Wallerstedt Resigns As Defensive Coordinator

September 18, 2014 | Football

Sept. 18, 2014

Matt Wallerstedt has resigned his duties as defensive coordinator at Texas Tech due to personal reasons.

"I have submitted my resignation to Coach Kingsbury effective immediately because I want the best for the Red Raider program, and this will allow them to go in a different direction on defense," Wallerstedt said. "I love our players and this school and have only their best interest in my heart and mind. I wish Coach Kingsbury every success this season."

"We appreciate all Coach Wallerstedt has done at Texas Tech and we wish him the best," Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury said.

Wallerstedt joined Kingsbury's staff in the spring of 2013 and recently coached the third game of his second season at Texas Tech. Mike Smith, co-defensive coordinator, will lead the defense for the remainder of the year alongside Kevin Curtis, Trey Haverty and John Scott Jr. Matt Brock will move from his role of defensive quality control and coach the inside linebackers.