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Arizona State tight end Jacob Newell injured his foot in practice and will undergo x-rays to understand its severity, SunDevilSource.com reports. Newell will undergo testing for his left foot after injuring it in practice and the amount of time he will miss is currently unknown. The tight end is about to enter his freshman year and was a three-star recruit out of high school. Newell (6-5/220) previously been committed to Nevada, but flipped to Arizona State. Newell was regarded as the 58th best tight end of the 2022 class per 247Sports' composite rankings, and the fifth best tight end in the state of Oregon. In addition to Arizona State and Nevada, Newell has also received offers from Arizona, Army, Fresno State, Hawaii, Oregon and Boise State. - Sundevilsource.com

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TE Jake Newell, Akron
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08/05/22 - DJ Irons, rSr/2024, Akron, 6-3, 205 (DS#45 QB) + More +

University of Akron football coach Joe Moorhead admits that he liked a lot of what he saw during spring practice, mostly because of his what he saw in his team's attitude. The offense may not have much of a problem buying what Moorhead is selling. His focus as a coach has come on that side of the ball and it's led to prolific scoring teams such as Oregon, where the Ducks averaged better than 33 points per game. Past success doesn't lead to future fortune, but there's reason to be hopeful. The Zips offense evolved through the course of last season, being the reason the team came close to pulling out a couple of close games. Still, that was then and players realize that and understand questions surround this year's team.

Here are the three primary ones for the UA offense: Can DJ Irons take the reins of the offense and hold them? Moorhead recruited Irons at another college, so if anyone but him is under center to start the season, it would be earthquake level shocking. Irons, at 6-foot-6, 215 pounds, has the size for the position. He also possesses the arm strength and legs to get out of sticky situations. He's a legitimate dual-threat quarterback. At times last season, he flashed at the position, but in eight appearances, he also took a beating leading to some issues. "I felt like I started not to have fun a little bit last year," he said. "Now, I feel like I'm getting my confidence back and I'm just ready to be on the offensive side of the ball and get in the end zone." - Akron Beacon Journal

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QB DJ Irons, Akron
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07/28/22 - Chu Ogbonna, rSr/2024, Akron, 6-1, 190 (DS#999 CB) + More +

The University of Akron football team was selected to finish last in the Mid-American Conference's East Division by the media, the league announced Tuesday. Kent State was chosen to finish second in the division behind the No. 1 Miami University. The media chose Northern Illinois to finish first in the West Division and Toledo was picked as the runner-up. Media predicted the Huskies would win the MAC Championship. The MAC begins its 76th season Sept. 1. - Akron Beacon Journal

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CB Chu Ogbonna, Akron
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07/20/22 - Terray Jones, rSr/2024, Akron, 6-0, 302 (DS#77 DT) + More +

2022 PRESEASON ALL-OHIO VALLEY FOOTBALL (COACHES): DT Teray Jones, Tennessee State,...TSU secured two both defensive tackle spots with Terray Jones and Tadarrius Patterson. Jones took down 28 opposition players with 20 solo tackles and was second on the squad with three sacks for a loss of 15 yards. - Tennessee State Football

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DT Terray Jones, Akron
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06/20/22 - Daymon David, rSr/2026, Akron, 6-0, 190 (DS#999 FS) + More +

Oregon is getting a safety back from the transfer portal. Sophomore Daymon David, who entered the transfer portal in May, has chosen to return to the Ducks, according to Noles247.com. David didn't immediately respond to a message to confirm his return to UO. He had three tackles while playing in nine games last season. The Baltimore, Md. native has three years of eligibility remaining. David's return gives Oregon 87 projected scholarship players in the fall, including eight safeties. - The Oregonian

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FS Daymon David, Akron
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06/07/22 - Dayne Shor, rSr/2026, Akron, 6-5, 315 (DS#999 OT) + More +

Alabama freshman offensive lineman Dayne Shor is transferring to Connecticut, he announced Sunday evening. Shor entered the transfer portal early last month, releasing a statement at the time that he had been "dealing with the struggle of mental health." Shor noted at the time that he had received treatment for his conditions at Herren Wellness in Massachusetts, a facility that is about 55 miles from UConn's campus.

A three-star prospect ranked No. 392 nationally in 247 Sports' composite rankings of the 2022 class, Shor was an early enrollee in January but did not take part in April's spring game. Shor, who is from Georgia, had committed to Alabama last July over offers from Oregon, Florida, Texas A&M, Georgia, Tennessee and Oklahoma. Shor had been the final of Alabama's 18 scholarship players to enter the transfer portal since last season who had yet to commit to a new school. - Birmingham News

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OT Dayne Shor, Akron
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05/06/22 - Daymon David, rSr/2026, Akron, 6-0, 190 (DS#999 FS) + More +

Oregon safety and defensive back Daymon David has entered the transfer portal. On3 Sports' Matt Zenitz was the first to report David's decision to enter the portal. A former four-star safety from Baltimore, Maryland, David joined the Ducks in the class of 2021. He was a four-star recruit and ranked as the No. 15 safety in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite ranking. David played in nine games for the Ducks last season. He recorded three tackles as a freshman. Injuries hindered David during his season at Oregon. He suffered an injury in the team's game against Colorado. David would also suffer another undisclosed injury in the Alamo Bowl that kept him from participating during spring practices. David is the second player to leave the Oregon program this week joining Kristian Williams, who entered the portal Tuesday - Register Guard

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FS Daymon David, Akron
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05/05/22 - DJ Irons, rSr/2024, Akron, 6-3, 205 (DS#45 QB) + More +

Junior quarterback DJ Irons was one of the standouts on offense for the Blue Team with three touchdown passes - one apiece to sophomore Alex Adams, senior Shocky Jacques-Louis and sophomore Blake Hester. Irons, a returning quarterback who played for former Zips coach Tom Arth last season, completed 13-of-21 passes for 112 yards Saturday. "I felt like I played straight, but I could have done some things better," Irons said. "I will take this, listen and just add on and keep getting better every day." Adams hauled in a 30-yard dart by Irons for a touchdown in the second quarter to give the Blue Team a 10-3 lead. Irons connected with Jacques-Louis for a 5-yard touchdown to put the Blue Team ahead 17-10 four seconds before halftime.

Irons found Hester for a 25-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give the Blue Team a 24-17 advantage. "He started a little bit slow," Moorhead said of Irons. "There were some things early on that he either misread or held the ball a little bit long, but he collected himself from there. I thought the line held up and protected well and did a nice job run blocking. "We have got a pretty solid arsenal of receivers to get the ball to. He has got to be just like a great point guard, identify who to get the ball to and let those guys play with great speed in space." - Akron Beacon Journal

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QB DJ Irons, Akron
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05/03/22 - Bubba Arslanian, rSr/2024, Akron, 5-09, 220 (DS#88 OLB) + More +

Whatever look the University of Akron football team's defense assumes, and based upon the comments of those tasked with assembling it, there's every reason to believe multiple fronts and versatility are on the horizon. That may be the case, but the question marks will be huge, especially for the linebackers. For the sake of production, but more for the sake of leadership, Bubba Arslanian returns for a sixth season. Arslanian expects improvement this year, based on a couple of factors. He likes what he sees in transfers Curtis Harper, a defensive lineman from Syracuse, and Victor Jones, a defensive end from Wyoming. He also mentioned that Logan Hawkins is coming on in spring practice. Those additions could help.

The reality for any defense is that it helps when the various elements complement one another. A strong pass rush only serves to help defensive backs in coverage. Versatility could be key for Akron Zips defense but Arslanian appreciates something else. "I think we're going to be able to keep the offense on their toes with our play calls and just being in certain situations, having the versatility to get different guys on the field," he said. "Guys have certain abilities and we're going to play to our strengths so I think that's going to be a really big difference this year." - Akron Beacon Journal

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OLB Bubba Arslanian, Akron
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04/30/22 - Caden Clark, rSo/2026, Akron, 6-3, 260 (DS#999 TE) + More +

Homegrown talent, tight end Caden Clark, announced via Twitter Monday that he will be returning to Akron to play for the Zips. Clark, 6-foot-4, 258 pounds, will return from Tuscaloosa, Ala. where he was on the Alabama Crimson Tide roster last season. He did not get any playing time. Clark was much sought after on the recruiting trail, receiving offers from West Virginia, Michigan, Pittsburgh, Michigan State, Kentucky, Cincinnati and Boston College before heading south. Joining Clark will be Anthony Whigan, a 6-foot-4, 316-pound offensive lineman who will transfer from Penn State, according to his announcement via Twitter. - Akron Beacon Journal

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TE Caden Clark, Akron
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04/20/22 - Noah Gettman, rSr/2023, Akron, 6-5, 202 (DS#25 P) + More +

2021 ALL-NORTHEAST CONFERENCE FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES): P Noah Gettman, Sacred Heart, Sr.,...This is Gettman's second-straight First-Team selection after a nod in the spring. He leads the league in punting for the second year in a row, averaging 40.4 yards per punt which is third-best on the SHU single-season list. The Daytona Beach, Fla. native has 13 punts inside the 20, five over 50 yards and a long of 60. He's also made three field goals and a perfect 13-of-13 on extra points. - Sacred Heart Football

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P Noah Gettman, Akron
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02/28/22 - Terray Jones, rSr/2024, Akron, 6-0, 302 (DS#77 DT) + More +

2021 OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE SECOND-TEAM (COACHES): DT - Terray Jones, Tennessee State,...Jones took down 28 opposition players with 20 solo tackles and was second on the squad with three sacks for a loss of 15 yards. - Tennessee State Football

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DT Terray Jones, Akron
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02/28/22 - Tristian Brank, rJr/2025, Akron, 6-4, 250 (DS#999 TE) + More +

2021 ALL-MAC SECOND TEAM (COACHES): Tight End - Tristian Brank, Akron,...Brank led all eligible players at the position this season collecting a conference-best three touchdowns, while ranking second in the league in receptions (25) and receiving yards (269). In league play, Brank hauled in 17 catches for 169 yards, including three touchdowns and ranked second on the team in touchdowns and third in receptions and receiving yards. Brank pulled in a reception in 11 of 12 games for Akron this fall, including registering a career-high five catches for 38 yards versus Ball State on Nov. 2. He found the end zone three times scoring touchdowns against Ohio (Oct. 2), Miami (Oct. 16) and Ball State (Nov. 2), while garnering a career-high 46 yards on three catches against Bryant (Sept. 18). Brank scored his first career touchdown with a nine-yard reception in the third quarter against Ohio on Oct. 2 en route to posting three catches for 23 yards on the day. - Akron Football

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TE Tristian Brank, Akron
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11/13/21 - Jeff Undercuffler Jr., rSr/2024, Akron, 6-5, 232 (DS#70 QB) + More +

Jeff Undercuffler threw for 328 yards and two touchdowns and Karl Mofor ran for 90 yards and three scores as Albany rolled to a 41-14 victory over Morgan State in nonconference play on Saturday in a game that was delayed by lightning. Mofor's 4-yard TD run and Undercuffler's 4-yard TD toss to Ian Renninger staked the Great Danes (2-8) to a 14-0 first-quarter lead and they hit cruise control from there. Caylin Parker and Mofor sandwiched 1-yard TD runs around Undercuffler's 23-yard scoring strike to freshman Roy Alexander and the Great Danes took a 34-0 lead into halftime.

Mofor's final TD run was a 2-yarder in the fourth quarter. Romello Kimbrough had two carries for the Bears (1-9), but he made them count - scoring on a 17-yard run in the third quarter and a 4-yarder in the fourth. Undercuffler completed 17 of 31 passes for Albany and ran for 19 yards on his only carry. Thomas Greaney had three receptions for 113 yards, while Jackson Parker caught five for 97. Duce Taylor completed 10 of 17 passes for 85 yards for Morgan State, which managed only 183 yards of offense. - AP College Football

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QB Jeff Undercuffler Jr., Akron
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09/21/21 - DJ Irons, rSr/2024, Akron, 6-3, 205 (DS#45 QB) + More +

SEPT 20 MAC EAST DIVISION OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: DJ Irons, Akron, QB, So.(R), Lawrenceville, Ga.,...Irons turned in a breakout game to lift the Zips to a 35-14 victory over Bryant on Saturday. He finished the game accounting for 432 of Akron's 514 total yards of offense, including career-high marks in passing (296) and rushing (136). He finished the game 19-of-23 passing for 296 yards with three touchdown passes. He also recorded team-high marks in rushing with 136 yards on 15 carries, including a career-long run of 24 yards in the third quarter. He helped engineer 21 unanswered points for the Zips in the fourth quarter, including a 20-yard touchdown run as well as six-yard one-handed touchdown pass to Konata Mumpfield.

Earlier in the game he connected on 38- and 24-yard touchdown passes to Michael Mathison and Oran Singleton, Jr. Irons has conneted on 44-of-58 passes for 534 yards and five touchdowns this season. He was perfect in debut as a Zip against Auburn, completing 13-of-13 passes for 129 yards with his first passing touchdown coming to Jonzell Norrils in the fourth quarter. He followed with a 19-of-23 effort for a career-high 296 yards versus Bryant. Irons is rated second in the NCAA in completion percentage (.759), 12th in passing efficiency (178.2), 18th in yards per pass attempt (9.21), 34th in points responsible for (42) and points responsible per tilt (14.0) and 43rd in passing touchdowns (5). - MAC Football

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QB DJ Irons, Akron
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