Coaches / Defensive coordinator / D. K. McDonald
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D. K. McDonald
Defensive Coordinator · Kansas
Headline rating: as defensive coordinator. Every role he has been rated in is below.
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Seasons here2
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Head-coaching stints since 1936; assistant roles since 2016
As defensive coordinator
Rating52Peak52
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 | Kansas | -0.08 | -0.07 | -1.06 |
Season score: 0 = an average season in this role; positive = better.