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One newcomer and a forgotten face from the past were the most noteworthy takeaways when Kansas State coach Chris Klieman released his first official depth chart Monday ahead of the Saturday season opener against Stanford. Sophomore Felix Anudike, who app eared in five games last year as a true freshman, vaulted to the top of the chart at one defensive end position ahead of super-senior Bronson Massie. On offense, senior transfer Daniel Imatorbhebhe and junior Sammy Wheeler had received most of the hype a t tight end, only to be listed in a dead heat behind super-senior Nick Lenners.Anudike, a 6-foot-3, 255-pounder from Lee's Summit, Missouri, had received rave reviews throughout fall camp after recording a modest three tackles with one sack last y ear. Khalid Duke will start at the other end, with senior transfer Timmy Horne and senior Eli Huggins at tackle. "Tremendous," was defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman's assessment of Anudike's progress midway through camp. "Last year he was a good playe r that made splash plays in practice, but in the game situations you were always a little nervous. "Now he's the guy, and I think he's stepped into more of a leadership role. You can just tell by the way he walks, talks (and) acts, he's going to be a goo d player for a lot of years." Anudike agreed that his knowledge of the game has improved. He also has bulked up to 255 pounds after coming in before the COVID-19 quarantine at 215. "Coming in last year, I didn't know that much about how to play my role a s a defensive end," he said. "Then seeing Wyatt Hubert, Bronson Massie and everybody ahead of me, they taught me the game better and made me play even faster." - Topeka Capital Journal
Jr/2023  DE *Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State
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As Duke prepares an offense built around a rushing attack featuring preseason all-ACC running back Mataeo Durant and new starting quarterback Gunnar Holmberg, the return of a big man in the middle of the line is equally important. Considered one of the A CC's top centers entering last season, Jack Wohlabaugh suffered a torn knee ligament in practice before a game had been played. That was the first of many unfortunate occurrences as the Blue Devils slumped to a 2-9 record in the pandemic-altered season. With a new season beginning on Friday at Charlotte, Duke has Wohlabaugh back, healthy and ready to anchor an offensive front that's of major importance."Jack Wohlabaugh is critical," Duke co-offensive coordinator Jeff Faris said. "He's obviously a great player and he's an even better leader. He's been really good at bringing those young offensive linemen along. He's done a really, really good job with his rehab and strength work." Wohlabaugh had reconstructive right knee surgery last Sept. 15 to repair a torn ACL. So Duke will play two games next month before he hits one year post-operation. Still, as he prepares to open the season in the starting lineup, Wohlabaugh is feeling strong and comfortable about his repaired knee. "I'm really focused o n just getting my knee to feel better and stronger and get back to my old self where I've almost forgotten about having to trust it," Wohlabaugh said. - Herald Sun
rSr/2022 C Jack Wohlabaugh, Duke
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Former Auburn defensive tackle Tyrone Truesdell has resurfaced at another SEC program ahead of the start of the 2021 season. Truesdell, who was set to be a super senior at Auburn this season but departed the program before the start of fall camp, was off icially added to Florida's roster Monday morning. Truesdell will have one year of eligibility with the Gators after joining the team as a graduate transfer.The 6-foot-2, 326-pounder was a four-year contributor and two-year starter for Auburn along the defensive line, and he was expected to be a major piece of the Tigers' defensive front this season under new defensive coordinator Derek Mason after he opted to take advantage of the NCAA's free year of eligibility and return to Auburn for a fifth s eason. After going through spring practices and summer workouts, however, Truesdell was not practicing with the team during the opening week of fall camp, and head coach Bryan Harsin later confirmed that Truesdell was no longer with the program. He is th e second member of Auburn's 2020 starting defensive line to transfer to Florida, joining fellow defensive tackle Daquan Newkirk, who joined the Gators as a grad transfer in the spring. - Birmingham News
rSr/2022 DT Tyrone Truesdell, Florida
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Cunningham might have been the most improved Wildcat during training camp. He put on about nine pounds of muscle over the summer and expanded his game, running sharper routes and making more plays in the intermediate areas of the field. Cunningham has sp lit time between the football and track teams. He clocked a personal-best time of 10.61 seconds in the 100 meters earlier this year. A player that fast should have career averages greater than 11.9 yards per reception and 19.4 yards per kickoff return.Cunningham's 15.4-yard per-catch average last season included a 75-yard touchdown reception in the opener vs. USC. He averaged only 8.0 yards on his other eight grabs. How could an athlete as explosive as Cunningham get so little bang for his buck? Arizona's porous pass protection undoubtedly played a role. If the scheme created opportunities for him, they weren't realized aside from that deep ball against the Trojans. Cunningham also wasn't as polished a player as he is now. We don't expect Cunnin gham to lead Arizona in receptions; that should be a two-man battle between Stanley Berryhill III and BJ Casteel. But there's a good chance Cunningham will rank among the offense's leaders in big plays thanks to his own improvement and Jedd Fisch recogni zing how potent a weapon Cunningham can be. - Arizona Star News
rSr/2022 WR Tayvian Cunningham, Arizona
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Senior Josh Ross and redshirt freshman Nikhai Hill-Green will open the season as Michigan's starting inside linebackers, but there isn't much depth behind them. New linebackers coach George Helow said Thursday that Colson "absolutely" could see playing t ime this fall. Michigan's top-ranked defensive recruit in the 2021 class has missed some time during camp because of injury but returned to practice late last week. Colson stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 225 pounds. "Junior is a guy who is athletic, that's bi g, that has the frame, has the legs," Ross told reporters Thursday. "You're looking at him like, 'Man, you're a freshman? You don't even know what you're capable of.' But as far as the athleticism piece, that dude is athletic. That dude is fast and can m ove and is really a good linebacker, is going to be a great linebacker for years to come." - Ann Arbor News
Jr/2024 ILB Junior Colson, Michigan
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Alabama sophomore outside linebacker Quandarrius Robinson has been suspended indefinitely as he faces a DUI charge. Robinson was involved in a three-car collision in Tuscaloosa late Saturday night. Nobody was injured but Robinson was taken to jail, polic e said. "He'll get evaluation and also go through the protocols that we have for any alcohol or drug-related issue," coach Nick Saban said Monday. A Jackson-Olin High School product, Robinson was the No. 65 overall prospect in the 2020 recruiting class b ut didn't appear in a game as a freshman last season. Robinson was not listed on the two-deep depth chart released Monday. - Birmingham News
rSr/2025 OLB Que Robinson, Alabama
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Senior center Sam Marrazzo did not play for the Bruins and was seen in street clothes before the game. Marrazzo missed most of spring camp and was limited throughout fall camp in August. His status was questionable for Saturday. Marrazzo suffered a leg i njury in the 2020 season finale against Stanford. Jon Gaines II has gained valuable experience at center by taking first-team reps in Marrazzo's absence. Atonio Mafi made a surprise start at right guard, after Duke Clemens was listed as the starter on th e 2-deep released earlier this week. "We rotated Paul (Grattan), (Mafi) and Duke," Kelly said. "So whoever started the game is inconsequential to us, but (Mafi) has done a great job in the transition from moving from defensive line to offensive line. "I thought (Mafi has) done a great job and we're excited about seeing how he continues to grow." - Orange County Register
rSr/2023 OG Atonio Mafi, UCLA
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An Alabama football player was in jail Sunday morning after a car wreck in Tuscaloosa. Linebacker Quandarrius Robinson was charged with DUI after the wreck near the University of Alabama campus. The collision involved three cars and occurred just after 1 1 p.m. at the corner of Hargrove Road and Prince Avenue, according to Tuscaloosa Police. Two of the cars were heavily damaged but nobody was injured and Robinson was taken to jail pending a sobriety test, according to TPD. Robinson on Sunday morning was listed as an inmate at Tuscaloosa County Jail with a $1,000 bond. - Birmingham News
rSr/2025 OLB Que Robinson, Alabama
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Virginia Tech's 2021 captains aren't lacking experience. The Hokies picked tight end James Mitchell, linebacker Dax Hollifield, safety Chamarri Conner, offensive lineman Brock Hoffman and offensive lineman Tyrell Smith to be captains this fall. Smith is a notable selection as a rare three-time captain. He was voted captain by his teammates in 2019. The veteran lineman initially planned to be a graduate assistant in the weight room this season, but reversed course after spring camp.He's the only p layer remaining on the roster who signed with Tech during coach Frank Beamer's tenure. He's played in 54 games during his career and played in every game for Tech from 2016-18. Smith's co-captains last year were safety Divine Deablo, defensive tackle Jar rod Hewitt and linebacker Rayshard Ashby. This year his co-captains all have prominent places on the depth chart as well. Mitchell briefly flirted with the idea of entering the NFL Draft, but decided to come back for another season. As the team's startin g tight end last year, he had 26 catches for 435 yards with four touchdowns. - Roanoke Times
rSr/2022 TE James Mitchell, Virginia Tech
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Arkansas tight end Koilan Jackson's football career has come to a close. Jackson, a redshirt senior whose playing time was severely limited in recent years due to injuries, made the announcement Wednesday in a post to his Twitter account. "After a long t alk with my family and Coach (Sam) Pittman I've decided to walk away from the game of football," he wrote. "I just want to thank everybody that gave me the opportunity to play the game I loved since I was born. I wanna thank the fans that supported me th rough this journey. "It was a tough decision, especially after battling back from an injury and with the season right around the corner, but I feel it was best for me and my life in the future. Forever a Hog."A former 4-star receiver out of Joe T. Robinson High School in Little Rock, Jackson redshirted during his first year on campus after suffering a knee injury in preseason practice. He saw the field in 14 games over the next two seasons, including 11 as a redshirt junior in 2019. Jackson did n ot play in 2020 due to another injury. In the last year, he transitioned from wide receiver to tight end, where coaches were hopeful he could contribute when healthy. - Northwest Arkansas Times
rSr/2022 WR Koilan Jackson, Arkansas
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Just his name alone makes him interesting. There aren't many Bumper Pools in the world. The senior linebacker for the Arkansas Razorbacks has one of the best names in college football, no doubt. He and Alabama freshman defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry a re two easy picks for the All-SEC name team. Throughout the summer, The Tuscaloosa News is taking a look at an interesting player or person around each Alabama football opponent: not necessarily the best, the worst or the most important person. Instead, the focus for this series is on who's interesting.Pool earns that label solely based on his name. No elevator pitch needed. The mention of his name leads to immediate curiosity. Believe it or not, it's his legal first name, per Bob Holt of the Ark ansas Democrat-Gazette. It wasn't Pool's given name at birth, though. That was James Morris Pool. But his dad starting calling him Bumper almost right away. "I didn't even know how to spell my full name when I was going through preschool," Pool told Holt . "A teacher asked me to spell my name one day, and I wrote Bumper because that's what my name was to me." Once the linebacker turned 16, he made the switch permanent. His full name is now Bumper James Morris Pool. He's got more going for him than a cool name. Pool put together a strong junior season in 2020 for the Razorbacks as he tallied 101 total tackles. His 11.2 tackles per game ranked second in the SEC. - Montgomery Advertiser
rSr/2023 ILB Bumper Pool, Arkansas
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USC receiver Bru McCoy won't face criminal charges after the Los Angeles County district attorney's office declined to file a case following his arrest last month on suspicion of felony intimate partner violence. The district attorney's office cited insu fficient evidence when asked about its decision but offered no further details. "We appreciate the careful consideration by both the district attorney's office and LAPD," Michael Goldstein, McCoy's attorney, said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times. "We always trusted the process and the right decision was made." McCoy, 21, was arrested July 24 at 5:30 p.m. on suspicion of violating California Penal Code Section 273.5(a), which pertains to a person who "willfully inflicts corporal injury resulting i n a traumatic condition" upon a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant or dating partner. He was released the same night on $50,000 bail and was scheduled to appear in court Nov. 24. - Los Angeles Times
rSr/2025 WR Bru McCoy, Tennessee
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On paper, the wide receiver room undoubtedly will be a strength for SMU heading into the 2021 season. Reggie Roberson Jr., even after a season-ending knee injury, was recently named a Top 100 player in college football by ESPN. Senior Danny Gray is on th e radar of NFL teams, and Rashee Rice has over 1,000 yards in two seasons at SMU, making him a prime candidate for a breakout junior season.And then there's Arizona State transfer Jordan Kerley. "You go and look at fall camp and I'm not so sure he hasn't been our most consistent receiver," head coach Sonny Dykes recently said. Saturday was a good example. Kerley, a transfer and Austin native, had three touchdown receptions in team drills - both 7on7 and 11on11 - at SMU's open practice in Ford Sta dium, including a touchdown reception from freshman Preston Stone that went for at least 50 yards. SMU's practices have been open to the media, and with each practice he's seemingly progressed to the point where he's now turning heads. "We have gotten a lot of chemistry over the past few weeks," Kerley said, "and I feel like our team is definitely cooking." - Dallas Morning News
rSr/2024 WR Jordan Kerley, Southern Methodist
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Two weeks before the start of the season, Ole Miss football still isn't done building its roster. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin announced the addition of offensive lineman Jordan Rhodes to the roster Monday. Rhodes, who played in 20 games over the last thre e years at South Carolina, is a 6-foot-4, 335-pound lineman originally from Fairburn, Georgia. Rhodes has two years of eligibility remaining and will be immediately eligible to play. Rhodes played in four games for South Carolina in 2020 without making a start. He played in all 12 of the Gamecocks' games in 2019. Rhodes entered his name into the transfer portal in April. This addition marks two veteran offensive linemen added by the Rebels this summer. Ole Miss also brought in Utah transfer Orlando Uman a, who is expected to start at center when healthy. - The Clarion Ledger
rSr/2023 OT Jordan Rhodes, Arkansas State
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It was a cruel coincidence how two of Georgia Southern's most experienced football players - whose uniform numbers were each changed to No. 1, befitting their leadership qualities - missed the Eagles' second and final scrimmage of the fall preseason on S aturday. Coach Chad Lunsford said fifth-year running back J.D. King was held out as a precaution as the former No. 15 completes his recovery from a torn ACL that ended his 2020 season prematurely. King has been medically cleared, and played in the Aug. 1 4 scrimmage, but was on the sidelines Saturday at Paulson Stadium.Then Lunsford said he had some bad news that only reinforced why taking precautions is advisable in this contact sport. Inside linebacker Todd Bradley-Glenn, a sixth-year senior wit h a well-chronicled history of serious injuries while playing at Valdosta High School and in Statesboro, had torn his left biceps muscle in the first scrimmage and will miss the entire 2021 season. "That is a huge blow for us at the linebacker spot, but more importantly, it's a huge blow for us because of what an awesome leader he was on the field for us," Lunsford said. - Savannah Morning News
rSr/2023 ILB Todd Bradley-Glenn, Georgia Southern
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