According to Yahoo's Pat Forde, Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford is a candidate for Colorado State's head coaching job.

Colorado State names: Scott Frost, Vance Bedford, Billy Gonzalez, Tony Alford, Dave Baldwin, Marty English, Pat Narduzzi. — Pat Forde (@YahooForde) December 16, 2014



Bedford joined Texas' staff this season transitioning with Charlie Strong from Louisville. Previously, he has held positions with Florida, Michigan, the Chicago Bears and Oklahoma State.

In his first year in Austin as defensive coordinator, Bedford's defense ranked as the No. 26 unit in total defense in the country compared to No. 66 in the year prior to his arrival.

While at Louisville, Bedford coordinated the No. 2-ranked defense in 2013.

Bedford played defensive back at Texas. He is a native of Beaumont.

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