Devils Digest has confirmed the FootballScoop.com report that former Baylor defensive coordinator Phil Bennett has been hired in the same capacity with the Sun Devils.

Sources have indicated to us that Keith Patterson, who served as ASU’s defensive coordinator since the 2014 season, will remain on board as linebackers coach.

Those sources also informed us that Bennett will be assuming the game planning and defensive play calling duties from Todd Graham.

Bennett served as Baylor’s defensive coordinator from 2011-2016, was a former SMU head coach, and has coordinated the defense at Pitt, Kansas State, TCU, and Texas A&M among other programs.

Arizona State is expected to release an official announcement this afternoon.