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 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.

Three makes a trend, especially when in comes in three straight years. With Gophers defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman headed for the same role at Miami on Saturday, the Minnesota football program has now lost three coordinators to lateral jobs at three different schools in the last three years.

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,

The Hurricanes are reportedly hiring Minnesota defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman to be their new defensive coordinator. Hetherman takes over after Miami fired Lance Guidry.