By Brian J. Pedersen, Arizona Desert Swarm: There are now two openings on Arizona’s defensive coaching staff for 2024.
Secondary coach Duane Akina is joining fellow outgoing UA assistant Johnny Nansen at Texas for next season, according to FootballScoop.com. Akina would take on a “prominent off-field role” with Steve Sarkisian’s program.
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