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Phil Parker wins 2023 Broyles Award ahead of Citrus Bowl against Vols

Iowa’s Phil Parker wins the 2023 Broyles Award ahead of matchup with Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl.

Iowa defensive coordinator and secondary coach Phil Parker was named the winner of the 2023 Broyles Award on Tuesday.

The Broyles Award is presented annually to the top assistant coach in college football.

“Phil Parker is an incredible football coach, and I am extremely pleased that he has been recognized for his career success by the Broyles Committee,” Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz said. “We simply would not have achieved the success we have as a program without Phil’s dedication and leadership. Since 1999, we have benefited from Phil’s expertise and tenacity.

“Phil is an exceptional coach and teacher. He has helped develop hundreds of student athletes into better football players on the field and prepared them to be better men off the field. He is one of a kind, and I am so happy that he has been by my side in this program throughout the past 25 years.”

No. 23 Tennessee (8-4, 4-4 SEC) will play No. 17 Iowa (10-3, 7-2 Big Ten) in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024.

Kickoff between the Vols and Hawkeyes is slated for 1 p.m. EST. ABC will televise the matchup in Orlando, Florida.

Parker has served on Iowa’s coaching staff under Ferentz since 1999. He has served as the Hawkeyes’ defensive coordinator since 2012.

Georgia OC Mike Bobo named finalist for national award

First-year UGA offensive coordinator Mike Bobo is one of five finalists for the Broyles Award

Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo is one of five finalists for the Broyles Award, given to the nation’s top assistant coach.

Bobo is grouped with Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker, LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore and Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein.

Bobo is in his first year in charge of the Dawgs’ offense after being promoted from offensive analyst following the departure of Todd Monken to the Baltimore Ravens.

The former UGA quarterback spent eight seasons (2007-2014) in the same role under former Georgia head coach Mark Richt. Bobo was named a finalist for the same award in 2012.

Bobo and the Bulldogs will take on No. 8 Alabama next in the SEC Championship. Kickoff is set for Saturday at 4 p.m. ET in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, televised on CBS.

LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock named a finalist for Broyles Award

Mike Denbrock has led arguably the best offensive unit in the country this season.

LSU’s season hasn’t exactly gone according to plan in 2023, but it’s hard to put much of that blame on the offense, which is one of the best units in the entire country and is having a record-setting campaign.

Offensive coordinator [autotag]Mike Denbrock[/autotag] is the mastermind behind that group, and he’s been named a finalist for the Broyles Award — given to the top assistant coach in the country — for his efforts.

Denbrock is joined by Georgia OC Mike Bobo, Michigan OC Sherrone Moore, Iowa DC Phil Parker and Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as finalists. The winner of the award will be announced next Tuesday.

Denbrock is a longtime assistant under Kelly, and he’s in his second year at LSU’s OC after rejoining Kelly’s staff following a stint as the play-caller at Cincinnati.

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Ohio State football defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is a Broyles Award semifinalist

The Buckeye DC has been great this season.

Over the last few years, the one aspect that has held Ohio State football back has been its defense.

Offensively, the Buckeyes have been outstanding during that stretch, but the defense has failed them. Last year it very well could have cost Ohio State a College Football Playoff notational title, and defensive coordinator [autotag]Jim Knowles[/autotag] went to work this offseason to fix the issues.

It’s safe to say that he’s done what he set out to do. The Buckeyes are No. 2 in the nation in scoring defense, No. 3 in the country in total defense, No. 1 in team passing efficiency defense, No. 8 in third down conversion rate allowed — and the list goes on and on.

Knowles turnaround of the Buckeye defense has caught the eye of many, as he was named as a semi-finalist for the [autotag]Broyles Award[/autotag], given out annually to the top coordinator in the nation.

Ohio State has seen two of its previous assistants with this award, defensive coordinator Jim Heacock in 2007, and offensive coordinator Tom Herman in 2014. Hopefully Knowles makes it three later this year.

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Alabama OC Tommy Rees a semifinalist to win Broyles Award

On Monday, Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees was named as a semifinalist to win the Broyles Award.

Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees has been listed as a semifinalist to win the Broyles Award. The award recognizes the top assistant coach in the country.

The other semifinalists from the SEC are Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, and Missouri defensive lines coach Kevin Peoples.

Rees is in his first season as the offensive coordinator at Alabama. He assumed the role after former Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien left to join the New England Patriots.

The former Notre Dame quarterback and offensive coordinator has improved over the course of the season. Alabama head coach Nick Saban had the following to say regarding Rees’ nomination:

“Well, obviously, we nominated him, so we think he’s done a pretty good job,” Saban said with a smile I think he’s done a great job of transforming our offense and players and how they’ve improved. I think that’s made a huge difference in the confidence of our team offensively, as well as our team in general. He’s done an outstanding job.”

It will be interesting to see if Rees wins the award. He has certainly helped lead the Crimson Tide offense to new heights this season.

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LSU offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is a semifinalist for the Broyles Award

The mastermind behind the No. 1 offense in the NCAA is getting the recognition he deserves from voters.

The mastermind behind the No. 1 offense in the NCAA is getting the recognition he deserves from voters.

[autotag]Mike Denbrock[/autotag] is the offensive coordinator for the LSU Tigers and he has been the mastermind calling the plays for the Tigers as they have become the No. 1 offense in the NCAA. LSU’s offense has the No. 1 scoring offense in the country. They average 562.2 yards per game, 8.60 yards per play, and 6,184 yards on 719 plays.

All of those stats are No. 1 in the country. The only stat the Tigers do not lead in is offensive touchdowns. LSU has 67 touchdowns this season but the Oregon Ducks have 68. LSU is only one touchdown behind the Ducks and the Tigers have played the No. 1 rated strength of schedule in the country.

Denbrock joins Tommy Rees (Alabama), Adam Fuller (Florida State), Mike Bobo (Georgia), Phil Parker (Iowa), Bryant Haines (James Madison), Ron English (Louisville), Sherrone Moore (Michigan), Kevin Peoples (Missouri), Jim Knowles (Ohio State), Will Stein (Oregon), Manny Diaz (Penn State), Pete Kwiatkowski (Texas), D’Anton Lynn (UCLA), and Ryan Grubb (Washington) as the semifinalists.

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Manny Diaz makes semifinalist cut for Broyles Award

Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz one step closer to doing something no Penn State coach has ever done.

Penn State defensive coordinator [autotag]Manny Diaz[/autotag] continues to see his stock on the rise. On Monday, Diaz was named a semifinalist for the Broyles Award.

The Broyles Award is given to the nation’s top assistant coach in college football. First awarded in 1996, Penn State has never had a  Broyles Award winner on the staff. Diaz would be the first if he were to come away with the honor this season.

Under the leadership of Diaz, Penn State owns the nation’s second-best total defense by allowing just 238.7 yards per game. Penn State’s pass defense (6th, 159.5 ypg) and rushing defense (4th, 79.2 ypg) are among the best in the nation as well. Penn State is also allowing just 12.5 points per game (4th in the nation) and Penn State has the second-most sacks in the nation with 41.0 with one game remaining in the regular season. Penn State has also forced 24 takeaways, mostly all attributed to the defense, which is always a key area of focus for Diaz and his defenses.

Last year’s Broyles Award winner was Garrett Riley. The current Clemson offensive coordinator won the award in the same role while with TCU in 2022. Josh Gattis, a former Penn State assistant under James Franklin, won the award while at Michigan in 2021. Gattis is currently the offensive coordinator for Maryland.

Other former Broyles Award winners include Steve Sarkisian (Alabama, 2020), Joe Brady (LSU, 2019), Lincoln Riley (Oklahoma, 2015), Pat Narduzzi (Michigan State, 2013), and Kirby Smart (Alabama, 2009).

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Tim Banks nominated for Broyles Award

Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks nominated for the Broyles Award.

Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks has been nominated for the Frank Broyles Award.

The award is given to the top assistant football coach. Banks is one of 57 nominees for the award, which is given by the Broyles Foundation.

The award is named for former Arkansas head coach Frank Broyles.

The Broyles Award selection process includes the Football Writers Association of America, broadcasters, a College Football Hall-of-Fame selection committee and current college head coaches.

A selection committee of former head coaches, broadcasters and a committee representing the FWAA will select 15 semifinalists and the winner.

The 2022 Broyles Award winner was TCU offensive coordinator Garrett Riley, who is now serving in the same capacity at Clemson.

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Manny Diaz up for top assistant coach award

Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz up for national award.

It has been quite a contrast of success for the Penn State offense and defense this season. In the same week Penn State moved on from its offensive coordinator due to struggles with the football, Penn State defensive coordinator [autotag]Manny Diaz[/autotag] has officially been named a nominee for this year’s Broyles Award.

The Broyles Award is given to the nation’s top assistant coach in college football. First awarded in 1996, Penn State has never had a  Broyles Award winner on the staff. Diaz would be the first if he were to come away with the honor this season.

Under the leadership of Diaz, Pen State owns the nation’s second-best total defense by allowing just 239.7 yards per game. Penn State’s pass defense (7th, 162.5 ypg) and rushing defense (3rd, 77.2 ypg) are among the best in the nation as well. Penn State is also allowing just 13.1 points per game (4th in the nation) and Penn State is tied for the third-most sacks in the nation with 38.0 with two games remaining in the regular season. Penn State has also forced 20 takeaways, mostly all attributed to the defense, which is always a key area of focus for Diaz and his defenses.

Last year’s Broyles Award winner was Garrett Riley. The current Clemson offensive coordinator won the award in the same role while with TCU in 2022. Josh Gattis, a former Penn State assistant under James Franklin, won the award while at Michigan in 2021. Gattis is currently the offensive coordinator for Maryland.

Other former Brolyes Award winners include Steve Sarkisian (Alabama, 2020), Joe Brady (LSU, 2019), Lincoln Riley (Oklahoma, 2015), Pat Narduzzi (Michigan State, 2013), and Kirby Smart (Alabama, 2009).

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Georgia Bulldogs assistant nominated for national award

Georgia OC Mike Bobo nominated for Broyles Award

Georgia Bulldogs offensive coordinator Mike Bobo is one of 57 finalists for the Broyles Award, which is given to the nation’s top assistant coach.

Bobo is in his first year in charge of the Dawgs’ offense after being promoted from offensive analyst following the departure of Todd Monken to the Baltimore Ravens.

The former UGA quarterback spent eight seasons (2007-2014) in the same role under former Georgia head coach Mark Richt. Bobo was named a finalist for the same award in 2012.

Much was made about head coach Kirby Smart’s decision to promote Bobo instead of starting a national search for the role. Bobo’s track record at South Carolina and Auburn wasn’t successful, which didn’t sit well with some Georgia fans when considering the move.

Bobo has done plenty to silence doubters this season as the Bulldogs sit at fifth in the country in total offense (504.8 yards per game) and sixth in scoring offense (40.6 points per game).

Bobo’s offense is just shy of the program record of 41.3 points per game that he helped set in 2014.

The undefeated No. 2 Bulldogs will travel to Tennessee to take on the No. 19 Volunteers on Saturday for the last SEC matchup of the regular season. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET, televised on CBS.

Bobo’s great play-calling helped the Bulldogs total over 600 yards of offense in Georgia’s recent home win over Ole Miss.