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Luther McCoy embraces new chapter with Hawaii football team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:36 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

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Summary

Luther McCoy, a defensive lineman for the University of Hawaii, is transitioning into his senior year after previously playing at Minnesota. Struggling with injuries and a shift in focus towards academics, McCoy entered the transfer portal in December 2024 and found renewed enthusiasm under head coach Timmy Chang. At the start of training camp, McCoy weighed over 300 pounds, but has since adjusted his weight to between 280 and 285 pounds while emerging as a leader on the defensive line. McCoy's positive attitude and connection with his teammates have reinvigorated his passion for the game.

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•McCoy transferred to Hawaii in January 2025.
•He has undergone four surgeries for a shoulder injury.
•McCoy weighs between 280 and 285 pounds now.
•He enjoys running and exploring the island of Oahu.
•McCoy is seen as a leader on the defensive line.

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Hawaii defensive lineman Luther McCoy was Aquaman. “I grew up in the water,” said McCoy, who was reared in Jacksonville, Fla. “It was kind of my thing. Tubing, wakeboarding, everything you can do with a boat, that’s how I grew up. When he was a child, he would go to the beach with his family. As he got older, his group of friends would go to St. Johns River, where there were sandbars and, ...
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