Overview
- Bryant Haines was announced Thursday night as the Broyles Award recipient at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
- Haines’ defense posted elite metrics in 2025: 11.7 points allowed per game, 77.2 rushing yards allowed per game, 266.0 total yards allowed per game, 30 turnovers gained, and a .301 third-down rate.
- Indiana finished 16-0 for its first national championship, defeating Miami 27-21 on Jan. 19, and did not allow more than 24 points in any game.
- He prevailed over fellow finalists Mike Bobo (Georgia OC), Corey Hetherman (Miami DC), Matt Patricia (Ohio State DC) and Shiel Wood (Texas Tech DC).
- After receiving the trophy, Haines credited his staff and players, noted repeated Broyles recognition in recent years, and accepted an award historically linked to future head-coaching opportunities.