The University of Houston is expected to hire Florida’s Austin Armstrong as defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. ESPN and 247Sports reported that Armstrong will replace Shiel Wood, who left earlier this month to become defensive coordinator at Texas Tech.

Austin Armstrong, pivotal to Gators’ defensive success, steps into a new role as Houston’s defensive coordinator, 247Sports reports.

GAINESVILLE — Florida co-defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong will leave to become the defensive coordinator at the University of Houston, following two up-and-down seasons with the Gators. The Orlando Sentinel confirmed an ESPN report Armstrong would join Willie Fritz’s staff prior to UF’s Dec.