Temple will hire Florida defensive coordinator Geoff Collins as its head coach, replacing Matt Rhule who left to become head coach at Baylor, according to Brett McMurphy of ESPN.

Collins has spent the past two seasons coaching the Gators' defense, having previously held the same title with Mississippi State from 2011-2014. Prior to coaching the Bulldogs, Collins coached at Florida International and Central Florida.

The Gators finished sixth in total defense and tied for 10th in the FBS in points allowed in 2016 despite having six defensive starters out by season's end. In 2015, the Gators finished seventh in total defense.

No decision yet on whether Geoff Collins will be with the Gators for the Outback Bowl, McElwain said. — Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) December 13, 2016

Collins had seven former players taken in the 2016 NFL Draft, including first-round picks Vernon Hargreaves and Keanu Neal.