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04/25/22 - Montrell Johnson Jr., Sr/2025, Florida + More +

After a freshman season that many desire yet few experience, Montrell Johnson made the difficult decision to leave Louisiana - though he insists he didn't initially intend to follow his coach in 2021, Billy Napier, to the Florida football program. "I was still focusing on our bowl game and trying to win that. I was focused on ending the season right," Johnson recalled. "After the season, I didn't really think about it as much." With his first spring at Florida in the books, Johnson has set the record straight on his arrival in Gainesville with Napier: they weren't a package deal in any sense.

During his freshman season, he rushed for 838 yards along with 12 rushing touchdowns and was named the Sun Belt Freshman of the Year, but Johnson already was focused on tougher competition. "I knew that I could play at a higher level," he said. "I knew that Florida could be one of those places I could be at." Not that his freshman season altered his thinking in any way. He may have had a three-star designation as a prospect by 247Sports coming out of De La Salle in New Orleans, but Johnson didn't think of himself as a middle-of-the-pack player. His perception of his ability didn't lead to a wave of offers from Southeastern Conference programs, however, with only Tennessee and Vanderbilt extending scholarship offers. Nearby LSU didn't think he had what it took to compete weekly against the nation's best collegiate talent. "It was a huge chip on my shoulder. I felt like I was very under-recruited in high school," Johnson said. "I wanted to come in and show what I can do." - Gainesville Sun

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RB Montrell Johnson Jr., Florida
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04/24/22 - Ricky Pearsall, rSr/2024, Florida + More +

The Arizona State football team is two weeks removed from the completion of spring football and the program has been dealt some serious blows as two of its top players are headed to the transfer portal. The duo consists of sophomore linebacker Eric Gentry and junior wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Sources close to the program say the moves are NIL-driven. Media covering Notre Dame have indicated that the Fighting Irish are pursuing Pearsall. The loss of Pearsall is crucial because it is perhaps ASU's weakest position. The Corona Del Sol product was the top performer in that unit with 48 catches for a team-high 530 yards. His 132 receiving yards against UCLA was the only 100-plus yard performance from an ASU receiver last season. - Arizona Republic

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WR Ricky Pearsall, Florida
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04/21/22 - *Anthony Richardson, rSo/2023, Florida + More +

Starting quarterback Emory Jones finally decided to transfer, which opened the door for Anthony Richardson - if he can stay healthy. Richardson looked like a future Heisman winner early in the season when he came off the bench to make one spectacular play after another, mostly as a runner. He might have beaten out Jones if he had stayed healthy. Injuries proved to be his greatest problem, which makes you wonder how well he could hold up as a fulltime starter. Another possibility: Ohio State transfer Jack Miller, who's known for accuracy and a quick release. He earned praise from coaches and players for how quickly he adjusted to the team and offense in the spring. - Knoxville News Sentinel

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QB *Anthony Richardson, Florida
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02/28/22 - Montrell Johnson Jr., Sr/2025, Florida + More +

2021 ALL-SUN BELT SECOND TEAM (COACHES): RB - Montrell Johnson, Louisiana (Fr., RB - New Orleans, La.),...Johnson has been stellar as a rookie, boasting 776 rushing yards on 135 carries and a team-best 11 rushing touchdowns. He is the fourth player in program history to be named the league's Freshman of the Year, joining Tyrell Fenroy (2005), Alonzo Harris (2011) and Elijah McGuire (2013). The freshman's 11 scores are the third most on the ground in the Sun Belt this season and are the second-most by a Louisiana freshman since 2000 behind Fenroy's 12 scores in 2005. He also owns a 99-yard rushing touchdown, which he recorded against Arkansas State on Oct. 21, making him one of 13 players in NCAA history to accomplish the feat. - Louisiana Football

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RB Montrell Johnson Jr., Florida
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01/02/22 - Ricky Pearsall, rSr/2024, Florida + More +

2021 ALL-PAC-12 HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): WR Ricky Pearsall, Jr.,...Emerged as a go-to target throughout the season, making big plays in crucial situations...Led the team with career highs in receiving yards (515) and touchdowns (4) while also adding a rushing touchdown AND a passing touchdown. - Arizona State Football

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WR Ricky Pearsall, Florida
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12/17/21 - OCyrus Torrence, Sr/2023, Florida + More +

2021 ALL-SUN BELT FIRST TEAM (COACHES): OL - O'Cyrus Torrence, Louisiana (So., OL - Greensburg, La.),...Torrence, has appeared in 10 games this season at right guard and has been equally as productive for the O-Line, which was named a Joe Moore Award Semifinalist for the second consecutive season and ranks second in the league and 35th nationally in sacks allowed (1.67). - Louisiana Football

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OG OCyrus Torrence, Florida
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12/02/21 - Montrell Johnson Jr., Sr/2025, Florida + More +

2021 SUN BELT FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR (COACHES/MEDIA): Montrell Johnson, Louisiana (Fr., RB - New Orleans, La.),...Johnson rushed for 776 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 64.67 yards per game while splitting time in the Louisiana backfield. The New Orleans, La., native ranked among the top 10 in the Sun Belt in rushing yards per game and points per game. - Sun Belt Football

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RB Montrell Johnson Jr., Florida
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11/27/21 - *Anthony Richardson, rSo/2023, Florida + More +

Anthony Richardson came off the bench and led Florida to a 24-21 victory over rival Florida State on Saturday that made the Gators bowl eligible a week after firing coach Dan Mullen. Richardson replaced turnover-prone Emory Jones early in third quarter and played significant snaps for the first time in a month. The dynamic freshman completed 5 of 7 passes for 55 yards, including a 5-yard touchdown to Justin Shorter that gave the Gators (6-6) some breathing room in a tight game. Dameon Pierce took over from there, going untouched for a 2-yard score after running around and through the Seminoles (5-7). His touchdown came four plays after Pierce was penalized 15 yards for continuing to participate without a helmet; it was ripped off during an 8-yard run. Pierce finished with 62 yards on the ground.

The Seminoles scored to make it close in the final minutes, but they botched an onside kick. Florida then ran out the clock for their third straight victory in the series. This one included a pregame skirmish, countless exchanges and numerous mistakes - six turnovers and 21 penalties for 196 yards. Those were hardly surprising considering it was two mediocre teams vying for bowl eligibility and bragging rights. Florida State, which entered the game as a 2½-point underdog despite winning its previous two games, will miss the postseason for the third time in four years. The Seminoles trailed 24-7 in the fourth before Treshaun Ward got loose for a 19-yard score. It was one of FSU's few highlights that didn't involve Jordan Travis. The quarterback battled through a right shoulder injury that twice forced him out of the game. He ran for a 9-yard touchdown in the second and scampered for 34 more in the fourth to set up Ward's score. He completed 18 of 29 passes for 202 yards, with a touchdown and an interception. He ran 17 times for 102 yards and was sacked four times. - Florida/AP College Football

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QB *Anthony Richardson, Florida
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11/08/21 - *Anthony Richardson, rSo/2023, Florida + More +

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, recovering from a concussion, injured a knee dancing in the team hotel the night before losing at South Carolina. Coach Dan Mullen said Monday that Richardson was "gimping around" the football facility Monday. The Gators (4-5) host Samford (4-5) on Saturday. Richardson had been cleared to play against the Gamecocks, who rolled to a 40-17 victory in which the Gators allowed a season-high 459 yards and their most points in series history. But Richardson tweaked a knee busting a move and landed on the bench at South Carolina. "His MRI came back clean," Mullen said. "He's fine...He did treatment all day Saturday but was fine to go play, could have played Saturday but having not practiced, coming off a concussion, and with that he was going to emergency-only situation." Richardson was knocked out of a 34-7 loss to top-ranked Georgia in Jacksonville following a hit to the head/neck area. Emory Jones regained his starting job against the Gamecocks and completed 17 of 30 passes for 258 yards, with two touchdowns and an interception. - AP College Football

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QB *Anthony Richardson, Florida
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11/06/21 - Graham Mertz, rSr/2025, Florida + More +

Graham Mertz threw a season-high three touchdown passes and Wisconsin won its fifth straight game and become bowl eligible for the 20th straight year with a 52-3 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. Chez Mellusi, Braelon Allen and Jackson Acker each ran for a touchdown and cornerback Caesar Williams highlighted a dominant performance by the Badgers' top-ranked defense by returning an interception 29 yards for a TD. Mertz's touchdown passes covered 1-yard to John Chenal, 25 yards to Kendric Pryor and 72 yards to Danny Davis as the Badgers had their biggest point production since scoring 61 against Central Michigan early in 2019.

Coupled with No. 20 Minnesota's loss to Illinois, Wisconsin (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) will have a share of first place in the conference's West Division after opening the season with a 1-3 start, its worst since 1990. Rutgers (4-5, 1-5) lost for the fifth time in six games in seeing its hopes for a first bowl bid since 2014 take another hit after a 3-0 start. The 52-points tied Ohio State for most allowed by the Scarlet Knights this season. Wisconsin never trailed in beating Rutgers for the fourth time in as many games. - Wisconsin/AP College Football

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QB Graham Mertz, Florida
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11/05/21 - Jack Miller III, rJr/2026, Florida + More +

Ohio State third-string quarterback Jack Miller III was suspended from the team after being arrested early Friday and cited for operating a vehicle while impaired. The redshirt freshman from Scottsdale, Arizona, was cited by the Ohio State Highway Patrol a few blocks from the Columbus campus around 1:30 a.m. Friday. The citation also lists a traffic violation. Miller was ordered to appear in court Nov. 12. It was unclear whether he has an attorney. His case wasn't yet listed in court records. Miller is a reserve behind C.J. Stroud and backup Kyle McCord. He has appeared in four games this season, going 7 for 14 for 101 yards for the sixth-ranked Buckeyes. Ohio State is at Nebraska on Saturday. - AP College Football

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QB Jack Miller III, Florida
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11/04/21 - Montrell Johnson Jr., Sr/2025, Florida + More +

Montrell Johnson had two fourth-quarter touchdown runs and No. 24 Louisiana-Lafayette scored all its points on its final three possessions to rally for a 21-17 victory over Georgia State on Thursday night. The Ragin' Cajuns (8-1, 6-0 Sun Belt) locked up the conference West Division title for the fourth straight season and won their eighth straight game after a season-opening loss at Texas. Louisiana-Lafayette also qualified for the Sun Belt championship game. Johnson ran for 98 yards, with scoring runs of 3 and 13 yards, the second with 2:32 left to cap a winning 71-yard drive. Louisiana-Lafayette held the Panthers on downs at midfield in the final minute.

Georgia State (4-5, 3-2), winless against the Cajuns in five meetings, took a 17-14 lead with 5:25 left on Tucker Gregg's 1-yard run. The Cajuns were shut out for most of the first three quarters by the two-touchdown-underdog Panthers, who took a 10-0 third-quarter lead on Darren Grainger's 37-yard scoring pass to tight end Roger Carter. Louisiana-Lafayette had scoring chances, driving inside the 10 twice in the first half, but failed on two fourth-down tries. Levi Lewis threw incomplete in the end zone on fourth down on Louisiana-Lafayette's first possession, and was sacked for a 6-yard loss on fourth down from the 6 just before halftime. - Louisiana-Lafayette/AP College Football

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RB Montrell Johnson Jr., Florida
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10/25/21 - Montrell Johnson Jr., Sr/2025, Florida + More +

Louisiana running back Montrell Johnson broke a 99-yard run against Arkansas State on Thursday, the second time in five days that an FBS player had a 99-yarder. The first was Ohio quarterback Armani Rogers, who covered that distance against Buffalo. Before those two runs, no one had gone 99 yards on a rushing attempt since Abdul Adams of Oklahoma against Baylor in 2017. - AP College Football

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RB Montrell Johnson Jr., Florida
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09/21/21 - Montrell Johnson Jr., Sr/2025, Florida + More +

SEPT 20 SUN BELT OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Montrell Johnson, Louisiana, (Fr., RB - New Orleans, La.),...Ragin' Cajuns freshman running back Montrell Johnson rushed for a career-high 84 yards and four touchdowns in Louisiana's 49-14 victory over Ohio. The New Orleans, La., product is the first Ragin' Cajun to rush for four touchdowns in a single game since Alonzo Harris and Elijah McGuire each had four scores against Arkansas State on Oct. 21, 2014. Johnson is one of just six players in the nation with four rushing scores in a single game this season. - Sun Belt Football

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RB Montrell Johnson Jr., Florida
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09/06/21 - Zachary Carter, rSr/2022, Florida + More +

SEPT 6 SEC CO-DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Zachary Carter, DL, Florida,...Had 4 tackles (3 solo), 3 TFL (25 yards), forced a fumble and a career high 3 sacks...Tied for second most sacks (3.0) and eighth in TFL (3.0) in week 1 by a player in the FBS...Tied for the lead in forced fumbles (1) in the SEC...Carter's first-quarter sack that resulted in a forced fumble gave him double-digit sacks for his career - 12.5 career sacks and 20.5 tackles for loss. - SEC Football

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