The Vanderbilt Commodores hired two new coordinators this week, according to numerous reports. Wisconsin offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig will take over an ailing Commodores offense. New Orleans Saints defensive backs coach Wesley McGriff will accept the role of defensive coordinator.

Ludwig has worked as a D1 offensive coordinator since 1997. The former wide receiver spent the past two seasons with the Badgers, also serving as the team’s quarterbacks coach.

Wisconsin ranked No. 3 overall in rushing offense and No. 22 in total offense. Running back Melvin Gordon led the nation with 2,336 yards and 26 touchdowns on 309 attempts, finishing second for the Heisman Trophy.

Ludwig’s hiring bodes well for the Commodores, whose most consistent offensive player was their running back. Ralph Webb set a Vanderbilt freshman record with 907 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 212 attempts. The Gainesville, Fla., native should flourish in Ludwig’s run-heavy offense following a stellar first year and gained experience from starting an entire season.

McGriff is a former Vanderbilt assistant under James Franklin who spent one year as a defensive backs coach and defensive recruiting coordinator in 2011. After a stint at Ole Miss, the veteran coach joined New Orleans in 2013 and led its secondary to a No. 2 ranking in opponent passing yards per ams (194.1 ypg.)

Adding McGriff, a proven coordinator with ties to the Commodores’ most successful coaching regime, would be an excellent hire. However, Saints head coach Sean Payton has not commented on whether McGriff will leave the team for other ventures.

“I heard that report,” Payton told NOLA.com, referring to rumors of McGriff accepting the defensive coordinator position at Vanderbilt. “I’m unaware of any of that. I’m sure, knowing Wesley, he and I will talk.”

Both potential hirings would benefit Derek Mason’s staff with National Signing Day approaching. The Commodores will add coaches with successful backgrounds that possess the ability to recruit to level talent.

Vanderbilt needs to see a spike in its recruiting class and have coordinators that can lead players to victory against a tough SEC schedule. Both Ludwig and McGriff seem to be capable coaches that can succeed with the Commodores.