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Posted: 1/12/2026 8:55 AM

KI Sejour to Ohio. Big freshman season at Chattanooga...11 PBU's!

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Posted: 1/12/2026 8:56 AM

Also had an offer from Georgia State. Undersized player from Chattanooga who finished second in the conference in passer rating allowed (albeit a vastly distant second) to recent Purdue commit Dee Newsome.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 9:13 AM

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KI Sejour to Ohio. Big freshman season at Chattanooga...11 PBU's!

No fluke, had 22 as a senior in HS.

Just a lil fella, but so was Brawley, clearly has a motor on him and quick hands. Excited to see what he can do with DJ over top.

And FWIW, Brune has not changed his bio, still tagging OhioFB.

Folks like Harris removed it almost immediately. Could be something, could be nothing. His situation is, obviously, unique. I think there has to be a level of comfort he has now that won't be easily replicated or left behind. Even with Rosa/MTJ, he is starting to feel like someone who could pull his name out of the portal.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 11:28 AM

M.D.W.S.T wrote:expand_more

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KI Sejour to Ohio. Big freshman season at Chattanooga...11 PBU's!

Tbh I hope Brune withdraws his name from the portal and comes back to us.

I won't lose sleep if he doesn't, but he would give us the depth we need at RB. Rosa/Taylor and then re-add Brune, and we'd have a group of 3 RBs that can all work together imo.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 11:49 AM

https://x.com/i/status/2010755086365200848

Highly productive DE at the NAIA level from Indianapolis commits with one year of eligibility.

Says he's two-time all conference, one-time all American, and 6'5" 245#.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 12:04 PM

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LOVE this signing.

Was a 225 pound DE at Western Michigan before transferring to Marin, put on 20 pounds and dominated. Also was a Rugby All-American in HS. 3* star, 24th ranked player in Indiana. Also had an offer from Iowa State.

2022 - WMU - RS
2023 - WMU - Played 2 games
2024 - Marin - 53 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 9 sacks
2025 - Marin - 60 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 7 sacks, 5 pbu

Does NAIA count against eligibility? He might have more than just one season.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 12:12 PM

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This is the type of guy our staff has done a great job of bringing in and developing. Odjugo, Dukes, Marsh, Hermann--these guys who don't play a ton at big schools or who play a ton at smaller schools seem to meet in the middle. Our staff finds the experienced guys who can play like Hollenbaugh this year or Cam Rice a few years ago and marry them with the P5 guys like Hermann and Marsh (Boise should be considered P5) who are developed!!! It's a blessing and a curse because we lose these guys one year later! Street is going to inflict pain--mark it down!

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Posted: 1/12/2026 12:24 PM

I was looking up stats and wonder what the story is with their schedule. Check out the last four games.
https://muknights.com/sports/football/schedule

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Posted: 1/12/2026 12:35 PM

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I was looking up stats and wonder what the story is with their schedule. Check out the last four games.
https://muknights.com/sports/football/schedule

Ineligible player.

Street looks like a keeper.

Couple him with OUr current defensive linemen and you have some nightmares for opponent QBs.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 12:39 PM

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I was looking up stats and wonder what the story is with their schedule. Check out the last four games.
https://muknights.com/sports/football/schedule

"Marian University's football team was withdrawn from the 2025 NAIA Playoffs in December 2025 due to an academically ineligible player participating in three playoff games after dropping a course, falling below the required 12 credit hours (11) for full-time student status, leading to vacated wins and the team's season ending prematurely, a situation the university self-reported and apologized for, implementing new checks."

TOUGH SCENE.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 12:48 PM

Thanks. I did notice they did play UIndy (their only non forfeit loss) and he outperformed Danny Royster, who we offered but chose JMU. Royster did have a 44-yard punt tho.WTH. Some great athletes at lower levels these days.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 12:55 PM

Will be interesting to see how the next week shakes out regarding the portal. IMO we will still be looking at OL and S and/or the hybrid position that Adonis played. I believe our new OL coach is in the fold and we should see some movement along that front soon. Hauser coached safeties so I'm not sure what will happen defensively regarding position coaches but it seems all current D assistants are locked in.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 1:02 PM

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We have a new OL coach?

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Posted: 1/12/2026 1:15 PM

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We have a new OL coach?

Tavita Thompson took OU off his bio a few weeks ago, he seems to be following a lot of Cal Poly stuff lately, and doesn't follow any of our recent offers or visa versa.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 1:21 PM

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Mike Coleman wrote:expand_more

We have a new OL coach?

Tavita Thompson took OU off his bio a few weeks ago, he seems to be following a lot of Cal Poly stuff lately, and doesn't follow any of our recent offers or visa versa.

Any idea on the new OL coach?

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Posted: 1/12/2026 1:54 PM

Doc Bobcat wrote:expand_more

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Mike Coleman wrote:expand_more

We have a new OL coach?

Tavita Thompson took OU off his bio a few weeks ago, he seems to be following a lot of Cal Poly stuff lately, and doesn't follow any of our recent offers or visa versa.

Any idea on the new OL coach?

Yes, but I will let them announce when they see fit.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 2:05 PM

Mike Coleman wrote:expand_more

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Mike Coleman wrote:expand_more

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Mike Coleman wrote:expand_more

We have a new OL coach?

Tavita Thompson took OU off his bio a few weeks ago, he seems to be following a lot of Cal Poly stuff lately, and doesn't follow any of our recent offers or visa versa.

Any idea on the new OL coach?

Yes, but I will let them announce when they see fit.

I understand.

Thanks Mike.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 2:46 PM

Gillison is in!

Let's Goooo!!!

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Posted: 1/12/2026 2:56 PM

Power 4 Transfers so far:
TE Andrew Metzger - Kansas State
TE Jake Futney - Illinois
WR Preston Bowman - Kentucky
LB Cody Raymond - Wisconsin
DL Tyler Gillison - Michigan State

I like the guys are they are getting from all levels, especially the Power 4 guys

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Posted: 1/12/2026 3:16 PM

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We have quite the Pickerington connection

Pickerington North
Mike Taylor Jr.
Malachi Taylor (Incoming Freshman)
AJ Miller
Ryan Miller (Incoming Freshman)
Preston Bowman (Transfer)
Tyson Long

Pickerington Central
RJ Keuchler

Other Recent Pickerington Alum
Jeramiah Wood
CJ Doggette
Ben Johnson
Tyler Foster

Looks like we have another to add in latest commit Tyler Gillison. Pickerington Central

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Posted: 1/12/2026 3:19 PM

Lots of portal activity lately.

Where is the update list? Trying to keep up.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 3:22 PM

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Looks like we have another to add in latest commit Tyler Gillison. Pickerington Central

Gillison is a brute.

I wonder if he can play some inside DL.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 3:27 PM

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Looks like we have another to add in latest commit Tyler Gillison. Pickerington Central

Definitely add Sebastian Smith to that list of recents as well.

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Posted: 1/12/2026 3:34 PM

I wont go through the entire list of visits and offers, but here are the departures and commitments as of 3:32pm on 1/12/26. Please feel free to let me know if I missed anyone

1/12/26
Departures:

Tim Carpenter (QB)—>
Matthew Papas (QB)—>
Duncan Brune (RB)—>
Chase Hendricks (WR)—>California
Rodney Harris (WR)—>
Matthew Dragich (WR)—>
Alfed Jordan Jr (WR)—>
Mason Williams (TE)—>Ohio State
Nick Segarra (TE)—> Furman (FCS)
Aidan Johnson (OL)—>Towson (FCS)
Ibrahim Kebe (OL)—>
Jordon Jones (OL)—>
Davion Weatherspoon (OL)—>
Jay Crable (DL)—>Florida Atlantic
Anas Luqman (DL)—>
Jalen Thomeson (S)—>San Diego State
Taliq Black (S)—>
Alex Kasee (K)—>Grand Valley State (D2)
Britton Watts (K)—>
David Dellenbach (K)—>

Arrivals:
Kevin Fay (LS) Gardner Webb
Victor Rosa (RB) UConn
Andrew Metzger (TE) Kansas State
Jake Furtney (TE) Illinois
Preston Bowman (WR) Kentucky
Barry Dillon Jr. (DB) Incarnate Word
Tyler Gillison (DL) Michigan State
Isaiah Street (DL) Marian (NAIA)
KJ Sejour (DB) Chattanooga
Cody Raymon (LB) Wisconsin
Matt Vezza (QB) New Hampshire