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01/13/23 - WR Gary Bryant Jr., rJr/2026, Oregon + More +

Former Southern Cal receiver Gary Bryant, one of the top receivers in the transfer portal, will visit UM on Friday before moving on to Texas A&M on Sunday, according to 247 Sports. Bryant, 5-10, was a four-star receiver coming out of Corona, California, in 2020; Rivals rated him the No. 7 receiver in that class. Bryant had seven catches for 51 in five games as a freshman, then had 44 catches for 579 yards and seven touchdowns in 10 games in 2021. - Miami Herald

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WR Gary Bryant Jr., Oregon
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01/13/23 - DE Eyabi Okie-Anoma, rSr/2024, Charlotte + More +

The top-rated player in Alabama's 2018 recruiting class is looking to transfer to a fifth different school. Eyabi Okie, who was known as Eyabi Anoma when he signed with Alabama as a five-star recruit more than five years ago, entered the NCAA transfer portal on Thursday, On3 Sports and the Detroit Free Press reported. Okie is a graduate transfer. Okie was the No. 4-rated player nationally in 247 Sports' composite when he signed with Alabama on Dec. 20, 2017.

He played in 12 games as a freshman in 2018, earning all-freshman SEC honors after recording two tackles for a loss. But Okie was later suspended by Alabama and entered the transfer portal before the 2019 season, landing that season at Houston. But Houston dismissed him after the 2019 season and, after sitting out the 2020 season, he later joined Tennessee-Martin for the 2021 season. Okie transferred again to Michigan before the 2022 season, changing his last name to honor his mother. He finished this season with 2.5 sacks for the Wolverines. - Birmingham News

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DE Eyabi Okie-Anoma, Charlotte
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01/12/23 - DT *Mazi Smith, Jr/2023, Michigan + More +

Michigan football star Mazi Smith admitted to his mistakes in front of Ann Arbor's 15th District Court Judge Karen Quinlan Valvo on Thursday afternoon and said that he learned his lesson during his sentencing for a misdemeanor gun crime. "I've had an opportunity to learn," said Smith. "I learned immediately in the back of a police car, but I had an opportunity to turn this into a lesson quickly." Valvo sentenced Smith to 12 months of probation, under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA).

The act gives young adults a chance at avoiding a criminal record if they successfully complete the conditions given to them. Smith's attorney, John Shea, originally asked for the 12-month probation to be reduced to six months but Judge Valvo rejected the request. Instead, she told Smith that if he completes six months with no violations he can request an early discharge. As of now, he is set to appear again Dec. 28 for his final discharge. - The Detroit News

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DT *Mazi Smith, Michigan
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01/12/23 - DE *Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Jr/2023, Kansas State + More +

The Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, a 5X time All-American in 2022, Felix Anudike-Uzomah will take his talents to the NFL. Uzomah announced on his Twitter account Thursday afternoon that he will declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. Uzomah finished the 2022 campaign with 46 tackles, 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass break up. Overall, "King" Felix ends his K-State career with 31 games played, 100 total tackles, 20.5 sacks (sixth in school history) and eight forced fumbles. - WIBW TV, Kansas

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DE *Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State
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01/12/23 - DE Anthony Lucas, Jr/2026, Southern California + More +

Former Texas A&M defensive lineman Anthony Lucas has committed to USC. Lucas, a former five-star recruit in the Top247 rankings for the Class of 2022, will have three years of eligibility and joins the Trojans as a true sophomore. The 6-6, 270-pound Chapparal High School product and Scottsdale (Ariz.) native had 10 tackles and one tackle for a loss this past season.

Lucas is an NFL prototype player who will have immediate impact on the USC defense and should start for the next two seasons. In 2023 he will play alongside another former five-star recruit, Korey Foreman. Lucas was a member of Texas A&M's historic 2022 recruiting class that ranked No. 10 all time, but the Aggies and Jimbo Fisher have now lost Chris Marshall at wide receiver to Ole Miss and Denver Harris at cornerback to LSU. Both were five stars along with Lucas. - Trojanswire.com

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DE Anthony Lucas, Southern California
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01/11/23 - ILB Mike Smith Jr., rSr/2024, Baylor + More +

Former Liberty linebacker Mike Smith committed to Baylor on Tuesday after former North Texas tight end Jake Roberts committed to the Bears on Monday night. As a fourth-year junior, Smith led Liberty with 85 tackles in 2022 with 10 for loss, three forced fumbles and an interception. Previously in three seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast, he collected 248 tackles (151 solo, 97 assisted), 19 tackles for a loss, seven sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions. - Waco Tribune Herald

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ILB Mike Smith Jr., Baylor
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01/11/23 - FB Brant Kuithe, rSr/2025, Utah + More +

Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe will be returning once again. Kuithe announced on social media Monday morning that he will play for the Utes in 2023 instead of entering his name in April's NFL draft. The news comes as Kuithe, Utah's most important receiving target, played in just four games in 2022 after he tore his ACL Sept. 24 against Arizona State.

Kuithe returned to the Utes in 2022 after it appeared he could have been a relatively high draft pick last spring. The 2023 season will be Kuithe's fifth as a Ute. A native of Katy, Texas, the 6-foot-2, 219-pounder was named to the All-Pac-12 second team for three consecutive seasons from 2019-2021 before getting hurt this fall. In his career, Kuithe has tallied 148 receptions for 1,882 yards with 16 touchdowns. - Deseret News

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FB Brant Kuithe, Utah
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01/11/23 - DT Isaiah Iton, rSr/2024, Rutgers + More +

Rutgers has added a potential starter along the defensive line via the transfer portal. Defensive tackle Isaiah Iton, a transfer out of Ole Miss, committed to head coach Greg Schiano and the Scarlet Knights on Sunday, the final day of his official visit to Piscataway this weekend. The 6-foot-2, 290-pound tackle chose Rutgers over offers from Mississippi State, Maryland, Arkansas and Texas A&M. Iton has one year of eligibility remaining. He is a strong candidate for the starting spot at defensive tackle left by Ifeanyi Maijeh, who exhausted his eligibility last season. - Star Ledger

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DT Isaiah Iton, Rutgers
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01/11/23 - DT *Mazi Smith, Jr/2023, Michigan + More +

Mazi Smith, the big, physical tackle who commanded plenty of attention from opposing offenses the last couple of years, has decided to leave school and go pro. The Michigan defensive tackle will forego his remaining eligibility and declare for the 2023 NFL Draft, according to a Monday afternoon report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Smith, a consensus first-team all-Big Ten defensive lineman, has not yet announced announced his decision publicly - but Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter acknowledged the news Monday, writing on social media: "Go be great Mazi!"

The move doesn't come as a big surprise. Asked about his future after Michigan's loss to Texas Christian in the Fiesta Bowl, Smith sounded conflicted and told MLive he needed to solicit advice from his mother. The 6-foot-3, 337-pound Smith posted a career-high season in 2022, totaling 48 tackles (2 1/2 for a loss), half a sack and a forced fumble in 14 starts. He was also named college football's preseason No. 1 "freak" by The Athletic. - Ann Arbor News

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DT *Mazi Smith, Michigan
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01/11/23 - TE Max Wright, rSr/2024, Texas AM + More +

Texas A&M senior tight end Max Wright will return for a sixth season, making the announcement via social media Monday. Wright, the team's Aggie Heart Award winner this season, nine receptions for 129 yards with a touchdown, battling through injuries. The former defensive lineman, who has played in 40 games, appeared in 13 games as a freshman in 2018, mostly on special teams. He redshirted in '19 after playing in three games and getting injured. He has 13 career catches for 194 yards with two scores. - Bryan/College Station Eagle

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TE Max Wright, Texas AM
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01/11/23 - RB Brian Battie, rSr/2025, Auburn + More +

Auburn's latest transfer portal addition is a former All-American and 1,000-yard rusher. Former South Florida running back and return specialist Brian Battie committed to Auburn on Monday afternoon after taking a visit to the Plains during the weekend. Battie is the ninth transfer addition for first-year coach Hugh Freeze and the second of the day for Auburn, which added Cincinnati wide receiver transfer Nick Mardner earlier Monday afternoon.

Battie joins an Auburn backfield that returns second-leading rusher Jarquez Hunter but must replace leading rusher Tank Bigsby. The Tigers also return sophomores Damari Alston and Sean Jackson, and they hold a commitment from four-star 2023 back Jeremiah Cobb, who is expected to sign in February. During his three years at USF, Battie ran for 1,842 yards and 10 touchdowns while averaging 6.6 yards per attempt. - Birmingham News

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RB Brian Battie, Auburn
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01/09/23 - TE Brock Bowers, Jr/2024, Georgia + More +

Stetson Bennett walked on at Georgia nearly six years ago at the beginning of the Bulldogs' growth into college football's most dominant program. He walked away early in the fourth quarter Monday night to a standing ovation from thousands of grateful Bulldogs fans during a timeout. While Bennett's unlikely journey traces the path of the Bulldogs' recent past, Brock Bowers epitomizes Georgia's present and future as a powerhouse team stacked with superb talents who have known nothing but championships for two incredible years.

The quarterback's remarkable connection with his tight end was on display throughout the Dawgs' 65-7 demolition of TCU, and that chemistry played a major role in making sure the Bulldogs became champions again. Bowers finished with seven catches for 152 yards and a touchdown from Bennett, including a 22-yard TD catch that firmly shut the door on the Horned Frogs in the third quarter of this epic blowout. - Georgia/AP College Football

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TE Brock Bowers, Georgia
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01/09/23 - RB *Kendre Miller, Jr/2023, Texas Christian + More +

Battling a sprained knee, standout TCU running back Kendre Miller will be a game-time decision against Georgia in the College Football Playoff title contest on Monday. Miller suffered the injury in the first half against Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl. While he told reporters Saturday that he was improved and that it will be a 50-50 decision, he did not actively participate in the Horned Frogs walk-through after media day.

"We'll continue to try to see where he's at," TCU coach Sonny Dykes said. "To me in the next 24 hours is when obviously we'll have to make a determination, have a pretty good idea on what he's going to be able to do going into the game Monday. We're still optimistic that he's going to be able to play." Miller leads TCU with 1,399 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns. If he can't play, his backup is Emari Demercado, who ran for a career-high 150 yards against Michigan. "We want him to be very effective," Dykes said of Miller. "We just don't want to put him out there and give him an opportunity to get more injured." - Dallas Morning News

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RB *Kendre Miller, Texas Christian
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01/09/23 - TE Brock Bowers, Jr/2024, Georgia + More +

PLAYERS TO WATCH, Georgia: TE Brock Bowers. The Bulldogs' most dynamic playmaker on offense. He lines up all over the formation and will even take a handoff or two. Bowers leads the team with 56 catches for 790 and six touchdowns. He also has rushed for three scores. - AP College Football

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TE Brock Bowers, Georgia
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01/09/23 - QB Cameron Rising, rSr/2025, Utah + More +

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising is returning after considering a jump to the NFL. The school announced Monday that Rising will be back as a sixth-year senior in 2023 after leading the Utes to consecutive Pac-12 titles. Rising was a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien and Maxwell awards after throwing for 3,034 yards and 26 touchdowns with eight interceptions. The Ventura, California, native was named MVP of the Pac-12 Championship game after leading the Utes to a 47-24 win that knocked USC out of the College Football Playoff.

Utah played in the Rose Bowl the past two seasons, falling short in both after Rising went down with injuries. He suffered a left leg injury and had to leave in the third quarter of this year's game, which the Utes lost 35-21 to Penn State. Rising's return adds to a strong list of Pac-12 quarterbacks who will be back in 2023, including Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams of USC, Oregon's Bo Nix and Washington State's Michael Penix Jr. Former Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei also transferred to Oregon State. - AP College Football

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