Gophers defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, who received a raise and contract extension in December, is leaving Minnesota to take the defensive coordinator job at Miami (Fla.), a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the Minnesota Star Tribune on Saturday.

Despite signing a contract extension with Minnesota in December, Gophers defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman is expected to take the same role at Miami, according to a report from 247Sports' Matt Zenitz on Saturday.

Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, who helped the Gophers to an 8-5 finish, including a 5-4 mark in the Big Ten, has resigned his post to accept the same position at Miami, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Saturday,