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03/27/21 - Charlie Brewer, rSr/2023, Liberty + More +

University of Utah graduate transfer quarterback Charlie Brewer attempted over 1,300 passes across 44 games for Baylor from 2016-19. The other four Utes quarterbacks available during spring practice are freshmen, with a combined zero collegiate snaps between them. Taking all of that information into account as Utah finishes up its second week of spring ball, it stands to reason that Brewer would seize early control of a quarterback competition that will surely drag into the summer. After Kyle Whittingham spoke on the matter Friday morning, that assumption would be correct. "First of all, Charlie Brewer is quite a bit ahead of everybody else," the 17th-year Utah head coach said on a Zoom call with reporters. "The other four are freshmen, that's to be expected. Charlie's a senior with a lot of experience under his belt. The other four guys have almost no Division I experience, so that's no surprise to us. That's how things are unfolding to this point." Brewer may be ahead of everyone else, but all of Whittingham's quarterback options are not yet available, which is why this competition will eventually move to fall camp. - Salt Lake Tribune

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QB Charlie Brewer, Liberty
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03/25/21 - R.J. Roderick, rSr/2024, Liberty + More +

R.J. Roderick couldn't stop worrying about the future. He worried about his falling grades, about COVID-19 and the nagging hip pointer injury that made it painful for him to play. Then South Carolina fired football coach Will Muschamp - the coach who had recruited him - and Roderick decided to step away from the game altogether. The Gamecock safety from Summerville opted out last November, midway through his junior season, and turned his attention toward himself. The NCAA and schools allowed such a move during the pandemic while preserving his scholarship and eligibility. Months later, Roderick is back in garnet and black, rejoining the team for spring practice under a new coaching regime. On Monday, Roderick spoke to reporters for the first time since he opted out, explaining what it was like to spend those months away from football.

"It was hard, just dealing with it, just still watching my boys play, watching football period," Roderick said. "But I just spent that time committing myself to working harder, bringing my grades up, making sure that I stay eligible, making sure that my grades are good, to make my mom proud. So I just focused on making myself better in different areas, as well, just to kind of take my head off of it. "I mean, it's depressing just to not be able to play football. So I'm appreciative that I'm here and that spring has started and just loving everything." - Rock Hill Herald

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SS R.J. Roderick, Liberty
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03/20/21 - Charlie Brewer, rSr/2023, Liberty + More +

Kyle Whittingham has four high-profile, Power Five transfers at his disposal as spring practice rolls on at the University of Utah, two at quarterback and two at running back. They may all be transfers, but they're not all in the same boat. As a graduate transfer from Baylor, quarterback Charlie Brewer is eligible immediately for the Utes. Normally, freshman quarterback Ja'Quinden Jackson, junior running back T.J. Pledger, and redshirt sophomore running back Chris Curry would have to either sit one season, or petition the NCAA for an immediate-eligibility waiver. The need for Jackson, Pledger and Curry to all sit out the 2021 season may soon disappear, though. On Wednesday, the NCAA Division I Council reaffirmed its preference to vote as soon as April on a legislative proposal that would allow student-athletes, regardless of sport, to transfer one time without having to sit a season as penalty. - Salt Lake Tribune

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QB Charlie Brewer, Liberty
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01/24/21 - Storey Jackson, rSr/2022, Liberty + More +

2021 ALL-SWAC PRESEASON SECOND TEAM (COACHES): LB Storey Jackson, Senior, Prairie View A&M,... Jackson ranked second among Panther defenders with 72 tackles, adding 8.5 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks. - Prairie View A&M Football

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OLB Storey Jackson, Liberty
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01/20/21 - Austin Ogunmakin, rJr/2023, Liberty + More +

North Texas wide receiver Austin Ogunmakin announced Monday that he will enter his name in the NCAA transfer portal and may leave the program. Ogunmakin became the 10th UNT player to enter the portal since the end of the Mean Green's 4-6 campaign. The sophomore is among the most productive of the UNT players who have elected to explore their options to transfer. Ogunmakin ranked third among UNT players last season both in receptions (23) and receiving yards (349). - Denton Record

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WR Austin Ogunmakin, Liberty
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01/20/21 - *Demario Douglas, rSo/2023, Liberty + More +

Liberty wide receiver DeMario Douglas was named to the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) freshman All-America team Monday. Douglas, a redshirt freshman, was selected as a punt returner. He ranked ninth in the nation with a punt return average of 11.1 yards, and he added a 73-yard punt return touchdown in the Flames' Oct. 10 victory over Louisiana-Monroe. Douglas is the second player in program history to be honored on the FWAA freshman All-America team (Austin Lewis in 2018). He is the third Liberty player to earn All-America honors this season (Durrell Johnson and Malik Willis were named to the Phil Steele All-America teams). - Lynchburg News and Advance

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WR *Demario Douglas, Liberty
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01/04/21 - Peytton Pickett, rSr/2022, Liberty + More +

Liberty Flames running back Peytton Pickett says it's time to move on from the mountain. In an announcement on Twitter, the senior announced his intention to enter the transfer portal, to play his final graduate year of eligibility. Pickett was a big contributor for the Flames in 2020, helping the team put up over 27-hundred yards, the most ever in Liberty football history. - WSET, ABC TV13 News

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RB Peytton Pickett, Liberty
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01/03/21 - Duron Lowe, rSr/2022, Liberty + More +

2020 ALL-CONFERENCE USA FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): KR - Duron Lowe, R-Sr., UTEP,...On special teams, Duron Lowe earned Honorable Mention after returning nine kickoffs for 292 yards with an average of 32.4 yards per return and a 100-yard return for a touchdown. Lowe ranked fifth in the country and tied for first in C-USA for kickoffs returned for a touchdown...Ranked fifth nationally and second in C-USA in kickoff return average (32.4). His kickoff returned 100 yards for a touchdown in UTEP's game at LA Tech earned him C-USA Special Teams Player of the Week honors. He also had a season-high three kick returns for 159 yards and a touchdown against LA Tech. - Texas-El Paso Football

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CB Duron Lowe, Liberty
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12/29/20 - Charlie Brewer, rSr/2023, Liberty + More +

In January, the NCAA will likely pass legislation that would allow student-athletes to transfer once without the penalty of having to sit out for one season. "There will probably be more change and movement that's going to occur," Whittingham said. "That's the way it seems to be heading. You've got to adjust as things change and try to get yourself in the best situation." The day after Utah's season ended, two quarterbacks announced they were joining the Utes: Baylor grad transfer Charlie Brewer and Texas transfer Ja'Quinden Jackson. In December, Utah also signed four-star recruit Peter Costelli. Brewer led Baylor to an 11-1 record, a spot in the Big 12 championship game and a Sugar Bowl appearance in 2019. - Deseret News

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QB Charlie Brewer, Liberty
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12/26/20 - Malik Willis, rSr/2022, Liberty + More +

Elijah James blocked Massimo Biscardi's 42-yard field goal attempt in overtime to give No. 23 Liberty a 37-34 victory over No. 9 Coastal Carolina on Saturday night in a wild finish in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl. Liberty (10-1) took the lead on Alex Barbir's 44-yard field goal on the first extra possession. Coastal Carolina (11-1) got a huge break in regulation when Liberty's Joshua Mack fumbled inside the 1 with 41 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Safety Alex Spillum recovered the fumble to end the long drive.

Malik Willis ran for 137 yards and four touchdowns for Liberty. The Flames' only loss came to North Carolina State on a blocked field goal. Coastal Carolina overcame an early 14-0 deficit, and drove 72 yards to tie it in the fourth quarter. Grayson McCall ran in a 2-point conversion to make it 34-34 after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to Greg Latushko with 3:01 remaining. Coastal Carolina had won 12 straight. - AP College Football

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QB Malik Willis, Liberty
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12/22/20 - Charlie Brewer, rSr/2023, Liberty + More +

Former Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer announced Sunday that he's transferring to Utah for his final season of college eligibility. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 season didn't count against players' eligibility. All transfers are eligible to play in 2021. Brewer started four seasons for the Bears and finished with 9,700 yards passing, which ranks second in school history behind Robert Griffin III's 10,366. Brewer also ranks second in school history with 65 touchdown passes behind Griffin's 78, and he ran for 1,039 yards and 22 touchdowns. Brewer is the second Big 12 quarterback to announce that he's transferring to Utah. Former Texas freshman quarterback Ja'Quinden Jackson announced earlier Sunday his intentions to become a Ute. - Waco Tribune Herald

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QB Charlie Brewer, Liberty
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12/15/20 - Cam Reddy, rSr/2023, Liberty + More +

2020 ALL-MOUNTAIN WEST FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): Cam Reddy, OL,...An additional seven Rams picked up honorable mention nods: offensive linemen Elijah Johnson, Cam Reddy and Barry Wesley; defensive linemen Manny Jones and Toby McBride, kick returner Thomas Pannunzio and Wright as a punt returner. - Colorado State Football

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C Cam Reddy, Liberty
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12/13/20 - Charlie Brewer, rSr/2023, Liberty + More +

After four seasons as Baylor's starting quarterback, Charlie Brewer announced Sunday that he's entering the transfer portal as a graduate transfer with intentions of playing his final year of eligibility at another college. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 season didn't count against players' eligibility. Like Brewer, the graduate transfer market will likely be heavy across the country. Brewer announced his plans on Twitter, saying "It is with much thought and prayer that I will be entering the transfer portal and moving on as a graduate transfer.

A heartfelt thanks to my teammates, coach (Matt) Rhule and coach (Dave) Aranda for an amazing ride the last four years here at Baylor. I will take with me a lifetime of memories and degree from Baylor University." Brewer, who was unavailable for further comment, finished his Baylor career with 9,700 yards passing, which ranks second in school history behind Robert Griffin III's 10,366. Brewer also ranks second in school history with 65 touchdown passes behind Griffin's 78, and he ran for 1,039 yards and 22 touchdowns. - Waco Tribune-Herald

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QB Charlie Brewer, Liberty
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12/10/20 - Trey Lowe, rSr/2024, Liberty + More +

Trey Lowe threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, Camron Harrell returned a kickoff 100 yards for a TD, and Southern Miss beat Florida Atlantic 45-31 on Thursday night in the season finale for both teams. FAU (5-3, 4-2 Conference USA), the conference champion last season, was eliminated from contention for the 2020 title. The Owls, who went into the game ranked No. 3 nationally in scoring defense (12.4), allowed more than 20 points for the first time this season. Lowe was 13-of-19 passing for 209 yards with an interception and added 70 yards rushing and a score on 16 carries.

Freshman Frank Gore Jr. had 111 yards rushing, including a 73-yard touchdown in the first quarter, for Southern Miss (3-7, 2-4). Tim Jones caught a 5-yard touchdown pass that capped a 13-play, 75-yard drive and gave the Golden Eagles the lead for good at 24-17 with 8 seconds left in the first half. Jason Brownlee scored on a 43-yard catch-and-run to give Southern Miss a 14-point lead nearly four minutes into the third quarter. Charles, who finished with 16 carries for 79 yards, scored on a 1-yard run to trim FAU's deficit to 31-24. - AP College Football

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QB Trey Lowe, Liberty
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12/10/20 - T.J. Green, rSr/2023, Liberty + More +

The lone running back who had made a verbal commitment in Liberty's 2021 recruiting class elected to decommit from the program and reopen his recruitment early Monday afternoon. It didn't take long for the Flames to fill that void. Utah transfer TJ Green, who entered the transfer portal before the Utes' shortened season began, announced Monday evening he is transferring to Liberty.

Green, who has graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics, is immediately eligible as a graduate transfer and has two seasons of eligibility remaining. He is the only running back listed in a recruiting class that currently features 10 high school seniors and three junior college transfers. The 5-foot-11, 205-pound Green redshirted in 2017 and played in the 2018 and 2019 seasons with Utah. He had 59 carries for 258 yards and one touchdown in 25 games. - Lynchburg News and Advance

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