Porter's Playbook | The Coaching Career of DJ Porter

Post by **Caesar** » 17 Dec 2025, 10:46

Easy work here.

Post by **djp73** » 17 Dec 2025, 12:07

ShireNiner wrote: ↑
17 Dec 2025, 10:03
David Igbinoghene has to be the brother of NFL player Noah Igbinoghene, that last name is too unique. Even if he's made up..

Time for the easy W to start the season off right.

must be some relation there
we're not overlooking any opponent at this point

Post by **djp73** » 17 Dec 2025, 12:08

Caesar wrote: ↑
17 Dec 2025, 10:46
Easy work here.

Post by **djp73** » Today, 16:32

BULLS OPEN 2028 WITH SLOPPY WIN IN THE RAIN

USF takes down Southern Miss in 2027 bowl rematch

Saturday August 26, 2028 | 3:30 PM | Raymond James Stadium | Tampa, Florida

Tampa, Florida - South Florida opened the 2028 season with a steady, workmanlike performance Saturday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium, pulling away from Southern Miss for a 28–7 victory that was never truly in doubt after halftime.

After a scoreless first quarter marked by early jitters and field-position battles, the Bulls found their rhythm in the second quarter and never looked back, controlling the game with efficiency on offense and physicality on defense.

USF finally broke through midway through the second quarter when Connor Suggs powered in from a yard out to cap a methodical drive and put the Bulls on the board. Just over a minute later, after Cameron Keys forced and recovered a fumble, South Florida struck again, this time through the air, as Suggs slipped out of the backfield and hauled in a four-yard touchdown pass from Locklan Hewlett, giving the Bulls a 14–0 advantage heading into the locker room.

Southern Miss had moments of success on the ground behind junior tailback JQ Gray, who consistently churned out tough yards, but the Golden Eagles struggled to sustain drives or threaten downfield against a disciplined USF defense.

The Bulls extended the lead early in the third quarter when Steven Snead broke through the middle for a five-yard touchdown run, pushing the margin to 21–0. Any lingering hope of a Southern Miss comeback was effectively extinguished midway through the fourth quarter when Hewlett capped his afternoon with a three-yard touchdown run of his own.

Southern Miss finally found the end zone in the closing seconds, as David Byron connected with Cordale Newcombe on a 13-yard touchdown pass, but it served only as a late consolation in an otherwise frustrating afternoon for the Golden Eagles.

Hewlett delivered a composed performance in his first game of the season, completing 25 of 34 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown while spreading the ball to eight different receivers. Jeremiah Stoneburner led the way with five catches for 52 yards, while Suggs contributed as both a runner and receiver, finishing with a rushing touchdown and a receiving score.

Defensively, South Florida set the tone throughout the afternoon. Isaiah Singleton wreaked havoc in the backfield with three tackles for loss and a sack, while Keys provided game-changing moments with a forced fumble and two recoveries, preventing Southern Miss from gaining momentum.

For Southern Miss, Gray was the offensive bright spot, rushing for 117 yards on 26 carries, but the Golden Eagles were held to just 97 passing yards and converted only four third downs on the day.

By the numbers, South Florida’s balance and efficiency told the story. The Bulls outgained Southern Miss 305–229 in total offense, converted more than half of their third-down opportunities, and turned red-zone chances into touchdowns, while the defense limited explosive plays and forced timely turnovers.

With the season opener in the books, USF leaves Raymond James Stadium with confidence and clarity, an offense capable of controlling the game and a defense that looks ready to dictate terms moving forward. Southern Miss, meanwhile, will look to build off its rushing success as it searches for consistency on offense in the weeks ahead.

Scoring Summary
Second Quarter
USF – Connor Suggs 1-yard run (Dom Bragg kick), 2:37
USF – Connor Suggs 4-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 1:20
Third Quarter
USF – Steven Snead 5-yard run (Dom Bragg kick), 4:17
Fourth Quarter
USF – Locklan Hewlett 3-yard run (Dom Bragg kick), 6:00
USM – Cordale Newcombe 13-yard pass from David Byron (Gage Eze kick), 0:09

USF Stat Leaders
Passing
L. Hewlett – 25/34, 230 Yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
C. Suggs – 12 Car, 35 Yds, 2.9 Avg, 1 TD (19 YAC)
S. Snead – 9 Car, 30 Yds, 3.3 Avg, 1 TD (9 YAC)
N. Daniel – 4 Car, 7 Yds, 1.7 Avg (3 YAC)
L. Hewlett – 1 Car, 3 Yds, 3.0 Avg, 1 TD
Receiving
J. Stoneburner – 5 Rec, 52 Yds, 10.4 Avg, Long 21 (36 RAC)
J. Bridgewater – 4 Rec, 44 Yds, 11.0 Avg, Long 22
S. Snead – 5 Rec, 35 Yds, 7.0 Avg, Long 16
G. Camarda – 4 Rec, 28 Yds, 7.0 Avg, Long 10
L. Dragos – 1 Rec, 21 Yds, 21.0 Avg, Long 21
N. Daniel – 1 Rec, 19 Yds, 19.0 Avg, Long 19
C. Suggs – 3 Rec, 17 Yds, 5.6 Avg, 1 TD
D. Smith – 2 Rec, 14 Yds, 7.0 Avg
Defense
E. Rance – 7 Tkl, 1 TFL
I. Singleton – 7 Tkl, 3 TFL, 1.0 Sack
N. Jones – 6 Tkl
C. Keys – 5 Tkl, 1 FF, 2 FR (8 Yds)
G. Jenkins – 5 Tkl
D. Igbinoghene – 5 Tkl
K. Brents – 4 Tkl, 1 TFL
J. Dallas – 4 Tkl
J. Grant – 4 Tkl, 1 TFL
T. Bennett – 4 Tkl
K. Wynn – 3 Tkl, 1 TFL
Special Teams
D. Bragg – 4/4 XP
D. McSurdy – 1 Punt, 46 Yds (46.0 Avg), Net 40.0
L. Dragos – 1 KR, 18 Yds (18.0 Avg), Long 18
E. York – 2 PR, 16 Yds (8.0 Avg), Long 9

Southern Miss Stat Leaders
Passing
A. Philo – 6/10, 56 Yds, 0 TD, 0 INT
D. Byron – 6/12, 41 Yds, 1 TD, 0 INT
Rushing
J. Gray – 26 Car, 117 Yds, 4.5 Avg, Long 20+ (23 YAC)
D. Spencer – 1 Car, 15 Yds, 15.0 Avg
A. Philo – 2 Car, 0 Yds, 0.0 Avg
Receiving
J. Pugh – 2 Rec, 36 Yds, 18.0 Avg, Long 23
N. Brunskill – 4 Rec, 25 Yds, 6.2 Avg, Long 9
R. Campbell – 3 Rec, 14 Yds, 4.6 Avg, Long 7
C. Newcombe – 1 Rec, 13 Yds, 13.0 Avg, 1 TD
S. Barry – 1 Rec, 10 Yds, 10.0 Avg
S. Freeman – 1 Rec, -1 Yds
Defense
D. Corbin – 9 Tkl, 1 TFL, 1 INT (4 Yds)
C. Myrick – 9 Tkl
M. Esquivel – 9 Tkl
O. Khan – 7 Tkl
J. Jaimes – 7 Tkl
D. Middlebrooks – 6 Tkl
S. Flinn – 4 Tkl, 1 TFL
C. Keglar – 4 Tkl
D. Tubbs – 4 Tkl, 1 INT (3 Yds)
E. Williams III – 3 Tkl
Special Teams
G. Eze – 1/1 XP
C. Tucker – 4 Punts, 137 Yds (34.2 Avg), Net 30.2, 1 TB
M. Riggins – 1 KR, 27 Yds (27.0 Avg), Long 27
J. Pugh – 2 KR, 34 Yds (17.0 Avg), Long 17
M. Riggins – 1 PR, 6 Yds (6.0 Avg), Long 6

Team Stats Comparison

Category	USF	USM
Score	28	7
First Downs	20	13
Total Offense	305	229
Total Plays	61	51
Yards Per Play	5.0	4.5
Rush \| Yards \| TD	26 \| 75 \| 3	29 \| 132 \| 0
Yards Per Rush	2.9	4.6
Comp \| Att \| TD	25 \| 35 \| 1	12 \| 22 \| 1
Yards Per Pass	6.6	4.4
Passing Yards	230	97
3rd Down Conv.	7 \| 13 (53%)	4 \| 11 (36%)
4th Down Conv.	1 \| 2 (50%)	1 \| 3 (33%)
2 Pt Conv.	0 \| 0 (0%)	0 \| 0 (0%)
Red Zone TD \| FG \| %	4 \| 0 \| 80%	1 \| 0 \| 100%
Turnovers	2 (-1)	1 (+1)
Fumbles Lost	0	1
Interceptions	2	0
PR Yards	16	6
KR Yards	18	61
Total Yards	339	296
Punts (Avg)	46.0	34.3
Penalties	1 \| 5	1 \| 2

Post by **djp73** » Today, 16:44

USF POSTGAME REPORT

USF 28 – Southern Miss 7

Offense
–USF opened the 2028 season with a controlled, methodical offensive performance, pulling away from Southern Miss after a scoreless first quarter to secure a convincing 28–7 victory at Raymond James Stadium. While not explosive, the Bulls steadily imposed their will through efficiency, balance, and red-zone execution.
–Quarterback Locklan Hewlett delivered a composed outing, completing 25 of 34 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown while adding a short rushing score. Hewlett distributed the ball to eight different receivers and consistently kept the offense on schedule.
–Connor Suggs was a central figure throughout the afternoon, accounting for two touchdowns, one on the ground and one through the air. His 1-yard rushing score opened the scoring, and his 4-yard touchdown reception late in the second quarter gave USF critical separation before halftime.
–The Bulls leaned on timely contributions from multiple skill players. Steven Snead added a 5-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter, while Jeremiah Stoneburner led the receiving corps with five catches for 52 yards. Jordyn Bridgewater and Snead each chipped in key receptions to extend drives.
–USF finished the afternoon converting four of five red-zone trips into touchdowns, a major point of emphasis entering the season.

Defense
–USF’s defense set the tone from the opening series, limiting Southern Miss to just 229 total yards and preventing the Golden Eagles from generating consistent momentum.
–The Bulls bottled up Southern Miss’ passing attack, allowing only 97 passing yards and intercepting two passes. The secondary remained disciplined, forcing short throws and rallying quickly to the ball.
–Isaiah Singleton anchored the unit with seven tackles, three tackles for loss, and a sack, repeatedly disrupting plays in the backfield. Eric Rance added seven tackles and a tackle for loss of his own.
–Cameron Keys delivered a game-changing performance, forcing a fumble and recovering two loose balls, swinging field position and stalling Southern Miss drives.
–Despite Southern Miss finding some success on the ground behind Gray, the Bulls consistently tightened in key moments, holding the Golden Eagles to just four third-down conversions.

Special Teams
–Kicker Dom Bragg was flawless in the opener, converting all four extra point attempts.
–Punter Dorian McSurdy was called upon just once, delivering a 46-yard punt that flipped field position.
–In the return game, Lyle Dragos and Elton York provided steady contributions, combining for 34 return yards without turnovers.

Quotables
“Game One is about discipline and execution. We didn’t flinch, stayed patient, and finished drives. That’s winning football.” – DJ Porter
“We trusted the plan. We didn’t need anything fancy, just move the chains and capitalize when we got opportunities.” – Locklan Hewlett
“We talked all week about swarming and taking the ball away. That’s what changes games.” – Cameron Keys
“They ran the ball hard, but we tackled well and made them earn everything.” – Isaiah Singleton

Injury Notes
–USF emerged from the opener without any significant new injuries.

Next Up
–USF returns to Raymond James Stadium next Saturday to host #25 UConn, with kickoff set for noon in a nationally anticipated early-season matchup.

Post by **djp73** » Today, 16:55

COLLEGE FOOTBALL WRAP-UP

AMERICAN CONFERENCE REPORT

American Conference Standings (Week 0)

Team	W-L	PCT	CONF	PF	PA	DIFF	MOV	HOME	AWAY	STK
USF	1-0	1.000	0-0	28	7	+21	+21.0	1-0	0-0	W1
North Texas	1-0	1.000	0-0	34	26	+8	+8.0	1-0	0-0	W1
Temple	1-0	1.000	0-0	35	23	+12	+12.0	0-0	1-0	W1
Tulane	0-1	.000	0-0	22	31	-9	-9.0	0-0	0-1	L1
Florida Atlantic	0-1	.000	0-0	24	45	-21	-21.0	0-0	0-1	L1
UAB	0-0	.000	0-0	0	0	0	0.0	0-0	0-0	—
Tulsa	0-0	.000	0-0	0	0	0	0.0	0-0	0-0	—
UTSA	0-0	.000	0-0	0	0	0	0.0	0-0	0-0	—
Rice	0-0	.000	0-0	0	0	0	0.0	0-0	0-0	—
Memphis	0-0	.000	0-0	0	0	0	0.0	0-0	0-0	—
East Carolina	0-0	.000	0-0	0	0	0	0.0	0-0	0-0	—
Charlotte	0-0	.000	0-0	0	0	0	0.0	0-0	0-0	—

American Conference Week 0 Scores
UCF 45, Florida Atlantic 24
Iowa State 31, Tulane 22
North Texas 34, Louisiana Tech 26
Temple 35, Utah State 23
USF 28, Southern Miss 7

American Conference Players of the Week (Week 0)
Defensive: Kyle Boylston – FS – Florida Atlantic | L 45–24 at UCF | 6 TKL 1 INT 1 PBU 1 TD
Offensive: Paris Huntley – HB – Temple | W 35–23 at Utah State | 21 CAR 63 RUSH YDS 2 RUSH TD, 6 REC 56 REC YDS 1 REC TD

American Conference Week 1 Schedule
FCS Southeast at Charlotte – Sat, Sep 2 – 12:00 PM
#25 UConn at USF – Sat, Sep 2 – 12:00 PM
North Texas at Baylor – Sat, Sep 2 – 12:00 PM
Air Force at UTSA – Sat, Sep 2 – 3:30 PM
Rice at Florida – Sat, Sep 2 – 6:00 PM
Memphis at Florida Atlantic – Sat, Sep 2 – 6:45 PM
Temple at #8 Oklahoma – Sat, Sep 2 – 7:00 PM
NC State at East Carolina – Sat, Sep 2 – 7:00 PM
UAB at Jacksonville State – Sat, Sep 2 – 7:30 PM

Post by **djp73** » Today, 17:23

COLLEGE FOOTBALL WRAP-UP

NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Media Top 25 Rankings

Rank	Team	W–L	Last Week	This Week
1	Clemson	0–0	—	Troy
2	LSU	0–0	—	4 Miami
3	Alabama	0–0	—	13 Florida State
4	Miami	0–0	—	2 LSU
5	Auburn	1–0	W 28–14 vs New Mexico	Arkansas
6	Georgia	0–0	—	10 Michigan
7	Pittsburgh	0–0	—	17 Notre Dame
8	Oklahoma	1–0	W 45–14 vs Colorado State	Temple
9	USC	0–0	—	—
10	Michigan	0–0	—	6 Georgia
11	Penn State	0–0	—	Ball State
12	UCLA	0–0	—	at California
13	Florida State	0–0	—	3 Alabama
14	Tennessee	1–0	W 45–21 vs Washington State	West Virginia
15	Utah	1–0	W 36–33 at Wisconsin	FCS West
16	Oregon	0–0	—	FCS Midwest
17	Notre Dame	1–0	W 45–6 at Virginia Tech	at Pittsburgh
18	Texas	0–0	—	Louisiana Tech
19	Boston College	0–0	—	at BYU
20	Nebraska	1–0	W 28–24 vs Arizona	UTEP
21	Ohio State	1–0	W 24–16 vs Northern Illinois	Buffalo
22	TCU	0–0	—	Texas Tech
23	North Carolina	1–0	W 46–21 vs Kennesaw State	at South Carolina
24	Northwestern	0–0	—	FCS Midwest
25	UConn	0–0	—	at USF

Others receiving votes: Kansas (76), Boise State (70), SMU (62), USF (58), Wisconsin (27), West Virginia (10), Washington (7), BYU (3)
Dropped from rankings: None

National Players of the Week
Defensive: C.J. Kubah-Taylor – LB – Virginia | W 31–24 at Indiana | 10 TKL 2 INT 2 PBU
Offensive: Tony Rohrwasser – WR – San Diego State | L 36–34 vs Arizona State | 12 REC 180 REC YDS 15.0 AVG 4 REC TD

2028 Heisman Watch
CJ Carr – QB – LSU | No game last week
Aneyas Williams – RB – Notre Dame | Last Game at Virginia Tech (W 45–6) | 20 CAR 113 RUSH YDS 5.7 AVG 2 RUSH TD, 2 REC 16 REC YDS
Ethan Grunkemeyer – QB – Penn State | No game last week
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele – QB – Michigan | No game last week
Nathan Leacock – WR – Tennessee | Last Game vs Washington State (W 45–21) | 5 REC 72 REC YDS 14.4 AVG

Post by **djp73** » Today, 17:35

UCONN VS USF
Saturday September 2, 2028 | 12:00 PM | Raymond James Stadium | Tampa, Florida

USF BULLS
Head Coach: DJ Porter | 13-2 at USF | 37-6 Career
Schemes: Multiple | 3-3-5 Tite
2028 Season Schedule and Results
Sat, Aug 26 – vs Southern Miss – W 28-7
Sat, Sep 2 – vs UConn – 12:00 PM
Sat, Sep 9 – at Miami – 3:30 PM
Sat, Sep 16 – vs UCF – 12:00 PM
Sat, Sep 23 – vs Tulane – 7:00 PM
Sat, Oct 7 – at UTSA – 1:00 PM
Sat, Oct 14 – at North Texas – 12:30 PM
Sat, Oct 21 – vs Tulsa – 7:30 PM
Sat, Oct 28 – at Charlotte – 4:00 PM
Sat, Nov 4 – vs Rice – 2:00 PM
Sat, Nov 11 – vs Memphis – 3:00 PM
Sat, Nov 18 – at East Carolina – 6:00 PM

Injury Report
No Injuries

UCONN HUSKIES
Head Coach: Fabian Barron | 14–11 at UConn | 14-11 Career
Schemes: Spread | Base 4-3
2028 Season Schedule and Results
Sat, Sep 2 – at USF – 12:00 PM
Sat, Sep 9 – vs FCS East – 7:30 PM
Sat, Sep 16 – at Wake Forest – 7:00 PM
Sat, Sep 30 – at Temple – 12:00 PM
Sat, Oct 7 – vs Rice – 12:00 PM
Sat, Oct 14 – vs Buffalo – 3:30 PM
Sat, Oct 21 – vs Army – 8:00 PM
Sat, Oct 28 – at Air Force – 7:30 PM
Sat, Nov 4 – vs Pittsburgh – 7:30 PM
Sat, Nov 11 – at Syracuse – 12:00 PM
Sat, Nov 18 – at Ole Miss – 12:00 PM
Sat, Nov 25 – vs Delaware – 1:00 PM

Injury Report
No Injuries

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