Porter's Playbook | The Coaching Career of DJ Porter

YaBoyRobRoy · Post by **YaBoyRobRoy** » 08 Apr 2026, 14:41

nice way to bounce back after that rough loss to ND. Looking at the schedule it seems like the Bulls will win out

Post by **djp73** » 09 Apr 2026, 07:26

I certainly think we have the ability to as long as the injuries don’t pile up. One game at a time though

Post by **djp73** » 24 Apr 2026, 14:23

SIX PICKS AND A NICE SCORE

USF trample UAB as they continue to dominate the conference

Saturday September 29, 2029 | 3:30 PM | Protective Stadium | Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama - The scoreboard told the story, but it still didn’t quite capture the full extent of South Florida’s dominance.

Behind a surgical performance from quarterback Locklan Hewlett and a defense that forced six turnovers, USF rolled past UAB 69–7 in a game that quickly turned from competitive to overwhelming.

For a brief moment in the first quarter, it looked like UAB might have something to say. After Connor Suggs and Steven Snead each punched in early rushing touchdowns to give USF a 14–0 lead, the Blazers answered with a 30-yard touchdown run from Javon Verrett to cut the deficit to 14–7 late in the opening frame.

That was as close as it would get.

From that point forward, USF seized complete control. The Bulls added a field goal from Dom Bragg early in the second quarter before Suggs powered in his second touchdown of the night. Hewlett then began to stretch the field, finding Josh Barr for a short touchdown pass to push the lead to 31–7 heading into halftime.

Any hope of a second-half response from UAB was quickly erased.

Joshua Brantley stepped in for Hewlett with the ball on the one yard line and capped a methodical third-quarter drive with a 1-yard score, and then the fourth quarter turned into a showcase. Hewlett threw three touchdown passes in just over two minutes of game time—connecting with Gerald Camarda, Steven Snead, and Lyle Dragos in rapid succession—before George Shembo added a rushing touchdown of his own. Bragg closed the scoring with a 33-yard field goal as time expired.

Hewlett was in complete command all night, finishing 31-of-42 for 323 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. He distributed the ball efficiently, with Camarda leading the way on the outside with nine receptions for 137 yards, while Dragos and Snead each added touchdown catches.

On the ground, Suggs set the tone early and often, rushing for 143 yards and two scores on 18 carries. USF piled up 212 rushing yards and five touchdowns as a team, consistently winning at the line of scrimmage.

If the offense was sharp, the defense was suffocating.

UAB quarterbacks Mike Seder and Larry Simoneau combined to throw six interceptions, constantly pressured and rarely comfortable. Gavin Jenkins led the takeaway parade with two interceptions, while Ralph Livings added a dominant all-around performance with two sacks, two tackles for loss, and an interception. The Bulls held UAB to just 159 total yards and eight first downs, including a staggering 1-for-11 mark on third down.

The numbers underscored the imbalance. USF outgained UAB 558–159 in total offense and ran 83 plays to the Blazers’ 50. The Bulls converted 78 percent of their third downs and turned nearly every red-zone trip into points, while UAB failed to score after its lone first-quarter touchdown.

Even in the kicking game, USF maintained control. Bragg was a perfect 9-for-9 on extra points and added two field goals, while Elton York provided a spark in the return game with 90 punt return yards.

For UAB, there were few bright spots. Verrett’s early touchdown run and a steady defensive effort from Clayton Dixon (16 tackles) and Aaron Vereen (14 tackles) offered some resistance, but the offense never found rhythm against USF’s aggressive defense.

In every phase, USF dictated the pace, executed with precision, and capitalized on mistakes. By the time the fourth quarter avalanche arrived, the outcome had long been decided. The final score simply reflected how thoroughly the Bulls controlled the night.
Scoring Summary
First Quarter
USF – Connor Suggs 6-yard run (Dom Bragg kick), 6:10
USF – Steven Snead 5-yard run (Dom Bragg kick), 5:21
UAB – Javon Verrett 30-yard run (Anthony Luna kick), 1:32
Second Quarter
USF – Dom Bragg 25-yard field goal, 6:34
USF – Connor Suggs 2-yard run (Dom Bragg kick), 4:09
USF – Josh Barr 3-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 1:01
Third Quarter
USF – Joshua Brantley 1-yard run (Dom Bragg kick), 4:56
Fourth Quarter
USF – Gerald Camarda 3-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 4:46
USF – Steven Snead 10-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 3:43
USF – Lyle Dragos 19-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 3:03
USF – George Shembo 7-yard run (Dom Bragg kick), 1:56
USF – Dom Bragg 33-yard field goal, 0:00

USF Stat Leaders
Passing
L. Hewlett – 31/42, 323 Yds, 4 TD, 0 INT, 73%, 7.6 YPA
Rushing
C. Suggs – 18 Car, 143 Yds, 7.9 Avg, 2 TD
S. Snead – 8 Car, 34 Yds, 4.2 Avg, 1 TD
G. Shembo – 5 Car, 18 Yds, 3.6 Avg, 1 TD
J. Brantley – 3 Car, 8 Yds, 2.6 Avg, 1 TD
Receiving
G. Camarda – 9 Rec, 137 Yds, 15.2 Avg, 1 TD
L. Dragos – 6 Rec, 74 Yds, 12.3 Avg, 1 TD
C. Suggs – 5 Rec, 47 Yds, 9.4 Avg
S. Snead – 6 Rec, 45 Yds, 7.5 Avg, 1 TD
J. Barr – 4 Rec, 15 Yds, 3.7 Avg, 1 TD
Defense
G. Jenkins – 4 Tkl, 2 INT (36 Yds)
D. Nowell – 4 Tkl
R. Livings – 3 Tkl, 2 TFL, 2.0 Sack, 1 INT (13 Yds)
J. Harris – 3 Tkl, 1 TFL, 1.0 Sack
A. Chambers – 3 Tkl, 1 INT (15 Yds)
Special Teams
D. Bragg – 2/3 FG, Long 33, 9/9 XP
R. Boireau – 1 KR, 19 Yds (19.0 Avg)
E. York – 5 PR, 90 Yds (18.0 Avg), Long 42

UAB Stat Leaders
Passing
M. Seder – 7/16, 70 Yds, 0 TD, 4 INT, 43%, 4.3 YPA
L. Simoneau – 5/20, 56 Yds, 0 TD, 2 INT, 25%, 2.8 YPA
Rushing
J. Verrett – 5 Car, 35 Yds, 7.0 Avg, 1 TD
L. Simoneau – 5 Car, 12 Yds, 2.4 Avg
M. Seder – 4 Car, -14 Yds, -3.5 Avg
Receiving
R. Coprich – 4 Rec, 40 Yds, 10.0 Avg
J. Verrett – 2 Rec, 22 Yds, 11.0 Avg
D. Donahue – 2 Rec, 21 Yds, 10.5 Avg
R. Harris – 1 Rec, 13 Yds, 13.0 Avg
P. Wonnum – 1 Rec, 12 Yds, 12.0 Avg
Defense
C. Dixon – 16 Tkl
A. Vereen – 14 Tkl
J. Hooks – 10 Tkl, 1 TFL
M. Carter – 8 Tkl
F. Kight – 8 Tkl, 1 TFL
X. Grymes – 7 Tkl
Special Teams
A. Luna – 0/0 FG, 1/1 XP
B. Kellum – 5 Punts, 230 Yds, 46.0 Avg (27.6 Net)
J. Grimm – 1 KR, 32 Yds (32.0 Avg)
M. Wolf – 1 KR, 23 Yds (23.0 Avg)
W. Shelley – 1 KR, 21 Yds (21.0 Avg)
D. Finley – 1 KR, 9 Yds (9.0 Avg)

Category	UAB	USF
Score	7	69
First Downs	8	37
Total Offense	159	558
Total Plays	50	83
Yards Per Play	3.2	6.7
Rush \| Yards \| TD	14 \| 33 \| 1	38 \| 212 \| 5
Yards Per Rush	2.4	5.6
Comp \| Att \| TD	12 \| 36 \| 0	35 \| 45 \| 4
Yards Per Pass	3.5	7.7
Passing Yards	126	346
3rd Down Conv.	1 \| 11 (9%)	11 \| 14 (78%)
4th Down Conv.	1 \| 2 (50%)	0 \| 1 (0%)
2 Pt Conv.	0 \| 0 (0%)	0 \| 0 (0%)
Red Zone TD \| FG \| %	0 \| 0 \| 0%	9 \| 2 \| 84%
Turnovers	6	0
Fumbles Lost	0	0
Interceptions	6	0
PR Yards	0	90
KR Yards	85	19
Total Yards	244	667
Punts (Avg)	5 (46.0)	0 (0.0)
Penalties	1 \| 15	4 \| 25

Post by **djp73** » 24 Apr 2026, 14:34

USF POSTGAME REPORT

#15 USF 69 – UAB 7

Offense
–USF delivered its most complete performance of the season, overwhelming UAB 69–7 in a game that quickly turned into a showcase of offensive firepower and efficiency.
–Quarterback Locklan Hewlett was in total command, completing 31 of 42 passes for 323 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions, carving up the Blazers’ defense with precision and poise.
–The Bulls struck early with back-to-back rushing touchdowns from Connor Suggs and Steven Snead, setting the tone for what would become a relentless offensive onslaught.
–Suggs once again led the ground attack, rushing for 143 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, consistently breaking through the second level and controlling the tempo.
–USF’s balance was evident throughout, as five different players found the end zone, including Snead, Joshua Brantley, and George Shembo on the ground.
–The passing game was equally dominant, led by Gerald Camarda’s 9 receptions for 137 yards and a touchdown, while Lyle Dragos added 74 yards and a score. Snead and Josh Barr each contributed receiving touchdowns as well.
–USF piled up 558 yards of total offense and averaged 6.7 yards per play, converting 11 of 14 third downs and scoring touchdowns on nine of eleven red zone trips.
–“That’s the kind of execution we talk about every week,” Head Coach DJ Porter said. “Efficient, physical, and relentless from start to finish.”

Defense
–The Bulls’ defense was nothing short of dominant, suffocating UAB’s offense and forcing six interceptions, including on each of UAB's first two possessions, in one of the most lopsided defensive performances of the year.
–Gavin Jenkins headlined the unit with two interceptions and four tackles, earning American Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors for his impact.
–Robert Livings delivered a standout performance up front, recording 2.0 sacks, two tackles for loss, and an interception, consistently disrupting UAB’s quarterbacks.
–USF held the Blazers to just 159 yards of total offense and a mere 3.2 yards per play, never allowing them to establish rhythm after their lone first-quarter touchdown run.
–Jamerson Harris added a sack and tackle for loss, while Armon Chambers contributed another interception as the secondary capitalized on errant throws throughout the game.
–UAB quarterbacks Mike Seder and Larry Simoneau combined to throw six interceptions, as the Bulls’ pressure and coverage forced mistakes on nearly every drive.
–“We were flying around, communicating, and finishing plays,” said Jenkins. “When we play like that, we’re hard to beat.”

Special Teams
–Dom Bragg remained reliable, converting 2 of 3 field goals with a long of 33 yards while going a perfect 9-for-9 on extra points.
-DJ Porter was asked about Bragg's late kick with the game in hand and was accused of seeking a "childish" score. Porter explained that after Bragg missed a chip shot earlier the staff wanted to get him back out there to regain any confidence he may have lost.
–Elton York provided a spark in the return game, totaling 90 punt return yards including a long of 42 that flipped field position.
–Richard Boireau added a kick return, while coverage units limited UAB’s return opportunities and maintained strong field position throughout the game.
–UAB punter Bradley Kellum was one of the few bright spots for the Blazers, averaging 46.0 yards on five punts, but the volume reflected USF’s offensive control.

Quotables
“We wanted to make a statement on the road, and I think we did that,” – DJ Porter
“The line gave me time all night, and the receivers made plays. It felt like everything was clicking,” – Locklan Hewlett
“We just kept our foot on the gas. That’s who we are,” – Connor Suggs
“Six picks… that’s just trust and preparation showing up on Saturday,” – Gavin Jenkins

News
-Locklan Hewlett has broken the American Conference career record for passing touchdowns with 106.
–USF improves to 5–1 on the season and 2–0 in American Conference play, taking sole possession of first place.
–The Bulls have now scored 60+ points three times this season and continue to lead the conference in scoring margin.
–USF outgained UAB 558–159 and forced six turnovers while committing none.
–The win marks a statement road victory against a previously undefeated UAB squad.
–Gavin Jenkins was named American Conference Defensive Player of the Week following his two-interception performance.

Recruiting
–4 star CB Alton Dennis of Tampa has elected to sign with Miami.
Injury Notes
–No major injuries were reported for USF following the game.
–WR Lamar Sweet continues to rehab his broken wrist and remains sidelined. He is targeting a possible return for the Tulane game on 10/20 or the 11/3 game at Tulsa.
–TE Cam Deablo continues recovery from a hip injury. Deablo is likely not going to play this season but a return for the conference championship game has not been ruled out.

Next Up
–USF returns home to host Rice as the Bulls look to continue their dominant run through conference play.

Post by **djp73** » 24 Apr 2026, 14:34

COLLEGE FOOTBALL WRAP-UP

AMERICAN CONFERENCE REPORT

American Conference Standings

Team	W-L	PCT	CONF	PF	PA	DIFF	MOV	HOME	AWAY	STK
#15 USF	5-1	.833	2-0	305	81	+224	+37.3	2-1	3-0	W2
Florida Atlantic	3-1	.750	1-0	143	96	+47	+11.8	1-1	2-0	W1
Temple	3-2	.600	1-0	153	110	+43	+8.6	2-1	1-1	W1
Rice	1-4	.200	1-0	125	198	-73	-14.6	1-2	0-2	L1
Tulsa	2-3	.400	1-0	145	130	+15	+3.0	0-1	2-2	W1
Tulane	3-2	.600	1-1	146	88	+58	+11.6	1-2	2-0	L1
UAB	4-1	.800	1-1	147	138	+9	+1.8	2-1	2-0	L1
UTSA	3-2	.600	1-1	129	153	-24	-4.8	2-1	1-1	W1
Memphis	2-3	.400	0-1	163	187	-24	-4.8	0-2	2-1	L2
North Texas	1-4	.200	0-1	119	178	-59	-11.8	1-2	0-2	L2
East Carolina	1-4	.200	0-2	103	155	-52	-10.4	1-1	0-3	L2
Charlotte	0-5	.000	0-2	116	185	-69	-13.8	0-2	0-3	L5

American Conference Week 5 Results
LSU 42, Rice 40
Temple 35, UMass 27
Alabama 59, North Texas 28
UTSA 30, East Carolina 18
Florida Atlantic 37, Tulane 25
#15 USF 69, UAB 7
FCS East 31, Memphis 28
Tulsa 42, Charlotte 21

American Conference Players of the Week (Week 5)
Offensive: Shamir Hoge – WR – Memphis | L 31–28 vs FCS East | 7 REC, 199 YDS, 28.4 AVG, 3 TD
Defensive: Gavin Jenkins – CB – USF | W 69–7 at UAB | 4 TKL, 2 INT, 1 PBU

American Conference Week 6 Schedule
UAB at Auburn – Sat, Oct 6 – 3:30 PM
Memphis at East Carolina – Sat, Oct 6 – 5:00 PM
Temple at Tulane – Sat, Oct 6 – 5:00 PM
Florida Atlantic at North Texas – Sat, Oct 6 – 7:00 PM
Rice at #15 USF – Sat, Oct 6 – 8:00 PM
Charlotte at Kennesaw State – Sat, Oct 6 – 8:00 PM
UTSA at Tulsa – Sat, Oct 6 – 9:00 PM

Post by **djp73** » 24 Apr 2026, 14:39

COLLEGE FOOTBALL WRAP-UP

NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Media Top 25 Rankings

RANK	LW	NAME / VOTES	W-L	PTS	LAST WEEK	THIS WEEK
1	1	Georgia (35)	4-0	1,595	W 28-21 vs Ole Miss	2 Alabama
2	2	Alabama (26)	4-0	1,531	W 59-28 vs North Texas	at 1 Georgia
3	3	Notre Dame	4-1	1,431	—	at NC State
4	4	Oregon	4-0	1,392	W 37-22 at Northwestern	14 USC
5	5	LSU	4-0	1,348	W 42-40 vs Rice	Fresno State
6	6	Michigan	3-1	1,235	W 49-21 vs Purdue	Wisconsin
7	7	Clemson	3-2	1,163	W 56-0 at SMU	at Pittsburgh
8	8	Texas	4-1	1,141	W 34-31 vs Arkansas	—
9	9	North Carolina	4-0	1,119	W 38-28 vs Virginia	20 Duke
10	10	Louisville	4-0	1,065	W 41-10 vs Syracuse	at Georgia Tech
11	11	Miami	4-0	1,016	W 32-11 at Utah	SMU
12	12	Texas A&M	3-1	922	—	BYU
13	13	Iowa State	5-0	885	W 59-34 vs Arizona	Arizona State
14	14	USC	4-0	848	W 26-21 vs Michigan State	at 4 Oregon
15	15	USF	5-1	749	W 69-7 at UAB	Rice
16	17	Boise State	5-0	662	W 35-20 vs FCS Southeast	—
17	19	Penn State	3-1	590	W 45-24 vs Indiana	at Iowa
18	20	Ohio State	3-1	556	—	Rutgers
19	23	Oklahoma	4-0	467	W 66-3 vs FCS Northwest	Missouri
20	NR	Duke	5-0	289	W 37-14 at Virginia Tech	at 9 North Carolina
21	NR	Minnesota	4-1	226	W 31-17 vs 22 Nebraska	at Northwestern
22	16	Nebraska	3-2	195	L 31-17 at 21 Minnesota	Michigan State
23	NR	Toledo	5-0	189	W 45-3 at Ohio	UMass
24	NR	Mississippi State	4-1	151	W 35-17 at Florida	—
25	NR	Boston College	4-1	124	W 31-13 vs FCS East	California

Others receiving votes: West Virginia 85, Ole Miss 55, Maryland 47, Utah 18, UAB 18
Dropped from rankings: Florida State (18), BYU (21), Pittsburgh (22), Utah (24), Tulane (25)

National Players of the Week (Week 5)
Defensive: George Pounds – CB – Penn State | W 45–24 vs Indiana | 4 TKL, 3 INT, 1 PBU
Offensive: Lee Ogbonnia – WR – Clemson | W 56–0 at SMU | 10 REC, 214 YDS, 21.4 AVG, 4 TD

2029 Heisman Watch

Zac Holliday – QB – Ole Miss
Last Game at Georgia (L 28–21) | 17–26, 288 YDS, 11.1 YPA, 2 TD | 13 CAR, 47 YDS, 1 TD
Season Stats | 1,454 PASS YDS, 18 TD, 72% COMP, 0 INT | 68 CAR, 329 RUSH YDS

Connor Suggs – HB – #15 USF
Last Game at UAB (W 69–7) | 18 CAR, 143 YDS, 7.9 AVG, 2 TD | 5 REC, 47 YDS
Season Stats | 108 CAR, 792 YDS, 7.0 YPC, 11 TD | 14 REC, 131 YDS

Xavier Johnson – WR – #24 Mississippi State
Last Game at Florida (W 35–17) | 8 REC, 104 YDS, 13.0 AVG | 5 CAR, 18 YDS
Season Stats | 48 REC, 579 YDS, 8 TD | 166 YAC, 1 DROP

Bob McElrath – QB – #14 USC
Last Game vs Michigan State (W 26–21) | 22–34, 314 YDS, 9.2 YPA, 2 TD | 12 CAR, 34 YDS
Season Stats | 1,312 PASS YDS, 15 TD, 68% COMP, 0 INT | 52 CAR, 268 RUSH YDS

Jaylen Johnson – QB – #7 Clemson
Last Game at SMU (W 56–0) | 31–41, 479 YDS, 11.7 YPA, 6 TD | 9 CAR, 30 YDS, 1 TD
Season Stats | 1,574 PASS YDS, 20 TD, 66% COMP, 3 INT | 67 CAR, 200 RUSH YDS

Post by **djp73** » 24 Apr 2026, 14:53

Rice @ #15 USF
Saturday October 6, 2029 | 7:00 PM | Raymond James Stadium | Tampa, Florida

#15 USF BULLS (5-1, 2-0)
Head Coach: DJ Porter | 32-4 at USF | 56-8 Career
Schemes: Spread | 3-3-5 Tite
2029 Season Schedule
Sat, Aug 25 – at UCF – W 62-17
Sat, Sep 1 – at Florida International – W 63-16
Sat, Sep 8 – vs NC State – W 34-7
Sat, Sep 15 – vs #3 Notre Dame – L 24-21
Sat, Sep 22 – vs East Carolina – W 56-10
Sat, Sep 29 – at UAB – W 69-7
Sat, Oct 6 – vs Rice – 8:00 PM
Sat, Oct 13 – at Charlotte – 2:30 PM
Sat, Oct 20 – vs #25 Tulane – 6:00 PM
Sat, Nov 3 – at Tulsa – 7:30 PM
Sat, Nov 10 – vs Memphis – 6:45 PM
Sat, Nov 24 – at North Texas – 3:15 PM

Injury Report
WR Lamar Sweet – Broken Wrist – Out 2 Weeks
TE Cam Deablo – Dislocated Hip – Out 9 Weeks
CB David Igbinoghene – Torn Pectoral – Out 25 Weeks

RICE OWLS (1-4, 1-0)
Head Coach: Fran Brown | 17-14 at Rice | 38-31 Career
Schemes: Spread | 3-3-5 Tite
2029 Season Schedule
Sat, Aug 25 – at #23 Toledo – L 38-20
Sat, Sep 8 – vs Northwestern – L 24-19
Sat, Sep 15 – vs #14 USC – L 73-2
Sat, Sep 22 – vs Memphis – W 44-21
Sat, Sep 29 – at #5 LSU – L 42-40
Sat, Oct 6 – at #15 USF – 8:00 PM
Thu, Oct 11 – vs Temple – 9:00 PM
Sat, Oct 27 – at Tulsa – 6:00 PM
Sat, Nov 3 – at North Texas – 9:00 PM
Sat, Nov 10 – vs Tulane – 3:30 PM
Sat, Nov 17 – vs East Carolina – 1:00 PM
Sat, Nov 24 – at Florida Atlantic – 5:00 PM

Injury Report
LG Donnie Abraham – Dislocated Ankle – Out 4 Weeks

Post by **redsox907** » 24 Apr 2026, 15:37

that was ugly

Post by **djp73** » 24 Apr 2026, 18:47

redsox907 wrote: ↑
24 Apr 2026, 15:37

that was ugly

Definitely was. Not much of a challenge in these conference games now

Bubba's Cruise · Post by **Bubba's Cruise** » 27 Apr 2026, 09:47

Do you plan on moving conferences or difficulty ? When i made the move to Heisman I found it easier to score

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