Brandon Odoi

Brandon Odoi is a tenured journalist. He's covered youth football since 8th grade, high school football since 2009 and began covering college football in 2011 as a beat writer for the University of Miami Athletic programs. In 2011, he founded Football Hotbed a national multi-media platform for football across the country. He's a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and spent his first five years as a professional working at ABC Television Network, ending his career as a producer in Miami. He's married with two sons and resides in South Florida.

Episode 1: The Real Ones Canes Podcast Brandon Odoi & Brian ‘the Beast’ London

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Brandon Odoi
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On this episode, Brandon and The Beast dig into what the heck happened to the Miami Hurricanes last season. They get into a bit of a disagreement about whether Tyler Van Dyke is a system quarterback. ESPN’s Senior College Football

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Scouting Notebook: Western (FL) vs. Milton (GA)

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Brandon Odoi
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DAVIE, FL– Western played host to Milton High School (GA) in the opening game of the 2023 edition of the Broward County National High School Football Showcase.  Western, snuck past Milton behind a strong defensive effort and smart quarterback play

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2023 Football Hotbed Media Day Recap

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Brandon Odoi
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Hollywood, FL– The 2nd Annual Football Hotbed Media Day brought 31 teams from across South Florida to the Hope Church of Christ on Saturday, August 5, 2023.  The day began with Barbara Goleman High and rising sophomore Darryl Bell, III

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Prospect Spotlight: 2025 DB Gabriel Avin

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Brandon Odoi
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Hollywood, FL– As college recruiting staffers officially open up full communication with rising junior prospects, Football Hotbed will spotlight a few 2025 class athletes who need to be added to the recruiting boards of division one programs nationwide.  Treasure Coast

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Recap: 9th Annual Middle School Invitational Showcase 2023

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Brandon Odoi
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The class of 2027 athlete made big-time catches during the 7v7 portion that highlighted his metrics and confirmed his status as the best skill player overall during the two-day event.  The Future 4 QB competition was very tightly contested and 2027, rising 9th-grade class, the winner was  Fresno, California native Jerren Mao.

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Locals Shine on Day One of 9th Annual Middle School Invitational in Tuscon

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Brandon Odoi
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Chandler’s Jai Jones, also was extended a verbal offer by Arizona.  He ran an impressive 4.65 in the 40-yard dash and jumped an eye-popping 9 foot 6 inch broad jump.

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Linebackers Steal Show at 7th Annual Junior Showcase c/o 2024

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Brandon Odoi
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Johns Creek, GA- The 7th Annual National High School Showcase 2024 junior game was a very tightly contested affair.  A 66-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Colton Champman of Daniel High in Central, SC to Keon Davis of Newton High in Conyers,

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Cocoa Tigers def. Florida High Seminoles 38-31 (OT)

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Brandon Odoi
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Tallahassee, FL- In one of the most exciting games of the Florida High School football season, the Coccoa Tigers defeated Florida High School 38-31 in overtime to claim the 2 Suburban Florida High School Athletic Association title for 2022. Cocoa

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Chaminade Wins Fifth State Championship in Six Years

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Brandon Odoi
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Tallahassee, FL- The Chaminade Madonna Lions of Hollywood were too much for the Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders in the Florida High School Athletic Association 1 Metro Championship. Davion Gause rushed for 189 yards on 14 carries and quarterback Cedrick Bailey was 16

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American Heritage Gets by Bolles, Miami Central Awaits

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Brandon Odoi
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Pompano Beach, FL— American Heritage (Plantation) returns to the state championship for the first time since the Covid-19 2020 season.  It was made possible by a one-loss season and a great effort against formidable state power Jacksonville Bolles High the tune

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