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FSU linebackers coach Chris Marve leaving to become defensive coordinator at Virginia Tech

Florida State linebackers coach Chris Marve is leaving the Seminoles program to join Brent Pry’s staff at Virginia Tech, where he’ll assume the role of Hokies defensive coordinator.

Marve, 32, spent the past two seasons in Tallahassee as part of Mike Norvell’s coaching staff. He helped guide FSU’s run defense, which went from allowing 199 yards per game in 2020 to 147 yards this past season.

DeLoach was third on the team in tackles (69), including 6.5 tackles for loss with a sack, an interception and three quarterback hurries. Lundy was fourth on the team in tackles (68), including 5 tackles for loss with a fumble recovery, while Gainer had 59 tackles, including 5.