Mike Denbrock, who served as the offensive coordinator (OC) for LSU for two seasons and helped lead the team to national success in offensive statistics, is set to become the new OC at Notre Dame. His move comes after a period where LSU's offense, under his guidance, led the nation in total offense, scoring, yards per play, and several other categories, and quarterback Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy. Denbrock, a double-major honor graduate, was a finalist for the Broyles Award. Despite having reportedly agreed to a new three-year contract extension with LSU on Dec. 6, the contract was left unsigned, leading to his departure. In his absence, LSU has appointed quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan and wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton as co-offensive coordinators for the upcoming ReliaQuest Bowl against Wisconsin. Notre Dame's head coach Marcus Freeman has been credited with a significant hire, while LSU's head coach Brian Kelly is now searching for a new coordinator.
Link to the instant reaction to Mike Denbrock leaving LSU for Notre Dame + a Christmas mega-mailbag. 'Tis the season https://t.co/rchAuz4gaV
#LSU QBs coach Joe Sloan and WRs coach Cortez Hankton will be co-offensive coordinators vs. Wisconsin in the Reliaquest Bowl. Brian Kelly: “I’m confident in Cortez and Joe’s ability to run the offense ... I know they will do a good job." https://t.co/hOgbEkoH21 https://t.co/SgV72r0V9y
Brian Kelly gives his thoughts on Hankton and Sloan becoming the co-offensive coordinators for the bowl game. The #LSU press release also further confirms Denbrock’s departure. https://t.co/rfKXwJQUMq
With LSU OC Mike Denbrock off to Notre Dame, LSU QB coach Cortez Hankton & WR coach Joe Sloan will serve as the Tigers’ co-offensive coordinators in ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Wisconsin
News: LSU receivers coach Cortez Hankton and quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan will serve as co-offensive coordinators against Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl. OC Mike Denbrock left today for Notre Dame. https://t.co/cZUpvPTj7Q
LSU says Cortez Hankton and Joe Sloan will serve as co-offensive coordinators for the ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Wisconsin after Mike Denbrock’s departure. Brian Kelly: https://t.co/4Y3h82Lxdh
Home-run hire for Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame. Had to wait a year but Denbrock is actually a better fit than Andy Ludwig. A blow for Brian Kelly and LSU. https://t.co/LZuJr7Xy1t
Quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan and wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton will be co-offensive coordinators for the ReliaQuest Bowl, per an #LSU spokesman. https://t.co/2vm4UdN3fH
“Mike Denbrock reportedly agreed to an LSU contract extension on Dec. 6 after overtures from Texas A&M, but the deal was never signed.” #NDFootball #NotreDame #LSU https://t.co/o6ofQC4jME
New: I just posted some thoughts on #LSU's offensive coordinator position. - Mike Denbrock's departure after 2 seasons - What it means for the Tigers - Brian Kelly's search for a new coordinator That and more on The @BengalTigerOn3. (+) https://t.co/iRLQHTrinS https://t.co/9n4WtOfjXd
How did @NDFootball so quickly land Mike Denbrock as OC after Denbrock had just agreed to a massive new 3-year deal @ LSU? Well, @FootballScoop has the details of an unsigned contract & how Notre Dame is making a record, unprecedented deal: https://t.co/hfKfevH1BX
With Mike Denbrock as OC, LSU led the nation in: Total offense (547.8) Scoring offense (46.4) Yards per play (8.53) Plays of 20+, 30+ and 40+ yards (182 total) 3rd down conversions (56.67%) Fewest punts (21) Jayden Daniels won the Heisman. Denbrock was a Broyles Award finalist. https://t.co/S29h2pCad9
So excited to see Mike Denbrock back with @NDFootball at OC. Just a spectacular fit, loves ND, great get by @Marcus_Freeman1 #GoIrish https://t.co/lIUn7hLcyv
Awesome person and A++ hire. So excited to see him back on campus. Let’s go @MikeDenbrock !! https://t.co/ntSAYYxxzR
BREAKING: @irishillustratd and @247Sports have learned that #NotreDame is expected to name Mike Denbrock its next Offensive Coordinator. Huge win for Marcus Freeman to bring one of the nation’s premier coordinators back to South Bend. Story https://t.co/4ZPy8Xxcxt #247Sports https://t.co/xK6m7G8QYL
Denbrock worked under Luke Fickell at Cincy (2017-'21) and is LSU's OC. https://t.co/DOZBhHB6hR
LSU losing its offensive coordinator, per this report. He had agreed to a new contract with he program earlier this month. https://t.co/0Woj52MYzl
Luke Fickell had LSU OC Mike Denbrock in the same role for 5 seasons at Cincy. Fickell knows how Denbrock can improvise and adapt his scheme to his players. That'll be big for Denbrock as he tries to beat his former boss without his Heisman-winning QB. https://t.co/oaOavboZpp
So proud of our dude and the young man he has become the past 4 years. Double-major, honor graduate all while working full-time-plus with the football team. Excited to see what's to come. https://t.co/T0LXVIG2Gt
Quarterbacks, trust me this is a coach you will want to play for. Come be developed, mentored and groomed by one of the best in the country. @JakeSpavital #PersonOverPlayer #BeyoU https://t.co/WmELZeEmqB
From being a part of my first ever recruiting class at UH, to being our QB1, to being a friend and eventually joining this staff, I seriously can’t be more excited and proud to see this news.. @Deriqking__ is a real one 👊 https://t.co/ybNLZ5VZQl