Porter's Playbook | The Coaching Career of DJ Porter

Post by **djp73** » 27 Apr 2026, 09:59

Bubba's Cruise wrote: ↑
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

Given the talent we have and the lack of talent on the other teams in the conference I don't feel like the results are overly unrealistic, we see what happens when we play good teams like FSU and ND. That being said I would like more of a challenge but I don't have a plan yet.

Post by **Soapy** » 28 Apr 2026, 06:37

djp73 wrote: ↑
27 Apr 2026, 09:59
but I don't have a plan yet.

djpmaxxing

Post by **djp73** » 28 Apr 2026, 06:38

Post by **djp73** » 28 Apr 2026, 06:58

Soapy wrote: ↑
28 Apr 2026, 06:37

djp73 wrote: ↑
27 Apr 2026, 09:59
but I don't have a plan yet.
djpmaxxing

wouldn't that be having 37 plans? and contacting real life USF boosters for input?

Post by **djp73** » 01 May 2026, 13:38

CAN'T STOP THE STAMPEDE

USF jumps all over Rice early, coasts to big win

Saturday October 6, 2029 | 7:00 PM | Raymond James Stadium | Tampa, Florida

Tampa, Florida - It didn’t take long for No. 15 USF to turn Saturday night into a rout.

Behind a blistering start, a near-flawless offensive performance, and a defense that feasted on mistakes, the Bulls overwhelmed Rice 58–9 at Raymond James Stadium. By the time the first quarter ended, the outcome already felt decided. By halftime, it was.

And by the final whistle, it was a statement.

USF scored touchdowns on three of its first four drives, jumping out to a 21–0 lead before Rice could settle in. Quarterback Locklan Hewlett set the tone early, finding Steven Snead and Gerald Camarda for quick-strike touchdowns while Connor Suggs punched in another on the ground. The Bulls didn’t just move the ball, they dictated every inch of the game.

“We came out with great energy,” Hewlett said after the game. “When we’re clicking like that early, it’s tough for anybody to keep up.”

That early avalanche only intensified in the second quarter.

USF added 24 more points before halftime, with Hewlett tossing three additional touchdown passes, two to Camarda and one to Lyle Dragos, while Suggs added another score through the air. By the break, the Bulls held a commanding 45–6 lead, having piled up explosive plays and capitalized on every Rice miscue.

Hewlett finished 27-of-39 for 350 yards and five touchdowns without an interception, continuing his emergence as one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the country. He spread the ball to five different receivers, with Camarda leading the way with 10 catches for 118 yards and two scores.

On the ground, Suggs delivered the knockout blows.

The dynamic back carried 19 times for 153 yards and two touchdowns, including a back-breaking 50-yard run in the fourth quarter that served as the exclamation point on an already lopsided night. He also added seven receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his versatility as a centerpiece of the offense.

“Connor’s just different,” USF head coach DJ Porter said. “He can hurt you in so many ways, and tonight you saw the full package.”

While the offense hummed, the defense turned the game into a nightmare for Rice quarterbacks.

The Owls cycled between Reggie Corbin and Kevin Adongo, but neither could find rhythm against an aggressive USF unit. Corbin threw three interceptions, and the Bulls’ defense consistently forced hurried decisions and negative plays. Junior Devin Nowell led the takeaway effort with two interceptions, while Nick Jones added another.

Up front, USF’s pass rush applied constant pressure. Keon Brents recorded two sacks and two tackles for loss, while Jahzir Sowells and Jamerson Harris each added a sack of their own. The result was a suffocating performance that held Rice to just 203 yards of total offense and nine first downs.

“We wanted to be disruptive,” Porter said. “Win the line, create turnovers, and make them uncomfortable. I thought we did that from the first snap.”

Rice’s lone highlight came midway through the second quarter, when Alex Wells hauled in a 30-yard touchdown pass from Corbin. But even that moment felt fleeting, quickly overshadowed by another USF scoring surge before halftime.

Statistically, the gap between the two teams told the entire story.

USF outgained Rice 544 to 203 in total offense, averaged 7.5 yards per play, and converted 50 percent of its third downs. The Bulls were also perfect on fourth down (3-for-3) and flawless in the red zone, scoring on all eight trips (six touchdowns, two field goals). Rice, meanwhile, failed to score a touchdown inside the red zone and managed just 2.2 yards per rush.

Special teams only added to the dominance. Kicker Dom Bragg was perfect, hitting all three field goals and all seven extra points, while the return game provided steady field position throughout the night.

Perhaps most telling: USF didn’t commit a single turnover.

Rice committed three.

That imbalance, paired with USF’s explosive offense, made this less of a contest and more of a showcase.

By the fourth quarter, the only question left was the final margin.

Suggs answered that with his 50-yard sprint to the end zone, pushing the lead past 50 and sending the Raymond James crowd into a celebratory rhythm that never faded.

For USF, the win reinforces its status as one of the most dangerous teams in the country, a group capable of overwhelming opponents with speed, precision, and balance on both sides of the ball.

For Rice, it’s a night to forget and one that exposed just how steep the climb can be against elite competition.

“We’ve got to clean up a lot,” Rice head coach Fran Brown said. “You can’t turn the ball over and expect to compete with a team like that.”

With the Owls now dropping to 1-5 on the season Brown may have one of the hottest seats in the conference.

"Just going to keep my head down and keep working." Brown replied when asked about his future.

USF, meanwhile, walks away with something more valuable than just another win.

Momentum.

And a reminder to the rest of the country that when the Bulls start fast, there may not be a team that can slow them down.

Scoring Summary
First Quarter
USF – Connor Suggs 6-yard run (Dom Bragg kick), 6:47
USF – Steven Snead 13-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 2:22
USF – Gerald Camarda 14-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 1:00
Second Quarter
USF – Dom Bragg 35-yard field goal, 8:56
USF – Lyle Dragos 12-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 6:35
RICE – Alex Wells 30-yard pass from Reggie Corbin (kick failed), 4:59
USF – Connor Suggs 7-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 2:30
USF – Gerald Camarda 5-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 0:20
Third Quarter
RICE – Phil Reed 36-yard field goal, 5:51
USF – Dom Bragg 46-yard field goal, 0:11
Fourth Quarter
USF – Connor Suggs 50-yard run (Dom Bragg kick), 7:15
USF – Dom Bragg 24-yard field goal, 4:42

USF Stat Leaders
Passing
L. Hewlett – 27/39, 350 Yds, 5 TD, 0 INT, 69%, 8.9 YPA
Rushing
C. Suggs – 19 Car, 153 Yds, 8.0 Avg, 2 TD
S. Snead – 10 Car, 48 Yds, 4.8 Avg, 0 TD
G. Shembo – 3 Car, 0 Yds, 0.0 Avg, 0 TD
L. Hewlett – 2 Car, -7 Yds, -3.5 Avg, 0 TD
Receiving
G. Camarda – 10 Rec, 118 Yds, 11.8 Avg, 2 TD
C. Suggs – 7 Rec, 73 Yds, 10.4 Avg, 1 TD
L. Dragos – 5 Rec, 69 Yds, 13.8 Avg, 1 TD
S. Snead – 2 Rec, 15 Yds, 7.5 Avg, 1 TD
J. Barr – 1 Rec, 16 Yds, 16.0 Avg, 0 TD
Defense
J. Bean – 5 Tkl
D. Nowell – 4 Tkl, 2 INT (27 Yds)
K. Brents – 4 Tkl, 2 TFL, 2.0 Sack
A. Chambers – 3 Tkl
N. Jones – 2 Tkl, 1 INT (14 Yds)
J. Sowells – 2 Tkl, 1 TFL, 1.0 Sack
J. Harris – 2 Tkl, 2 TFL, 1.0 Sack
Special Teams
D. Bragg – 3/3 FG, Long 47, 7/7 XP
R. Boireau – 1 KR, 21 Yds (21.0 Avg)
E. York – 4 PR, 57 Yds (14.2 Avg), Long 23

RICE Stat Leaders
Passing
R. Corbin – 8/19, 95 Yds, 1 TD, 3 INT, 42%, 5.0 YPA
K. Adongo – 4/10, 68 Yds, 0 TD, 0 INT, 40%, 6.8 YPA
Rushing
E. Iwuoma – 7 Car, 37 Yds, 5.2 Avg, 0 TD
R. Corbin – 6 Car, 26 Yds, 4.3 Avg, 0 TD
K. Adongo – 4 Car, -25 Yds, -6.2 Avg, 0 TD
Q. Bostic – 1 Car, 2 Yds, 2.0 Avg, 0 TD
Receiving
T. Keener – 4 Rec, 35 Yds, 8.7 Avg, 0 TD
A. Wells – 2 Rec, 57 Yds, 28.5 Avg, 1 TD
E. Iwuoma – 2 Rec, 15 Yds, 7.5 Avg, 0 TD
A. Ursua – 1 Rec, 10 Yds, 10.0 Avg, 0 TD
M. Gottschalk – 1 Rec, 25 Yds, 25.0 Avg, 0 TD
Defense
J. Bettis – 10 Tkl
C. Higgins – 6 Tkl, 1 TFL
J. Moehrig – 6 Tkl, 1 TFL
J. Wentz – 6 Tkl, 2 TFL
N. Joyner – 5 Tkl, 2 TFL, 1.0 Sack
J. Bush – 5 Tkl, 2 TFL
Special Teams
P. Reed – 1/1 FG, Long 36, 0/1 XP
M. Mendoza – 6 Punts, 254 Yds, 42.3 Avg (32.8 Net)
T. Kamara – 1 KR, 27 Yds (27.0 Avg)
G. Vazquez – 1 KR, 24 Yds (24.0 Avg)
B. Ekiyor – 2 KR, 42 Yds (21.0 Avg)

Category	Rice	USF
Score	9	58
First Downs	9	28
Total Offense	203	544
Total Plays	47	73
Yards Per Play	4.3	7.5
Rush \| Yards \| TD	18 \| 40 \| 0	34 \| 194 \| 2
Yards Per Rush	2.2	5.7
Comp \| Att \| TD	12 \| 29 \| 1	27 \| 39 \| 5
Yards Per Pass	5.6	9.0
Passing Yards	163	350
3rd Down Conv.	3 \| 11 (27%)	7 \| 14 (50%)
4th Down Conv.	0 \| 0 (0%)	3 \| 3 (100%)
2 Pt Conv.	0 \| 0 (0%)	0 \| 0 (0%)
Red Zone TD \| FG \| %	0 \| 0 \| 0%	6 \| 2 \| 100%
Turnovers	3	0
Fumbles Lost	0	0
Interceptions	3	0
PR Yards	6	57
KR Yards	93	21
Total Yards	302	622
Punts (Avg)	6 (42.3)	0 (49.0)
Penalties	0 \| 0	1 \| 15

Post by **djp73** » 01 May 2026, 13:47

USF POSTGAME REPORT

#15 USF 58 – Rice 9

Offense
–USF continued its offensive surge, rolling past Rice 58–9 in a game that was effectively decided before halftime.
–Quarterback Locklan Hewlett delivered another elite performance, completing 27 of 39 passes for 350 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions, efficiently dissecting the Owls’ defense.
–The Bulls exploded out of the gate with 21 first-quarter points, including touchdown passes to Steven Snead and Gerald Camarda along with a Connor Suggs rushing score.
–Suggs was once again the engine of the offense, rushing for 153 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries, including a 50-yard burst in the fourth quarter that sealed the rout. He also added 7 receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown.
–USF showcased its balance with production across the board, as Camarda (10 catches, 118 yards, 2 TD), Lyle Dragos (69 yards, TD), and Snead all contributed through the air.
–The Bulls piled up 544 yards of total offense and averaged 7.5 yards per play, converting 7 of 14 third downs and scoring on all eight red zone trips.
–“We started fast and stayed aggressive,” Head Coach DJ Porter said. “That’s the standard we’re chasing.”

Defense
–USF’s defense once again set the tone, forcing three interceptions and consistently pressuring Rice’s quarterbacks in a dominant outing.
–Devin Nowell led the takeaway effort with two interceptions, while Nick Jones added another as the secondary capitalized on errant throws.
–The pass rush remained disruptive, with Keon Brents recording 2.0 sacks and two tackles for loss, while Jahzir Sowells and Jamerson Harris each added a sack.
–The Bulls held Rice to just 203 yards of total offense and nine first downs, limiting them to 4.3 yards per play and only 2.2 yards per rush.
–Rice quarterbacks Reggie Corbin and Kevin Adongo combined for just 163 passing yards and struggled to find consistency under pressure.
–“We’re playing fast and trusting each other,” said Nowell. “When we do that, the turnovers come.”

Special Teams
–Dom Bragg was flawless, converting all three field goal attempts with a long of 46 yards while going a perfect 7-for-7 on extra points.
–Elton York continued to impact field position, returning four punts for 57 yards, including a long of 23.
–Richard Boireau added a kick return, while coverage units limited Rice’s opportunities in the return game.
–Rice punter Mario Mendoza was heavily utilized, punting six times for 254 yards (42.3 avg), reflecting USF’s control of possession.

Quotables
“We wanted to come out and take control early, and I thought we did that,” – DJ Porter
“The guys around me made plays all night. The line keeps dominating. It’s easy when everyone’s executing,” – Locklan Hewlett
“We just kept pushing. No let-up,” – Connor Suggs
“We’re starting to create those takeaways consistently,” – Patrick Surtain

News
-Suggs was named American Conference Offensive Player of the Week while Nowell got the nod defensively.
–USF improves to 6–1 on the season and 3–0 in American Conference play, maintaining its hold atop the standings.
–The Bulls have now scored 50+ points in five games this season and continue to rank among the nation’s most explosive offenses.
–USF outgained Rice 544–203 and did not commit a turnover for the second straight week.
–The defense has forced nine turnovers over the last two games.
–Locklan Hewlett continues to build on his record-setting career, extending his American Conference passing touchdown record.

Recruiting
–4 star OT Robert Jackson has signed with Florida State.
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 hits the road next week to face Charlotte (1-5/0-2) as the Bulls look to extend their winning streak and continue their march through conference play.

Post by **djp73** » 01 May 2026, 13:50

COLLEGE FOOTBALL WRAP-UP

AMERICAN CONFERENCE REPORT

American Conference Standings

Team	W-L	PCT	CONF	PF	PA	DIFF	MOV	HOME	AWAY	STK
#14 USF	6-1	.857	3-0	363	90	+273	+39.0	3-1	3-0	W3
Tulsa	3-3	.500	2-0	169	147	+22	+3.7	1-1	2-2	W2
Tulane	4-2	.667	2-1	180	119	+61	+10.2	2-2	2-0	W1
UAB	4-2	.667	1-1	164	176	-12	-2.0	2-1	2-1	L2
Florida Atlantic	3-2	.600	1-1	174	130	+44	+8.8	1-1	2-1	L1
Temple	3-3	.500	1-1	184	144	+40	+6.7	2-1	1-2	L1
Rice	1-5	.167	1-1	134	256	-122	-20.3	1-2	0-3	L2
North Texas	2-4	.333	1-1	153	209	-56	-9.3	2-2	0-2	W1
UTSA	3-3	.500	1-2	146	177	-31	-5.2	2-1	1-2	L1
East Carolina	2-4	.333	1-2	142	190	-48	-8.0	2-1	0-3	W1
Memphis	2-4	.333	0-2	198	226	-28	-4.7	0-2	2-2	L3
Charlotte	1-5	.167	0-2	144	199	-55	-9.2	0-2	1-3	W1

American Conference Week 6 Results
Auburn 38, UAB 17
East Carolina 39, Memphis 35
Tulane 34, Temple 31
North Texas 34, Florida Atlantic 31
#14 USF 58, Rice 9
Charlotte 28, Kennesaw State 14
Tulsa 24, UTSA 17

American Conference Week 7 Schedule
Tulane at North Texas – Thu, Oct 11 – 9:00 PM
Temple at Rice – Thu, Oct 11 – 9:00 PM
Navy at UTSA – Sat, Oct 13 – 12:00 PM
Florida Atlantic at UAB – Sat, Oct 13 – 12:30 PM
East Carolina at Tulsa – Sat, Oct 13 – 1:30 PM
#14 USF at Charlotte – Sat, Oct 13 – 2:30 PM

Post by **djp73** » 01 May 2026, 13:58

COLLEGE FOOTBALL WRAP-UP

NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Media Top 25 Rankings

RANK	LW	NAME / VOTES	W-L	PTS	LAST WEEK	THIS WEEK
1	1	Georgia (38)	5-0	1,598	W 45-27 vs 10 Alabama	at Tennessee
2	4	Oregon (12)	5-0	1,332	W 28-21 vs 19 USC	at Iowa
3	3	Notre Dame	5-1	1,311	W 42-10 at NC State	—
4	6	Michigan	4-1	1,171	W 32-31 vs Wisconsin	Washington
5	7	Clemson	4-2	1,111	W 42-21 at Pittsburgh	California
6	8	Texas	4-1	1,080	—	17 Oklahoma
7	9	North Carolina	5-0	1,074	W 26-20 vs Duke	at 9 Miami
8	10	Louisville	5-0	1,013	W 31-6 at Georgia Tech	at Pittsburgh
9	11	Miami	5-0	965	W 38-10 vs SMU	7 North Carolina
10	2	Alabama	4-1	935	L 45-27 at 1 Georgia	Vanderbilt
11	12	Texas A&M	4-1	891	W 27-26 vs BYU	at 21 LSU
12	13	Iowa State	6-0	851	W 47-18 vs Arizona State	at Kansas State
13	16	Boise State	5-0	742	—	San Diego State
14	15	USF	6-1	730	W 58-9 vs Rice	at Charlotte
15	17	Penn State	4-1	667	W 46-44 at Iowa	at 16 Ohio State
16	18	Ohio State	4-1	627	W 31-23 vs Rutgers	15 Penn State
17	19	Oklahoma	5-0	619	W 36-34 vs Missouri	6 Texas
18	21	Minnesota	5-1	515	W 49-28 at Northwestern	Rutgers
19	14	USC	4-1	508	L 28-21 at 2 Oregon	at Illinois
20	22	Nebraska	4-2	462	W 41-38 vs Michigan State	Northwestern
21	5	LSU	4-1	435	L 23-20 vs Fresno State	11 Texas A&M
22	24	Mississippi State	4-1	412	—	Eastern Michigan
23	23	Toledo	6-0	390	W 45-0 vs UMass	at Bowling Green
24	25	Boston College	5-1	381	W 52-20 vs California	at Stanford
25	NR	Ole Miss	4-1	314	—	Florida

Others receiving votes: Utah 286, Maryland 277, Duke 270, UNLV 119, Tulane 23
Dropped from rankings: Duke (20)

National Players of the Week (Week 6)
Defensive: Trevin Baxter – FS – Purdue | W 38–31 vs Bowling Green | 5 TKL, 2 INT, 3 PBU
Offensive: Terrence Chester – WR – Auburn | W 38–17 vs UAB | 15 REC, 210 YDS, 14.0 AVG, 3 TD

2029 Heisman Watch

Connor Suggs – HB – #14 USF
Last Game vs Rice (W 58–9) | 19 CAR, 153 YDS, 8.1 AVG, 2 TD | 7 REC, 73 YDS, 1 TD
Season Stats | 127 CAR, 945 YDS, 7.0 YPC, 13 TD | 21 REC, 204 YDS

Zac Holliday – QB – #25 Ole Miss
Season Stats | 1,454 PASS YDS, 18 TD, 72% COMP, 0 INT | 68 CAR, 329 RUSH YDS

Elijah Oehlke – QB – Auburn
Last Game vs UAB (W 38–17) | 27–37, 356 YDS, 5 TD | 16 CAR, 92 RUSH YDS
Season Stats | 1,598 PASS YDS, 15 TD, 70% COMP, 4 INT | 79 CAR, 409 RUSH YDS

Jaylen Johnson – QB – #5 Clemson
Last Game at Pittsburgh (W 42–21) | 18–29, 297 YDS, 3 TD | 10 CAR, 44 YDS, 1 TD
Season Stats | 1,871 PASS YDS, 23 TD, 65% COMP, 4 INT | 77 CAR, 244 RUSH YDS

Kevin Diabate – WR – #1 Georgia
Last Game vs 10 Alabama (W 45–27) | 7 REC, 142 YDS, 20.3 AVG, 1 TD
Season Stats | 42 REC, 693 YDS, 10 TD

Post by **djp73** » 01 May 2026, 14:07

#14 USF @ Charlotte
Saturday October 13, 2029 | 2:30 PM | Jerry Richardson Stadium | Charlotte, North Carolina

#14 USF BULLS (6-1, 3-0)
Head Coach: DJ Porter | 33-4 at USF | 57-8 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 – W 58-9
Sat, Oct 13 – at Charlotte – 2:30 PM
Sat, Oct 20 – vs 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 1 Week
TE Cam Deablo – Dislocated Hip – Out 8 Weeks
CB David Igbinoghene – Torn Pectoral – Out 24 Weeks

CHARLOTTE 49ERS (1-5, 0-2)
Head Coach: Tim Albin | 55-53 Career
Schemes: Pistol | 4-2-5
2029 Season Schedule
Sat, Sep 1 – at Temple – L 29-17
Sat, Sep 8 – at #16 Ohio State – L 38-24
Sat, Sep 15 – vs Appalachian State – L 34-17
Sat, Sep 22 – at James Madison – L 42-37
Sat, Sep 29 – vs Tulsa – L 42-21
Sat, Oct 6 – at Kennesaw State – W 28-14
Sat, Oct 13 – vs #14 USF – 2:30 PM
Sat, Oct 20 – at East Carolina – 7:30 PM
Sat, Oct 27 – at Memphis – 7:30 PM
Sat, Nov 3 – vs Florida Atlantic – 6:00 PM
Sat, Nov 17 – vs North Texas – 3:30 PM
Sat, Nov 24 – at UTSA – 12:00 PM

Injury Report
RT K.J. Verrett – Torn Labrum – Out 3 Weeks
CB Quan Mon – Partial ACL Tear – Out 9 Weeks

Post by **redsox907** » 02 May 2026, 11:34

Rice got fried

looks like another easy dub against Charlotte

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