Porter's Playbook | The Coaching Career of DJ Porter

Post by **djp73** » 26 Jan 2026, 17:22

COLLEGE FOOTBALL WRAP-UP

ALL AMERICANS

1st Team All-Americans

POS	NAME	TEAM	YEAR
QB	C. Carr	LSU	JR (RS)
HB	D. Williams	LSU	SR (RS)
HB	Y. Willis	Michigan	SR (RS)
WR	M. Clark	Tennessee	SR
WR	G. Woodhead	Colorado	SO (RS)
WR	N. Boldin Jr.	Georgia State	SR
TE	J. Washington	Texas	SR (RS)
LT	Z. Benedict	Penn State	SO (RS)
LG	M. Itete	Florida State	SR (RS)
C	J. Ogle	Boston College	JR
RG	C. Cousins	Penn State	SR (RS)
RT	B. Boone	Clemson	SO (RS)
LEDG	G. Reliford	LSU	SR (RS)
REDG	J. Smith	Kentucky	SR (RS)
DT	J. Terry	Texas	SR
DT	K. Wynn	USF	JR (RS)
SAM	M. Cherry	Pittsburgh	JR
MIKE	M. Tuioti	Boise State	SR
WILL	D. Cook	Pittsburgh	SR
CB	D. Lee Jr.	Alabama	JR (RS)
CB	Z. Thomas	Florida State	JR (RS)
FS	S. York	Clemson	SO (RS)
SS	C. Myrick	Southern Miss	SR (RS)
K	A. Burrell	LSU	SR (RS)
P	M. Soroh	New Mexico State	FR

2nd Team All-Americans

POS	NAME	TEAM	YEAR
QB	R. Puglisi	Tennessee	SR (RS)
HB	D. Bray	Oregon	JR (RS)
HB	T. Hill	Kansas State	SR
WR	Q. Crick	Florida Atlantic	SO (RS)
WR	T. Taylor	Georgia	JR (RS)
WR	D. Singleton	Alabama	SR
TE	A. Barker	LSU	JR (RS)
LT	L. Schram	Texas A&M	SR
LG	M. Houma	Georgia	JR
C	J. Guarnera	Michigan	SR (RS)
RG	D. Calhoun	Georgia	SR (RS)
RT	P. Joseph	Miami	JR (RS)
LEDG	S. Layne	LSU	SO (RS)
REDG	W. Gilmore	Louisiana	SR (RS)
DT	D. Hoese	LSU	SO
DT	D. Evans	Texas A&M	SR (RS)
SAM	T. Abraham	Notre Dame	SR (RS)
MIKE	Z. Rainey-Sale	Oregon	JR (RS)
WILL	N. Owusu-Boateng	Michigan	SR
CB	X. Grymes	UAB	JR
CB	P. Woodland	LSU	SR (RS)
FS	J. Rashed	Florida State	FR
SS	J. Kenan	Clemson	JR (RS)
K	O. Wiley	Akron	SR (RS)
P	M. Orlando	Army	JR

Freshman All-Americans

POS	NAME	TEAM	YEAR
QB	D. Stacy	Utah	FR (RS)
HB	P. Lincoln	Tulane	FR (RS)
HB	F. Oh	Syracuse	FR (RS)
WR	M. Binn	Iowa State	FR (RS)
WR	S. Bobenmoyer	Pittsburgh	FR (RS)
WR	J. Irving	Oregon	FR (RS)
TE	T. VanSumeren	Oklahoma State	FR (RS)
LT	S. Iupati	USF	FR (RS)
LG	E. Omameh	TCU	FR (RS)
C	G. Tabor	UCLA	FR (RS)
RG	A. Bender	Ohio State	FR (RS)
RT	B. Blair	Notre Dame	FR (RS)
LEDG	Z. Ogletree	SMU	FR (RS)
REDG	Q. Toone	South Alabama	FR (RS)
DT	S. Dial	Oklahoma	FR (RS)
DT	T. Hendrix	Oregon	FR (RS)
SAM	S. Palepoi	Texas	FR
MIKE	K. Kashama	Virginia Tech	FR (RS)
WILL	C. Campanaro	Alabama	FR (RS)
CB	T. Spriggs	Iowa State	FR (RS)
CB	L. Childs	Boston College	FR (RS)
FS	J. Rashed	Florida State	FR
SS	D. Abiamiri	Washington State	FR
K	J. Culver	UCLA	FR
P	M. Soroh	New Mexico State	FR

Post by **djp73** » 26 Jan 2026, 17:23

Count wrote: ↑
26 Jan 2026, 17:19
4 ACC teams in the CFP?

Great to see FSU there

was excited to see FSU and Michigan my two teams) both in there, now they will probably play eachother :kghah:

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 26 Jan 2026, 21:40

Louisville should be light work, but Oregon gonna be the real test

Post by **The JZA** » 27 Jan 2026, 03:26

Conference champs, COY, some AAs & ACs with a berth. Coach Porter going places.

Let's see if we can get a seat at Natty's

Post by **djp73** » 27 Jan 2026, 07:13

redsox907 wrote: ↑
26 Jan 2026, 21:40
Louisville should be light work, but Oregon gonna be the real test

havent done any scouting yet, we'll see what they bring to the table
one game at a time

Post by **djp73** » 27 Jan 2026, 07:13

The JZA wrote: ↑
27 Jan 2026, 03:26
Conference champs, COY, some AAs & ACs with a berth. Coach Porter going places.

Let's see if we can get a seat at Natty's

been a really good season but we're not happy yet

Post by **Soapy** » 27 Jan 2026, 07:23

avoided notre dame, should have a chance against louisville

Post by **djp73** » 27 Jan 2026, 07:34

USF NEWS

PORTER, WHITE CLAIM TOP AWARDS AMIDST HISTORIC SEASON IN TAMPA

DJ Porter and Tony White stood at opposite ends of the college football spectrum Saturday night, one the face of a dominant program, the other the architect behind one of the nation’s most respected units, but both walked away with hardware that defined their seasons.

South Florida head coach DJ Porter was named the Bear Bryant Award winner, capping a season that left little room for debate.

Porter guided USF to an undefeated regular season, a conference championship game win, and one of the most complete resumes in the country. The Bulls paired explosive offense with a ruthless defense, routinely overwhelming opponents while showing depth, discipline, and adaptability week after week.

What separated Porter from the rest of the field wasn’t just the record, it was the control. USF ranked among the national leaders in scoring margin, red-zone efficiency, and defensive stops, all while navigating injuries and rotating contributors without any visible drop-off.

The Bear Bryant Award, given annually to the nation’s top head coach, has long favored leaders who maximize talent and elevate programs beyond expectations. Porter did both, and did it without drama.

“This wasn’t about one side of the ball,” one voter noted. “USF was prepared, physical, and ruthless every Saturday. That’s coaching.”

For Porter, the honor cements a season that already felt historic in Tampa and places him firmly among the elite names in the sport.

While Porter was commanding headlines on Saturdays, Tony White was quietly building something just as impressive.

White was named the Broyles Award winner, recognizing the nation’s top assistant coach, after orchestrating a defense that consistently erased opposing game plans. His unit blended pressure, discipline, and situational awareness, thriving against both spread-heavy attacks and power run games.

Under White’s direction, the defense led the nation in points allowed per game with just 14.5, they led the nation in yards allowed with just 3,351. White's unit stuffed the run, allowing just 758 yads on the ground, the only team in the nation under 1,000. The Bulls 45 sacks was second most in the nation. More importantly, it passed the eye test. White's unit played disciplined, fast, physical, and unrelenting.

The Bulls defense thrived on adaptability and versatility while finishing second in the nation in sacks with 45 and led the nation in points allowed per game.

What set White apart was his adaptability. Opponents rarely found the same look twice. Fronts shifted. Coverages disguised. Blitzes arrived from everywhere. Quarterbacks hesitated, and paid for it.

“The scheme was elite,” said one coach who faced White’s defense this season. “But the way they taught it? That’s why he won.”

The Broyles Award has become a launching pad for future head coaches, and White’s name now joins a list that reads like a roadmap to the top.

"I came here because I knew the coaching would be elite." Nose tackle Kevin Wynn, who transferred in before the season, explained. The move paid off for Wynn as he earned a first team All American nod.

One award honored the program builder. The other recognized the tactician. Together, DJ Porter and Tony White represented the two pillars of modern college football success: leadership and innovation.

For Porter, the Bear Bryant Award validated a season that may ultimately be remembered as one of the most dominant in school history. For White, the Broyles Award confirmed what opposing offenses already knew, he was the standard.

Different paths. Same destination.

Excellence.

Post by **djp73** » 29 Jan 2026, 20:39

#10 LOUISVILLE 10-2 (7-1) at #7 USF 13-0 (8-0)
Saturday December 16, 2028 | 4:00 PM | Raymond James Stadium | Tampa, Florida

USF BULLS
Head Coach: DJ Porter | 25-2 at USF | 49-6 Career
Schemes: Spread | 3-3-5 Tite
2028 Season Schedule and Results
Sat, Aug 26 – vs Southern Miss – W 28-7
Sat, Sep 2 – vs UConn – W 37-23
Sat, Sep 9 – at Miami – W 24-13
Sat, Sep 16 – vs UCF – W 38-28
Sat, Sep 23 – vs Tulane – W 31-17
Sat, Oct 7 – at UTSA – W 38-25
Sat, Oct 14 – at North Texas – W 21-14
Sat, Oct 21 – vs Tulsa – W 17-14
Sat, Oct 28 – at Charlotte – W 42-20
Sat, Nov 4 – vs Rice – W 45-6
Sat, Nov 11 – vs Memphis – W 31-6
Sat, Nov 18 – at East Carolina – W 49-6
Sat, Dec 9 – vs UAB (American Championship) – W 27-10
Sat, Dec 16 – vs Louisville (CFP First Round) - 4:00PM

Injury Report
LG T. Lawrence | Broken Ankle | Out
SS N. Jones | Torn Rotator Cuff | Out

LOUISVILLE CARDINALS
Head Coach: Jeff Brohm | 46–31 at Louisville | 112–75 Career
Schemes: Multiple Offense | 4-2-5
2028 Season Schedule and Results
Sat, Aug 26 – vs Miami (OH) – W 42–7
Sat, Sep 2 – at #18 Texas A&M – L 45–38
Sat, Sep 16 – vs FCS Southeast – W 24–10
Sat, Sep 23 – at Virginia Tech – W 38–20
Sat, Sep 30 – at #13 Clemson – L 35–10
Sat, Oct 7 – vs Boston College – W 49–10
Thu, Oct 12 – at Syracuse – W 33–14
Thu, Oct 26 – at SMU – W 21–14
Sat, Nov 4 – vs California – W 27–17
Sat, Nov 11 – vs Georgia Tech – W 34–0
Sat, Nov 18 – vs NC State – W 36–7
Sat, Nov 25 – vs Kentucky – W 31–13
Sat, Dec 16 – vs #7 USF (CFP First Round) – 4:00 PM

Injury Report
None

Post by **The JZA** » 30 Jan 2026, 05:12

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