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Clayton White takes job with South Carolina, Crum takes over as new defensive coordinator

Defensive Coordinator Clayton White has taken a new position after four seasons at WKU with the University of South Carolina. The news was official on Jan. 9 three weeks after the LendingTree Bowl loss to Georgia State.

WKU is a special place. Thank you for everything. #GoTops

— Clayton White (@CoachClaytonW) January 10, 2021

White was 23-27 during his time at WKU overseeing the defense.

Assistant coach Maurice Crum has filled the vacancy after being hired by WKU four seasons ago. He was most recently working with the Hilltopper linebackers and promoted to co-defensive coordinator back in February last year.