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LeVar Woods ranked top special teams coach in Big Ten

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:46 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

LeVar Woods ranked top special teams coach in Big Ten
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LeVar Woods of Michigan State has been named the top special teams coach in the Big Ten, according to Matrix Analytical. Woods received a rating of 85.22, outperforming Purdue's James Shibest, who ranked second with a score of 79.08. The recognition follows Woods' hiring from Iowa, viewed as a significant addition to the Spartans' coaching staff. The full rankings of the top special teams coaches were shared on social media, highlighting the importance of this role within college football.

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  • •LeVar Woods ranked first among Big Ten special teams coaches.
  • •Woods scored 85.22 in the rankings released by Matrix Analytical.
  • •Purdue's James Shibest was the second-ranked coach with 79.08.
  • •Woods was hired from Iowa, adding to Michigan State's coaching strength.
  • •The full rankings were shared via social media.
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  • 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — MSU football coach ranked as best in his field in Big Ten
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