With longtime defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz retiring, Northwestern has entered the search for his replacement. The successor to Hank will certainly step into an intriguing role with promising young players such as Brandon Joseph but will face a lot of turnover, especially in the linebacking core. Here are six candidates, three in house and three outside Evanston, who could fulfill the role.

In house candidates

Tim McGarigle, Linebackers Coach

Of any in house candidate, McGarigle may have the best chance to get the job. The Northwestern alum is in just his third year coaching but has been very productive in that time.