching the pinnacle of his profession, Haines was still mad his defense wasn’t allowed to hit the quarterback. These are the things that fuel him.
Q&A
What is the Broyles Award and why did Bryant Haines win it?
The Broyles Award recognizes the top assistant coach in college football, which Bryant Haines won for his outstanding defensive coordination during the season.
How did Bryant Haines contribute to Indiana's national championship win?
Haines' defense secured Indiana's national championship by making a pivotal interception in the fourth quarter against Miami.
What notable games did Indiana's defense excel in under Bryant Haines?
Under Haines, Indiana's defense excelled in key games against Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship, Alabama in the Rose Bowl, and Oregon in the Peach Bowl.
When did Bryant Haines become the defensive coordinator for Indiana?
Bryant Haines became the defensive coordinator for the Indiana Hoosiers in 2024.
