2028 QB Woody Corey transfers to Lipscomb Academy (Tenn.)

Trent Dilfer returns as head coach, bringing in highly touted QB prospect

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Woody Corey, a class of 2028 quarterback prospect, has transferred from Noblesville High School in Indiana to Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. Corey will now play under the tutelage of renowned quarterback coach Trent Dilfer, who has returned as the head coach of Lipscomb Academy after a stint at UAB.

Why it matters

Lipscomb Academy has a strong reputation for developing high-level football talent, and Dilfer's return as head coach is expected to further elevate the program. Corey's transfer is a significant addition that could help the Mustangs regain their status as a powerhouse in Tennessee high school football.

The details

Corey, a 6-foot-3 left-handed quarterback, saw limited playing time at Noblesville High School in 2025, rushing for 14 yards and a touchdown while not recording a pass. Noblesville struggled to a 1-9 record that season. Corey now joins a Lipscomb Academy program that thrived under Dilfer's previous tenure, and the highly regarded QB coach will look to develop Corey into a top prospect in the 2028 class.

  • Trent Dilfer spent 2019-2022 as the head coach of Lipscomb Academy before leaving to become the head coach at UAB.
  • Dilfer has now returned to Lipscomb Academy as the head coach.
  • Woody Corey transferred to Lipscomb Academy from Noblesville High School in Indiana on March 5, 2026.

The players

Trent Dilfer

The head coach of Lipscomb Academy, known for his success in developing high-level quarterback talent.

Woody Corey

A class of 2028 quarterback prospect who has transferred from Noblesville High School in Indiana to Lipscomb Academy in Tennessee.

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What’s next

Corey will look to make an immediate impact as Lipscomb Academy's starting quarterback under Dilfer's tutelage, with the goal of leading the Mustangs back to the top of Tennessee high school football.

The takeaway

Lipscomb Academy's ability to lure a highly touted quarterback prospect like Woody Corey, coupled with the return of renowned coach Trent Dilfer, signals the program's intent to reclaim its status as one of the premier high school football teams in Tennessee.