Michigan defensive coordinator Don Brown has reportedly interviewed for the Temple head coaching vacancy. According to a report from Philly.com's Marc Narducci, Brown had recently interviewed for the position and is in the mix with 8 to 10 other candidates as well.

"Another person who interviewed, according to a different source was Don Brown, the Michigan defensive coordinator," the report said.

Narducci also tweeted out some added insight into the Temple head coaching process.

"We could find out today the new Temple football coach," Narducci's tweet read. "Three DC's Mike Elko (Texas A&M), Manny Diaz (Miami), & Don Brown (Michigan) are thought to be in the running. Based on some conversations, my gut says Elko is the favorite, but we will see."

One of those candidates, however, appears to be out of the running as Yahoo.com's Pete Thamel has reported that Texas A&M's Mike Elko, who appeared to be the front-runner for the position, has decided to stay at Texas A&M.

Source: Mike Elko will return to Texas A&M as defensive coordinator. — Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 12, 2018

This isn't the first time Brown has received interest elsewhere, last season Brown turned down overtures from new Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead to become the Bulldogs' defensive coordinator.

Brown has professed his love for Ann Arbor in the past and hasn't been shy about his admiration for head coach Jim Harbaugh as well. Brown's defenses during his tenure at U-M have top-five units every single season.

“I love it here,” Brown told reporters. “I’ve said it 100 times, and I’ll say it again, Coach (Jim Harbaugh) has a tremendous philosophy of how he coaches this game. I never have to worry about anything but coaching defense. What a beautiful job, that’s all I can say. I work for the best head coach in the country and I get to practice my craft and hopefully keep the kids happy. When they’re not happy, then you gotta go. I don’t know about the lifer piece, but I’m enjoying every day. That’s for sure.”

Brown has head coaching experience during his lengthy collegiate football tenure. He was head coach for the UMass football program from 2004-2008 where he oversaw the best five-year stretch in program history with a 43-19 record.

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