After coaching two of the best linebacking tandems in Utah football history, Justin Ena has joined Utah State's staff as defensive coordinator.
Ena, 41, will work for Gary Andersen, who became USU’s head coach this week after a one-year return to the Ute defensive staff. Ena had come to Utah from Weber State in 2015, after Kalani Sitake became Andersen’s defensive coordinator at Oregon State. By joining the Aggies, the former BYU and NFL linebacker will have played or coached for all five of Utah’s FBS or FCS schools.
The move is “a great opportunity for Justin to run his own defense,” Ute coach Kyle Whittingham said after Thursday's practice.