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Calem Sutherland kicked four field goals and UL Monroe held off FCS-member Jackson State 12-7 on Saturday night. After Sutherland opened the scoring with a 29-yard field goal in the first quarter, Jackson State took the lead in the second period when Joshua Lanier caught a 24-yard touchdown pass from Shedeur Sanders. The Tigers' lead held up until the fourth quarter when Sutherland hit from 42 and 49 yards. Sanders completed 27 of 40 passes for 243 yards. Aubrey Miller Jr. was credited with 16 tackles for Jackson State (2-1). For the Warhawks (1-1), Rhett Rodriguez completed 16 of 29 passes for 150 yards and Andrew Henry had nine carries for 52 yards. - AP College Football

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QB Rhett Rodriguez, Louisiana-Monroe
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09/01/21 - Rhett Rodriguez, rSr/2023, Louisiana-Monroe, 6-0, 190 (DS#999 QB) + More +

Rhett Rodriguez will start at quarterback for Louisiana-Monroe in the season opener at Kentucky. ULM coach Terry Bowden announced the decision during his Tuesday media availability. The Warhawks kick off against the Wildcats on Saturday at 11 a.m. on the SEC Network. "Rhett will start the game and we'll back him up from there," Bowden said. "He's got very good talent but the fact he's been raised on his father's offense and he got here in January to learn the things we've added offensively was very beneficial." Rodriguez, the son of ULM offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez, joined the program in the spring. The graduate transfer began his career at Arizona playing for his father and Kevin Sumlin.

He graduated as valedictorian from Arizona's Eller College of Management in May and has two years of eligibility remaining. The younger Rodriguez's knowledge of Rich Rod's up-tempo spread offense helped him best Colby Suits and Jeremy Hunt for the job. Suits made eight starts in 2020 and Hunt started the final two games of the season. Bowden didn't rule out playing multiple quarterbacks at Kentucky. "Those guys all did a great job," Bowden said. "None of them have chosen to pick up and leave and they've really bought into this program. I think we have to play that thing out and see who can be that hot guy to come in. "Maybe Colby throws it a little better and Jeremy runs it a little better, but they're both pretty much conventional drop back quarterbacks and they give you that element." - The News-Star

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QB Rhett Rodriguez, Louisiana-Monroe
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04/19/21 - T.J. Fiailoa, rSr/2022, Louisiana-Monroe, 6-3, 302 (DS#999 OG) + More +

With all five starters returning, where graduate transfer T.J. Fiailoa fits on UL's offensive line remains uncertain. The former UL Monroe guard is expected to have a role of some sort for the rival Ragin' Cajuns in 2021. But precisely what that is still isn't clear even as the Cajuns, whose spring game Thursday (7 p.m., ESPN+) at Cajun Field, head into their final week of spring practice. "The plan with him was bring him in, take advantage of his experience, get him ready to help us out immediately," said Jeff Norrid, UL's first-year offensive line coach. "We've kind of had a slower process with him, kind of mentally helping him get into shape, helping him learn the offense, learn the techniques, the terminology and all that stuff. "He's a super smart guy. Very high football IQ. And his experience shows. It does," Norrid added. "I'm really excited about him and what he brings to the table." - The News-Star

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OG T.J. Fiailoa, Louisiana-Monroe
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01/14/21 - Rhett Rodriguez, rSr/2023, Louisiana-Monroe, 6-0, 190 (DS#999 QB) + More +

Former Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez has found a new home, and he's bringing his son along for the ride. Rodriguez on Tuesday was named the associate head coach and offensive coordinator at Louisiana-Monroe. Rodriguez will work for new Warhawks coach Terry Bowden. Rhett Rodriguez will be joining his father at ULM as a graduate transfer. The quarterback, who spent the past four seasons at Arizona, will have two years of eligibility remaining. Rhett Rodriguez, who attended Catalina Foothills High School, appeared in 11 games for the Wildcats. He completed 51 of 100 passes for 578 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions. - Arizona Star News

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QB Rhett Rodriguez, Louisiana-Monroe
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12/05/20 - Jared Sparks, rSr/2022, Louisiana-Monroe, 6-0, 212 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Purdue will have fewer players available for Saturday's game against Nebraska after coach Jeff Brohm said Thursday a "handful of guys" have opted out of the 2020 season. The exact number isn't known, other than Brohm confirming earlier in the week that receiver Jared Sparks was one of the players. He said Thursday that receiver Amad Anderson has entered the NCAA transfer portal. The key question - are there any starters or players who've seen significant snaps among the opt-outs? The other question is why now with the season about to end? The reason probably varies from player to player, including dealing with COVID-19 and other factors. "It's all personal reasons and it's always a little of this and a little of that to it," Brohm said. "I don't want to get into the specifics, but we've had multiple people." Brohm did say since Sparks is a fifth-year year, he's not "anticipating him coming back but we'll talk to him afterwards." He added the players who have opted out for this season remain on scholarship for now. - Journal and Courier

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WR Jared Sparks, Louisiana-Monroe
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11/07/20 - Ivin White Jr., rSr/2022, Louisiana-Monroe, 6-1, 260 (DS#999 DE) + More +

Louisiana-Monroe is proving why 2020 is the wrong year to have a bad season. The Warhawks have lost 15 players to coronavirus-related opt-outs, the transfer portal and other departures since spring practice ended. ULM fell to a program-worst 0-7 overall record and 0-4 in the Sun Belt Conference following a 31-13 loss to Appalachian State on Saturday. "Those are all new things obviously that have added to it, coupled with the fact we're not playing well," ULM head coach Matt Viator said. "We still have plenty of guys to play, but it's affected the way we practice. Numbers always do that, whether it's injuries, quits or opt-outs."

Wide receiver Zach Jackson and defensive end Ivin White Jr. placed their names in the transfer portal last week, joining running back Kayin White, offensive lineman Chance Billington, cornerback Tajhnick Bishop, linebacker Rashaad Harding, safety Logan Wilson and cornerback Jordan Oliver. Harding, Wilson, wide receiver Brandius Batiste and defensive tackle Ed Haralson opted out of playing this season due to COVID-19. Running back Jakyle Holmes, wide receiver C.J. Fletcher, running back Javin Myers, defensive end Brandon Nettles and defensive tackle Dayonte Roberts are no longer on the team. - The News-Star

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DE Ivin White Jr., Louisiana-Monroe
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10/07/20 - SirDarrius Ellis, rSr/2024, Louisiana-Monroe, 6-0, 295 (DS#999 DT) + More +

Sophomore Sir'Darrius Ellis made the most of his first career start. With Mason Husmann out with an injury, Ellis stepped in at nose tackle and made eight tackles, tied with defensive end Ty Shelby for third on the team. Ellis also contributed on special teams. On fourth-and-3 at the ULM 43-yard line, Ellis stopped C.J. Wright short of the sticks on fake punt with 7:35 left in the second quarter. A Monroe-native, Ellis joined the team as a walk-on out of Ouachita Parish High School. His brother, Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin "Jellybean" Ellis, starred for Neville High School and Louisiana Tech. - The News-Star

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DT SirDarrius Ellis, Louisiana-Monroe
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09/28/20 - Corey Straughter, rSr/2021, Louisiana-Monroe, 5-10, 184 (DS#71 CB) + More +

The 2020 season hasn't been kind to a Louisiana-Monroe football team still seeking its first win. The Warhawks were dealt another blow on Monday. Cornerback Corey Straughter announced on Twitter that he will have season-ending wrist surgery. Straughter suffered the injury during August camp. In three starts, the preseason All-Sun Belt selection made four tackles with one pass breakup. - Monroe News-Star

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CB Corey Straughter, Louisiana-Monroe
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09/07/20 - JaCquez Williams, rSr/2022, Louisiana-Monroe, 6-1, 210 (DS#999 OLB) + More +

Williams is one of several Deacons who can improve their standing this season in the eyes of NFL scouts. In the last seven games of 2019, Williams had 60 tackles, 2 1/2 sacks and 5 1/2 tackles for loss. Williams entered Wake Forest with Basham and heads into his fifth season. But this is the first season Williams enters as a starter, which gives you an idea of his growth for the past four years. Williams came to Wake Forest as a high school running back and was moved to defense, where he initially was a rover in Mike Elko's defense. As Elko moved on and was replaced by Jay Sawvel, who then was replaced by Lyle Hemphill, Williams has had to adjust along the way - and it wasn't until the second half of last season that he shined for an extended period of time.

In the last seven games of 2019, Williams had 60 tackles, 2 1/2 sacks and 5 1/2 tackles for loss. He took over at BUCK linebacker after Justin Strnad's season-ending injury and proved to be more than a capable replacement - now he gets to display his aptitude for a full season. Assistant coach for defense Dave Cohen mentioned last week that the Deacons have been lining Williams up in the same ways that Strnad was used last season as a third-down pass-rusher - an aspect that helps his preparation for an NFL opportunity. - Winston Salem Journal

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OLB JaCquez Williams, Louisiana-Monroe
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08/31/20 - Josh Pederson, rSr/2021, Louisiana-Monroe, 6-4, 234 (DS#17 TE) + More +

2021 SENIOR BOWL WATCH LIST: Josh Pederson, Louisiana Monroe,...Pederson caught at least one pass in each of the 12 regular-season games in 2019. He had six receptions for 85 receiving yards at Florida State, including a 33-yard TD catch from Evans late in the first half. Pederson heads into the 2020 season with 67 career receptions for 824 yards (12.3 avg.) and 11 TDs. - Louisiana Monroe Football

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TE Josh Pederson, Louisiana-Monroe
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08/28/20 - Corey Straughter, rSr/2021, Louisiana-Monroe, 5-10, 184 (DS#71 CB) + More +

2020 PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DB - Corey Straughter, ULM,...Straughter, a 5-10, 183-pound senior, ranked among the NCAA FBS leaders in interceptions (tied for seventh with 5) and passes defended (tied for 14th with 15) last season. His name appears on watch lists for three major national awards, including the Bronko Nagurski Trophy (Football Writers Association of America National Defensive Player of the Year), Paycom Jim Thorpe Award (nation's best defensive back) and Bednarik Award (Maxwell Football Club defensive player of the year). - ULM Football

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CB Corey Straughter, Louisiana-Monroe
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08/28/20 - T.J. Fiailoa, rSr/2022, Louisiana-Monroe, 6-3, 302 (DS#999 OG) + More +

2020 PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM (COACHES): OL - TJ Fiailoa, ULM,...Fiailoa, a 6-4, 302-pound junior, started the first four games in 2019 before suffering a season-ending leg injury against South Alabama. As a sophomore in 2018, he was selected All-Sun Belt Third Team after producing a winning grade in all 12 regular-season games. - ULM Football

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OG T.J. Fiailoa, Louisiana-Monroe
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08/27/20 - Josh Johnson, rSr/2021, Louisiana-Monroe, 5-09, 209 (DS#28 RB) + More +

2020 PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): RB - Josh Johnson, ULM,...Johnson, a fifth-year senior who ranked second in the Sun Belt and 13th in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in rushing while averaging 108.2 yards per game last season, previously was listed among the top preseason candidates for the Doak Walker Award (nation's top running back) and Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year). An All-Sun Belt Second-Team selection as a junior, Johnson also finished among the NCAA FBS Top 20 in yards per carry (10th at 6.46) and rushing yards (tied for 18th with 1,298). His 1,298 rushing yards ranked as the fourth-highest single-season total in ULM history. In addition, Johnson led the Warhawks in all-purpose yards (1,420) while ranking second in rushing touchdowns (11) and scoring (66 points). His eight runs of 30-plus yards ranked tied for eighth in the NCAA FBS. He also had 13 receptions for 122 yards (9.4 avg.). - ULM Football

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RB Josh Johnson, Louisiana-Monroe
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08/27/20 - Josh Pederson, rSr/2021, Louisiana-Monroe, 6-4, 234 (DS#17 TE) + More +

2020 PRESEASON ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): TE - Josh Pederson, ULM,...Pederson, a fifth-year senior who has been named to the 2021 Reese's Senior Bowl Top 250, set career highs for receptions (43), receiving yards (567) and touchdown receptions (9) last season. - ULM Football

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TE Josh Pederson, Louisiana-Monroe
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07/27/20 - Josh Johnson, rSr/2021, Louisiana-Monroe, 5-09, 209 (DS#28 RB) + More +

2020 PRESEASON MAXWELL AWARD WATCH LIST: RB Josh Johnson, ULM,...An All-Sun Belt Second-Team selection, Johnson also finished among the NCAA FBS Top 20 in yards per carry (10th at 6.46) and rushing yards (tied for 18th with 1,298). His 1,298 rushing yards ranked as the fourth-highest single-season total in ULM history. In addition, Johnson led the Warhawks in all-purpose yards (1,420) while ranking second in rushing touchdowns (11) and scoring (66 points). His eight runs of 30-plus yards ranked tied for eighth in the NCAA FBS. He also had 13 receptions for 122 yards (9.4 avg.). - ULM Football

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RB Josh Johnson, Louisiana-Monroe
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