I've spent too much time thinking of this. From what I have read, he is still in touch closely with the Petrino brothers. They gave him his first shot years ago. Say what you want about Bobby, but he has connections.
First connection for a DC I could see- Paul Haynes, DB coach at MSU. Scouring...
Im big on Chip Long... here is slightly biased article on him and also mentions ND recruiting
https://slapthesign.com/2019/09/24/notre-dame-long-blame-offense-struggles/
The Athletic reviewed the top coordinators in NCAA football, after the Clemson Coodinators and Aranda (LSU), they ranked Todd Orlando (Texas DC) and Chip Long. They specifically mentioned both would be interested in Illinois should it open.
I believe Orlando was a finalist for the Temple job.
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