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USC running back Kenan Christon's university suspension following a September altercation with a fellow student has been reduced on appeal, activist Najee Ali confirmed on Tuesday. Christon will now be allowed to return to campus on May 12 and resume his academic career at that time. His original suspension would have kept him away from campus until December of 2022. The junior running back has been removed from team activities for both football and track since the September altercation as the university went about its investigation and judicial process. He missed the entire 2021 football season following the incident. Though it remains unclear if or when Christon will rejoin the football team, Tuesday's decision keeps open the possibility that he could play for USC in 2022. Later Tuesday night, Yahoo! Sports reported that Christon had entered his name into the transfer portal, though he could still choose to remove his name and return to USC if given the opportunity to play again. - Orange County Register

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RB Kenan Christon II, Jackson State
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12/14/21 - Gregory Grate, rSr/2023, Jackson State, 5-11, 197 (DS#999 SS) + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): DB Gregory Grate, Jr., Middle Tennessee,...Tight end Jimmy Marshall, defensive back Greg Grate, offensive lineman Jordan Palmer and kick returner Jaylin Lane all earned honorable mention recognition. Marshall led the Blue Raiders in receptions with 45 grabs for 510 yards and six touchdowns, while Grate was second on the team in tackles and had three interceptions. Palmer started all 12 games at center. - Middle Tennessee Football

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SS Gregory Grate, Jackson State
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12/04/21 - James Houston, rSr/2022, Jackson State, 6-0, 244 (DS#27 OLB) + More +

Isaiah Bolden returned a kick-off 91 yards and James Houston IV picked off a pass in the backfield and returned it five yards for a score as Jackson State broke open a tight game in the third quarter to beat Prairie View A&M 27-10, and win its first Southwestern Athletic Conference championship in 13 years Saturday. The Tigers (11-1) also wrapped up the school's first 11-win season. Jackson State's defense forced four turnovers from Prairie View quarterback Jawon Pass, picking off three passes and forcing a third-quarter fumble. The graduate transfer from Louisville, who threw for just shy of 2,000 yards, was held to just 6 of 19 for 80 yards. Prairie View scored first. Ty Holden took a pitch from Pass, pulled up and lobbed a pass to a wide-open Jailon Howard for a 35-yard touchdown with 3:25 left in the first quarter.

Jackson State answered with a six-play, 65-yard drive capped by a 16-yard pass to Malachi Wideman from Shedeur Sanders, the SWAC Freshman of the Year and son of coach Deion Sanders. Luis Reyes put the Panthers on top with a 37-yard field goal in the second quarter, but Prairie View did not score again. Bolden took the following kick-off, found a seam and raced 91-yards for the go-ahead touchdown and a 13-10 halftime lead. The Tigers forced a Pass fumble on Prairie View's first possession of the second half, and with the Panthers deep in their own territory, Houston penetrated into the backfield, tipping a swing pass, snatching it out of the air and returning it five yards for a touchdown midway through the third quarter. Jackson State put a bow on its SWAC title with 48-yard drive late in the third quarter capped by a five-yard run from Peytton Pickett, who finished with 107 rushing yards on 19 carries. With the SWAC title comes a berth in the 2021 Celebration Bowl in Atlanta Dec. 18. The Tigers will face Mid-Eastern Conference champion South Carolina State (6-5). - Jackson State/AP College Football

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OLB James Houston, Jackson State
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12/01/21 - James Houston, rSr/2022, Jackson State, 6-0, 244 (DS#27 OLB) + More +

2021 ALL-SWAC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): Defensive Lineman: James Houston - Jackson State,...Houston concluded regular season play as one of the most dominant defensive linemen in the SWAC. During regular season play he totaled 59 tackles (44 solo) and 20.5 tackles for loss for-125 yards. Houston also contributed 14.5 sacks for -102 yards, seven forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one defensive touchdown, and eight QB hurries. The Tigers featured the top-ranked defense at the conclusion of regular season play and allow just 13.8 points and 258.3 yards per game. Houston is also All-SWAC First Team defensive lineman. - Jackson State Football

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OLB James Houston, Jackson State
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12/01/21 - Isaiah Bolden, rSr/2023, Jackson State, 6-2, 201 (DS#20 FS) + More +

2021 ALL-SWAC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): Return Specialist: Isaiah Bolden - Jackson State,...Bolden provided impact for the Tigers as the primary kickoff returner. The Tampa, Florida product finished with exactly 500 kickoff return yards on 15 attempts for an average of 33.33 yards per return. Bolden added a 94-yard kickoff return at the start of the third quarter versus Bethune-Cookman to seal the 42-12 win. - Jackson State Football

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FS Isaiah Bolden, Jackson State
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12/01/21 - Aubrey Miller Jr., rSr/2023, Jackson State, 5-11, 229 (DS#17 ILB) + More +

2021 ALL-SWAC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): Linebacker: Aubrey Miller - Jackson State,...Miller dominated at linebacker for the Tigers. The Memphis, Tennessee native finished with a team-high 91 tackles (43 solo, 48 assisted), 10.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, three pass breakups, one QB hurry, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. - Jackson State Football

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ILB Aubrey Miller Jr., Jackson State
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12/01/21 - Antwan Owens, rSr/2022, Jackson State, 6-3, 265 (DS#49 DT) + More +

2021 ALL-SWAC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): Defensive Lineman: Antwan Owens - Jackson State,...Owens had a suburb season for the Tigers. The defensive lineman tallied 55 tackles (28 solo, 27 assisted), 16.5 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks. Owens added a pair of pass breakups, one QB hurry, and one forced fumble. Owens anchored a defensive line that allowed 99.5 rushing yards per game. - Jackson State Football

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DT Antwan Owens, Jackson State
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12/01/21 - Keonte Hampton, Sr/2022, Jackson State, 6-1, 191 (DS#999 OLB) + More +

2021 ALL-SWAC SECOND TEAM (COACHES): Linebacker: Keonte Hampton - Jackson State,...Hampton is the heart and the soul of the top-ranked Jackson State defense. The West Point, Mississippi native totaled 68 tackles (46 solo, 22 assisted), 12 tackles for loss, three sacks, one forced fumble, one QB hurry, and one pass breakup. His top performance was an 11-tackle effort at Southern. - Jackson State Football

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OLB Keonte Hampton, Jackson State
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12/01/21 - Keith Corbin III, rSr/2022, Jackson State, 6-1, 191 (DS#106 WR) + More +

2021 ALL-SWAC SECOND TEAM (COACHES): Wide Receiver: Keith Corbin - Jackson State,...Corbin is a go-to threat to score whenever he touches the ball. The Beaumont, Texas product totaled 887 receiving yards, six touchdowns and averaged 80.6 receiving yards and 5.7 receptions per game. Corbin finished with 100 or more receiving four times (113 - Delta State, 113 - Alabama State, 124-Bethune Cookman, 110 - Alcorn State). - Jackson State Football

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WR Keith Corbin III, Jackson State
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12/01/21 - Tony Gray, rSr/2023, Jackson State, 6-5, 311 (DS#137 OG) + More +

2021 ALL-SWAC SECOND TEAM (COACHES): Offensive Lineman: Tony Gray - Jackson State,...Gray is a dominant offensive lineman for the Tigers. He helped anchor an offensive line that averaged 29.2 points per game and 270.1 passing yards per game. In the dominating 61-15 win over Alabama A&M, Gray helped pave the way for 247 rushing yards and four touchdowns, and average of 8.8 yards per rush. - Jackson State Football

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OG Tony Gray, Jackson State
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11/29/21 - James Houston, rSr/2022, Jackson State, 6-0, 244 (DS#27 OLB) + More +

2021 SWAC NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR (COACHES): James Houston - Jackson State,...Jackson State's Houston concluded regular season play as one of the most dominant defensive lineman in the SWAC. During regular season play he totaled 59 tackles (44 solo) and 20.5 tackles for loss for -125 yards. Houston also contributed 14.5 sacks for -102 yards, seven forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one defensive touchdown, and eight QB hurries. The Tigers featured the top-ranked defense at the conclusion of regular season play and allow just 13.8 points and 258.3 yards per game. - SWAC Football

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OLB James Houston, Jackson State
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06/25/21 - Malachi Wideman, rJr/2025, Jackson State, 6-4, 190 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Tennessee football wide receiver Malachi Wideman announced he was entering the transfer portal Thursday. He only spent one season with the Vols and will have four years of eligibility remaining. A former four-star recruit, Wideman made his announcement in a Twitter post citing his intention to a go to a school where he could showcase his talent on the basketball court as well as the football field. "I am embarking on a future that will allow me to showcase my God-given talents on a solid platform in basketball and football," Wideman wrote. "I will always have love for Tennessee and my fellow teammates, but at this time, God has compelled me to choose another path. I have entered the transfer portal." Wideman's decision comes a week after reports surfaced that he was no longer with the program. He is the latest transfer in the Josh Heupel era following fellow wide receiver Kenney Solomon, who has committed to Tulsa. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Wideman appeared in six games and recorded one reception for 24 yards in a game against Kentucky on Oct. 17. - Knoxville News Sentinel

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WR Malachi Wideman, Jackson State
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06/15/21 - Malachi Wideman, rJr/2025, Jackson State, 6-4, 190 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Tennessee football's offensive depth took a hit on Tuesday. Sophomore wide receiver Malachi Wideman is no longer part of the program, a UT spokesman confirmed with Knox News. Wideman appeared in six games in 2020, catching one pass from quarterback Harrison Bailey for 24 yards in a 34-7 loss to Kentucky. He will have four years of eligibility remaining with the potential for a redshirt. The Venice, Florida, native signed with Tennessee in 2020 and was the Vols' highest-rated receiver in the class. Earning a four-star rating in the 247Sports Composite, he was the No. 117 overall player in the nation. He outranked fellow 2020 signees Jalin Hyatt, Jimmy Calloway and Jimmy Holiday, though Hyatt made more of an immediate impact. - Knoxville News Sentinel

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WR Malachi Wideman, Jackson State
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05/20/21 - Josh Lanier, rSr/2022, Jackson State, 5-11, 168 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Alabama walk-on receiver Joshua Lanier is set to transfer after entering his name into the NCAA transfer portal, The Tuscaloosa News confirmed on Thursday. Lanier posted a picture of his locker with "forever thankful" on his Instagram story. Lanier, who went to Tuscaloosa Academy, transferred from North Alabama. He contributed primarily on special teams during his time with the Crimson Tide, seeing action in seven games in 2020 as a redshirt senior. He also caught two passes for 10 yards for the Crimson team during A-Day this spring. - Montgomery Advertiser

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WR Josh Lanier, Jackson State
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05/08/21 - Kenan Christon II, rSr/2026, Jackson State, 5-09, 202 (DS#999 RB) + More +

USC wants to move away from the running back-by-committee approach it's used the last three seasons. The goal is for one main back and a change-of-pace option to take on the lion's share of carries. With just two jobs on the line, that makes running back the most crowded competition at USC. Texas transfer Keaontay Ingram was the best back throughout the spring, breaking tackles and bursting through holes. If he's the physical work horse (which is still TBD until after fall camp), how does USC complement him? Vavae Malepeai plays with a similar style to Ingram, but has been USC's starting running back the last two seasons when healthy. Stephen Carr is more of a contrast with Ingram, with speed being his primary weapon. Kenan Christon is the most dynamic option, with his combination of speed and ability to make plays in the passing game, but he missed spring competing with the USC track and field team and faces an uphill battle. - Orange County Register

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RB Kenan Christon II, Jackson State
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