Why did Mike Denbrock leave LSU? Former LSU OC returned to Notre Dame in offseason

When Gerad Parker announced he had accepted the head coaching job at Troy before Notre Dame’s Sun Bowl game last season, the Irish were in need of a new offensive coordinator.

To fill the hole on his staff, Marcus Freeman filled it with a familiar face: former Notre Dame associate head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock.

It was a move that seemed like a “home run” hire for Notre Dame but also one that was surprising, given Denbrock had orchestrated the No. 1 scoring offense at LSU and reportedly had signed an extension with the Tigers — but said extension wasn’t approved yet by LSU’s Board of Supervisors.

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In Denbrock’s first season back at Notre Dame, the Irish have posted the No. 6 scoring offense (37.0 points per game) in the country behind quarterback Riley Leonard and running back Jeremiyah Love. The Irish have outscored their opponents 77-51 in the postseason en route to their College Football Playoff championship game appearance.

On Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Denbrock’s unit will be tasked with overcoming the No. 1 scoring defense and total defense that is No. 8 Ohio State. A win on Monday in the CFP championship game would give Notre Dame its first national championship trophy since 1988.

Here’s what you need to know on why Denbrock left LSU and returned to Notre Dame over the past offseason:

Why did Mike Denbrock leave LSU for Notre Dame?

Denbrock was hired by Freeman following the 2023 season as Parker’s replacement at offensive…

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Author : South Bend Tribune

Publish date : 2025-01-20 12:01:00

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