Vanderbilt football losing DL coach Larry Black to Michigan, per report
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Vanderbilt football is experiencing another staff change as defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator Larry Black departs for Michigan. Black joined Vanderbilt in 2022 and was notable for his recruiting efforts and coaching players such as Khordae Sydnor and Glenn Seabrooks. His brother previously played at Michigan, adding a personal connection to his new position.
To fill the vacancy, Vanderbilt plans to hire Seth Payne, who served as Western Michigan's co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach. Payne was part of Vanderbilt's staff as an analyst in 2024. This offseason, Vanderbilt also saw the departures of quarterbacks coach Garrett Altman, who has become the offensive coordinator at Arkansas State, and stars coach Jimmy Thompson, who joined the Los Angeles Chargers.
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