New Florida State head coach Willie Taggart may be an offensive coach, but it doesn't look like he's going to let the defense falter under his watch.
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On Friday, FOX Sports' Bruce Feldman reportedly that Florida State plans to hire Michigan State co-defensive coordinator Harlon Barnett.
SOURCE: #MichiganState Co-DC Harlon Barnett will become the new defensive coordinator at #FSU. Big hire for Taggart. Barnett is highly thought of by the players there and by his staff. Very impressive dude.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) January 5, 2018
Barnett has been a defensive backs coach with Michigan State for a decade, and he was recently promoted to assistant head coach/co-defensive coordinator. During his time at Michigan State under Mark Dantonio, the Spartans have generally graded out well defensively, which includes allowing just 20 points per game (19th in FBS) this past season.
Michigan State was 10-3 this season after defeating Washington State in the Holiday Bowl.
If Barnett does indeed join, it will be a big position filled for Taggart's defensive staff at Florida State. The Seminoles also have defensive line coach Odell Haggins on board, as the school announced recently that Taggart would be retaining the popular Florida State assistant.
