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Gonzales is one of 15 coaches to make the semifinalist cut.

In Gonzales' first season as Arizona's defensive coordinator, the Wildcats rank in the Top 20 nationally in several defensive categories, including pass defense (fourth), interceptions (fourth) and scoring defense (19th). The Wildcats have held eight straight opponents to fewer than 200 passing yards, which is tied for the longest streak in the Big 12 since Missouri in 2004.Ìý

Arizona's 28 takeaways this season lead the nation. It's the most takeaways by an Arizona team since 2000.ÌýArizona has more takeaways (15) than touchdowns allowed (10) in the last five games.Ìý

Three Wildcats are tied for the second-most interceptions in the Big 12 this season: defensive backs Dalton Johnson, Treydan Stukes and Jay'Vion Cole. Johnson's 97 tackles are the most by a defensive back in the Big 12.Ìý 

The Wildcats are outscoring their opponents 83-36 in the fourth quarter this season. Arizona's defense pitched shutouts in the second half of its final two games of the season against Baylor and Arizona State.Ìý 

Fans have until Dec. 7 to cast their vote for the Broyles Award through .Ìý

Here's a look at the 15 semifinalists:

• Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Womack
• Arizona defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales
• BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick
• Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo
• Georgia Tech offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner
• Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines
• LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker
• Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman
• Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock
• Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia
• Ole Miss offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr.Ìý
• Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi
• Texas A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein
• Texas Tech defensive coordinator Shiel Wood
• Vanderbilt offensive coordinator Tim Beck