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D. J. Smith
Defensive Coordinator · App State
Headline rating: as defensive coordinator. Every role he has been rated in is below.
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Head-coaching stints since 1936; assistant roles since 2016
As defensive coordinator
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His defense against its preseason projection (value over expectation) and the unit's opponent-adjusted quality.
| Season | Team | Unit (EPA/play) | Over expectation | Season score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | App State | -0.07 | 0.04 | -0.01 |
Season score: 0 = an average season in this role; positive = better.