Arizona defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales was named one of the 63 finalists for the Broyles Award on Tuesday. The Broyles Award honors the best assistant coach in College Football. Arizona has improved significantly on defense in 2025.
The 63 finalists for the Broyles Award are its largest in history. Per Arizona Athletics, "the Broyles Award winner will be announced live at the 30th Annual Broyles Award Ceremony on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Oaklawn in Hot Springs, Arkansas."
After being the Arizona special teams coordinator and linebackers coach in 2024, Gonzales was elevated to defensive coordinator in 2025.