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06/03/21 - Victor Jones, rSr/2023, Akron + More +

University of Wyoming defensive end Victor Jones was reinstated to the team on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound junior was suspended after appearing in just three games during the Cowboys' pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Jones, who was suspended for a violation of team rules, missed UW's final three games last season as well as all of spring practice. Head coach Craig Bohl said at the time of Jones' suspension that even though Jones was not currently a member of the football team he was still enrolled at UW. Bohl also stated that Jones could rejoin the team this summer if Jones met a certain list of criteria, which included academic work. Jones has appeared in 24 games, including five starts, since he redshirted in 2017. The Sacramento, California, native had 13 tackles, 3 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in three games last season and has 48 tackles, 6 TFL and 3.0 sacks for his career. - Casper Star-Tribune

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DE Victor Jones, Akron
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03/22/21 - Teon Dollard, Sr/2022, Akron + More +

A University of Akron football player is facing a felony weapons charge after he was accused of having a loaded gun without a license to carry it earlier this month. Teon Dollard recently was indicted in Summit County Common Pleas Court on a felony count of carrying a concealed weapon. Dollard, UA's star running back, has been suspended from athletics but is still enrolled at the university, UA officials said. "He's suspended right now, and I'm not going to say any more than that," UA Coach Tom Arth said Monday at a spring practice.

Dollard, a junior, will be subject to UA's Student Code of Conduct, which lists theft, possession of weapons, drug distribution, sexual misconduct, violent crime and chronic behavior issues as reasons for potential suspensions and dismissals. Akron police officers responded in the early morning hours of March 2 to the 600 block of Sherman Street for a call of suspicious people. A woman who called police said three people knocked on her door and one had a gun, according to an Akron police report. - Akron Beacon Journal

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RB Teon Dollard, Akron
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03/18/21 - Kato Nelson, rSr/2022, Akron + More +

One of the most surprising things thus far at the University of Akron's spring practice is seeing No. 1 on the field flinging passes with relative ease. Given an extra year of eligibility, quarterback Kato Nelson should have been a prime candidate to enter the transfer protocol and take his talents elsewhere. But there he is. Throwing passes on a rope, moving in the pocket and generally looking good after shoulder surgery. "It was real tough, but the biggest thing for me was trying to coach up my teammates, coach up Zach [Gibson], that's my boy and I think that's what made it easier for me," he said of missing last season. "I felt like I was still part of the team by being around the guys."

Looking good in spring practice is one thing, doing so in the fall is different and there's no guarantee that he'll reclaim the Zips' starting job with the season kicks off. Gibson gained experience the past two seasons with 10 starts and newcomer DJ Irons, all 6-foot-6 of him, promises to add to the interesting nature of the UA quarterback room. Nelson is undaunted after spending those six games of last fall's truncated season on the sideline. So far, he said, he's throwing the ball well with no soreness and the shoulder is back. - Akron Beacon Journal

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QB Kato Nelson, Akron
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03/13/21 - Jeff Undercuffler Jr., rSr/2024, Akron + More +

Jeff Undercuffler passed for 192 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions and the Albany defense held off New Hampshire in the final 1:07 for a 24-20 win in the season and Colonial Athletic Association opener for both teams on Friday night. The Great Danes, ranked No. 13 in the FCS Top 25, took a 21-14 lead in the third quarter on Undercuffler's 9-yard TD pass to Karl Mofor and extended it to 24-14 on Dylan Burns' 37-yard field goal early in the fourth. The Wildcats cut the deficit to 24-20 on Max Brosmer's 18-yard touchdown pass to Sean Coyne with 6:48 left. Albany botched a punt that was compounded by a penalty, allowing New Hampshire to start its drive at the Great Danes 7 with 1:07 left. The Wildcats turned in over on downs after two 5-yard penalties and four incomplete passes. Albany was able to run out the clock. Brosmer passed for 128 yards and two touchdowns. - Albany/AP College Football

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QB Jeff Undercuffler Jr., Akron
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03/05/21 - Jeff Undercuffler Jr., rSr/2024, Akron + More +

QB Jeff Undercuffler Jr., Akron
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02/08/21 - Zach Morton, rSr/2023, Akron + More +

Syracuse football reserve defensive end Zach Morton is seeking a transfer. Morton submitted his name to the NCAA transfer portal, according to 247Sports, a formal step that permits other schools to contact Morton and recruit him. The Detroit native has sparingly played over four years in Syracuse, appearing in six games and recording one quarterback pressure. He redshirted his first year and suffered a season-ending knee injury ahead of the 2018 season. - The Post-Standard

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DE Zach Morton, Akron
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02/04/21 - Drake Anderson, rSr/2024, Akron + More +

The son of former Northwestern and Cardinals tailback Damien Anderson, Drake rushed for 926 yards and five touchdowns in 21 games at NU. Coach says: "A lot of pop and sizzle. Drake is not only powerful, he's quick. He's like a Porsche. He's gonna grip the ground. He's explosive...Coming out of the Big Ten, he'll be used to the size and speed of Pac-12 opponents. His dad played in the NFL. Being familiar with that, that NFL pedigree, is always a good thing...Great personality. He's a finance major. He's a 3.8 student. He's going to add a lot of value to our running back room. He's a consummate pro." - running backs coach Scottie Graham - Arizona Star News

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RB Drake Anderson, Akron
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01/13/21 - Drake Anderson, rSr/2024, Akron + More +

Arizona announced that it has signed four transfers, clearing the way for those players to enroll in classes and participate in spring practice. The four players verbally committed to the Wildcats earlier this month. They are: running back Drake Anderson, safety Gunner Maldonado, defensive end Jason Harris and cornerback Isaiah Rutherford. Anderson and Maldonado transferred from Northwestern. Both attended Chandler High School. Anderson was a redshirt sophomore in 2020. Maldonado was a freshman. - Arizona Star News

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RB Drake Anderson, Akron
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01/06/21 - Drake Anderson, rSr/2024, Akron + More +

New University of Arizona football coach Jedd Fisch hasn't taken long to score big in recruiting former Chandler High School standouts. The same day safety Gunner Maldonado announced he has committed to Arizona, running back Drake Anderson opted to transfer schools and play for the Arizona Wildcats. In the 2019 season at Northwestern, Anderson led the team in rushing with 634 yards on 154 carries. He had 141 yards on 26 carries against UNLV and 91 yards on 17 carries against Michigan State. This past season, he ran for 256 yards on 62 carries. Anderson was a redshirt sophomore this past season. - Arizona Republic

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RB Drake Anderson, Akron
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01/02/21 - Drake Anderson, rSr/2024, Akron + More +

Jedd Fisch entered the new year on the recruiting trail apparently. Fisch's first known scholarship offer as Arizona's head coach was to former Chandler High School standout running back and Northwestern transfer Drake Anderson, who tweeted his UA offer late Thursday night. The 5-foot-11-inch, 180-pound Anderson played three seasons at running back for Northwestern, and rushed for 926 yards and five touchdowns on 228 carries. - Arizona Star News

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RB Drake Anderson, Akron
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12/17/20 - Teon Dollard, Sr/2022, Akron + More +

2020 ALL-MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): Running Back - Teon Dollard, Akron,...Dollard became the first Zip to garner first-team honors at running back, while representing the fourth offensive player to earn first-team league accolades. He rushed for 666 yards on 112 carries en route to scoring a team-high six touchdowns. Dollard is rated 14th in the NCAA in rushing (111.0), 28th in rushing yards per carry (5.95), 42nd in rushing yards (666) and 53rd in all-purpose yards (115.83). He is ranked second in the MAC in rushing yards (666) and rushing touchdowns (6) and fourth in rushing yards per game (111.0). - Akron Football

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RB Teon Dollard, Akron
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12/17/20 - Bubba Arslanian, rSr/2024, Akron + More +

2020 ALL-MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM (COACHES): Inside Linebacker - Bubba Arslanian, Akron,...A team captain, Arslanian earned all-conference accolades for the first time, as he was tabbed a Second-Team All-MAC honoree after turning in a dominant season as one of the premier linebackers in both the MAC as well as the NCAA in 2020, leading the defensive efforts for the Zips. Becoming the sixth Akron linebacker to earn second-team league recognition, he is rated second in the NCAA in solo tackles (7.8) and in total tackles (12.3), while ranking 18th among active career leaders in the NCAA in total tackles per contest (7.07), 48th in assisted tackles (104), 50th in solo tackles per game (3.60) and 63rd in total tackles (212). - Akron Football

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OLB Bubba Arslanian, Akron
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12/11/20 - Teon Dollard, Sr/2022, Akron + More +

RB Teon Dollard has started to his Akron career rushing the ball with a bang running for a team-best 641 yards on 105 carries. His 202 yards against Kent State (Nov. 17) represented the highest single-game rushing total Dennis Kennedy post a 277-yard effort against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 18, 2008. Dollard became Akron's first 100-yard rusher since Van Edwards Jr. ran for 109 yards vs. Morgan State on Sept. 28, 2018, with a 39-yard scamper on a 3rd-and-1 play from the Zips' 39-yard line against Ohio (Nov. 10).

He is ranked eighth in the NCAA in rushing (128.2), 26th in all-purpose yards (134.0), 27th in rushing yards per carry (6.10) and 43rd in rushing yards (641). Dollard became the fourth Zips since 2000 to rush for 200 or more yards in a game joining Dennis Kennedy (277 at Eastern Michigan - Oct. 18, 2008), Bobby Hendry (240 vs. Liberty - Oct. 12, 2002), Brandon Payne (207 vs. Connecticut - Oct. 21, 2000). Dollard became the first Akron player to rush for more than 200 yards since Dennis Kennedy post a 277-yard effort against Eastern Michigan on Oct. 18, 2008. - Akron Football

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RB Teon Dollard, Akron
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12/07/20 - Teon Dollard, Sr/2022, Akron + More +

DEC 7 MAC EAST DIVISION OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Teon Dollard, Akron, RB, Junior, Lake City, Fla.,...Dollard rushed for a game-high 185 yards on 26 carries to propel the Zips to a 31-3 victory over Bowling Green on Saturday, Dec. 5. Dollard found the endzone twice, including a 50-yard TD scamper in the fourth quarter, as well as a nine-yard score in the third quarter. He has now rushed for a 150 or more yards three times this season and has a pair of touchdown runs of 50 or more yards. Dollard rushed for 58 yards in the opening half before going for 127 in the second half. He now owns six touchdowns and 641 yards on the year. - MAC Football

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RB Teon Dollard, Akron
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12/07/20 - Bubba Arslanian, rSr/2024, Akron + More +

DEC 7 MAC EAST DIVISION DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Bubba Arslanian, Akron, LB, R-Junio, Aurora, Ohio,...Arslanian had a dominant performance to help lift the Zips to a 31-3 victory over Bowling Green on Saturday, Dec. 5, with a 16-tackle performance. His 16 total tackles represented a season-high mark, while he equaled a career-high mark with 11 solo stops, to go along with five assists. He also played a key role on special teams, forcing a fumble in the third quarter that was recovered by Corey Thomas. On a second-quarter punt, he knocked the ball back off the goal line to see the ball downed at the two-yard line. He then tackled the Bowling Green RB for a one-yard loss that nearly resulted in a safety. Three plays later, Akron blocked the punt and recovered the ball for a touchdown. Arslanian also recorded a pair of tackles for a loss, including a key fourth-quarter sack on a 4th-and-7 play from the Akron 32-yard line that resulted in an 11-yard loss. - MAC Football

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