On Monday, the Frank and Barbara Broyles Foundation named LSU offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Mike Denbrock as one of five finalists for the annual Broyles Award.
Denbrock is joined by fellow finalists Mike Bobo (Georgia), Phil Parker (Iowa), Sherrone Moore (Michigan), and Will Stein (Oregon).
The award is given to college football's top assistant coach.
According to LSU sports information, The Tigers are the only school in the FBS program averaging 300 passing yards and 200 rushing yards per game. LSU ranks in the Top 10 in both categories as the Tigers are No. 4 in passing yards (334.4) per game and No. 7 in rushing yards (213.5) a contest.
Denbrock’s offense is anchored by Heisman Trophy candidate Jayden Daniels, who leads the nation in total offense by nearly 75 yards, averaging 412.2 yards per game with the next closest being Oregon’s Bo Nix at 338.2.
Daniels is one of only five players in SEC history to account for 50 touchdowns in a season, joining Joe Burrow (65), Tim Tebow (55), Cam Newton (51) and Bryce Young (50) – all of whom went on to win the Heisman Trophy.
A selection committee of former head coaches, broadcasters, and a committee representing the Football Writers Association of America narrowed the list of nominees to five.
The winner will be announced next Monday night in Little Rock, Ark.
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