According to the Springfield News-Leader, Steckel is set to be the new head coach at Missouri State. The Bears are in the FCS subdivision.
Missouri State has set a press conference for 5 p.m. Sunday.
Steckel, 57, was up for this year's Broyles Award, which is given to the top assistant coach in the country. Ohio State's Tom Herman won the award.
Missouri's defense this season was the strength of its team and a big reason why the Tigers are 10-3 and won a second-consecutive SEC East title. Missouri's defense was No. 23 in the nation in total defense and had 42 sacks.
In addition to two-straight SEC East titles, Missouri defensive players have also won two consecutive SEC Defensive Player of the Year awards. DE Michael Sam was named the DPOY in 2013 and this year, Tigers DE Shane Ray won the award. Ray has 14 sacks while his cohort on the other side, DE Markus Golden, has 8.5.
Steckel has been Missouri's defensive coordinator for the past five seasons and the team's linebackers coach for 14. He's only the second defensive coordinator Missouri has had since the arrival of head coach Gary Pinkel.
For more Missouri news, visit PowerMizzou.com.
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