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LSU hires Carolina Panthers QB coach Jake Peetz as offensive coordinator

Both picks Joe Brady's recommendation
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Posted at 3:31 PM, Jan 06, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-06 16:31:27-05

LSU announces two big hiring moves as the Tigers lock in Jake Peets as its new offensive coordinator and DJ Mangas as the passing game coordinator. Both coaches come from the Carolina Panther’s where they held assistant roles this past season.

The connection to LSU’s championship season goes back to the Tigers former passing game coordinator Joe Brady who became Carolina’s offensive coordinator this season. In addition to NFL experience, both Peetz and Mangas have a mix of college experience under their belt, including time spent in the SEC West.