DC Scott Symons Symons Named To DCTF 40 Under 40 List

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Symons Named To DCTF 40 Under 40 List

LEWISVILLE, Texas (DCTF/SMU) – SMU defensive coordinator Scott Symons was recognized by Dave Campbell's Texas Football on the 2022 "40 Under 40" List, which honors the best young coaches in the state of Texas.

Symons arrived on the Hilltop in December 2021 after spending three seasons as Defensive Coordinator at Liberty, while also working with safeties and linebackers.

Liberty closed out the 2021 season with a win in the Lending Tree Bowl and finished in the top 20 in passing yards allowed (9th, 180.3), red zone defense (10th, .725), total defense (15th, 320.2) and tackles for loss (16th, 7.1), while also ranking 26th in sacks (2.85) and 27th in scoring defense (21.5).

In 2020, Symons helped the Flames to a 10-1 season and a No. 17 final ranking in the AP Poll, their highest in program history. He was named to the Broyles Award Watch List and led the defense to a top-20 ranking in total defense (No. 11, 317.7). Liberty also ranked No. 12 in passing yards allowed (184.0) and No. 22 in scoring defense (20.5). The 2019 season saw Liberty finish 28th nationally in sacks (2.69/game) and 31st in interceptions (12).

During his time with the Flames, Symons mentored NFL free agent signees Solomon Ajayi, Elijah Benton, Jessie Lemonier and Bejour Wilson. Liberty also won back-to-back FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl titles in 2019 and 2020.

Symons has also made stops at Memphis (2018), West Georgia (2014-17), Arkansas Tech (2013), Harding (2008-11) and Arkansas State (2012), where he worked alongside SMU Head Coach Rhett Lashlee.