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2020 ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION: Shai Werts, QB,...Leads the team with 649 yards rushing and eight touchdowns...Carried the ball 131 times for an average of 5.0 yards per carry...Has completed 73 of 121 passes for 936 yards and seven touchdowns...Has thrown six interceptions. - Georgia Southern Football

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WR Shai Werts, Louisville
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12/29/20 - Tabarius Peterson, rSr/2022, Louisville, 6-2, 254 (DS#75 DE) + More +

Another senior has announced plans to return to the Louisville football program next year. Offensive lineman Robbie Bell, who was injured in the Cardinals' loss to Boston College, will return for his extra year of eligibility. Bell, who redshirted his freshman year, will be in his sixth year with the program when the season begins next year. He returns with 36 games of experience under his belt and 30 career starts. With the addition of Virginia Tech transfer Bryan Hudson, on Saturday, Louisville has bolstered its offensive line heavily in the last few days. - Courier Journal

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DE Tabarius Peterson, Louisville
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12/28/20 - Bryan Hudson, rSr/2024, Louisville, 6-5, 300 (DS#15 C) + More +

Louisville has landed its transfer on the offensive line. On the first day of the early signing period, coach Scott Satterfield mentioned the need to add to the offensive line through the transfer portal and he did just that. On Saturday evening former Virginia Tech offensive lineman Bryan Hudson announced his commitment to the Cardinals. Hudson, a former four-star offensive lineman in the 2019 class from Scott County High School, is an important get for a Louisville offensive line that will lose a bit inside. - Courier Journal

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C Bryan Hudson, Louisville
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12/23/20 - Shai Werts, rSr/2022, Louisville, 5-11, 205 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Shai Werts had three touchdown runs and threw a 65-yard scoring pass to help Georgia Southern beat Louisiana Tech 38-3 in the New Orleans Bowl on Wednesday. Werts, who missed the Eagles' last two regular-season games because of a shoulder injury, scored one of his touchdowns on a designed QB run that covered 37 yards. His two other rushing TDs came from a yard out. Georgia Southern came up with four interceptions - including two near its own goal line in the first quarter. Safety Justin Birdsong intercepted two passes - the first against Louisiana Tech starter Aaron Allen and the second against reserve JD Head in the third quarter. Georgia Southern (8-5), which came in averaging 262 yards rushing, finished with 322 against Louisiana Tech (5-5). - AP College Football

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WR Shai Werts, Louisville
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12/21/20 - C.J. Avery, rSr/2022, Louisville, 6-0, 230 (DS#42 ILB) + More +

After losing a few players to the transfer portal and NFL Draft, Louisville football got some good news Friday. Standout inside linebacker C.J. Avery announced on Twitter Friday afternoon that he plans to return to Louisville for his fifth year of eligibility. That is big news for Louisville because Avery has been one of the most influential players on the defense for years. Avery led Louisville in tackles this season with 78. He also led the team in tackles in 2019 with 93. The Grenada, Mississippi, native is one of the most experienced players on Louisville's defense. In four years Avery has played in 46 games tallying 252 tackles, 13.5 tackles for a loss and three interceptions. Only Etheridge played, and started, in more games than Avery coming into this season. - Courier Journal

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ILB C.J. Avery, Louisville
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12/12/20 - Malik Cunningham, rSr/2023, Louisville, 6-0, 200 (DS#14 QB) + More +

Malik Cunningham threw for 195 yards and accounted for three scores for Louisville, which blitzed past Wake Forest 45-21 Saturday. The Cardinals (4-7, 3-7 Atlantic Coast Conference) overcame a sluggish start to rally for a victory in their regular-season finale. After gaining just 7 yards in the first quarter, they finished with 453. Louisville gained 254 of those on the ground. Cunningham completed 73% (16-for-22) of his passes. He threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. He went without an interception for the first time in five games. The Demon Deacons (4-4, 3-4) amassed 351, but they couldn't stay on the field as they converted just seven of 18 on third down. Louisville, meanwhile, converted seven of 14 third downs and held the ball for 36:56. Both teams were missing key receivers. Louisville's Tutu Atwell announced during the week he would miss the contest, while Donavon Green did not dress for the Demon Deacons. In addition, the Cardinals were without three starting offensive linemen. That led to the Cardinals starting their fourth-string center and three freshmen on the line. - Louisville/AP College Football

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QB Malik Cunningham, Louisville
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12/10/20 - Tyler Shough, rSr/2025, Louisville, 6-5, 219 (DS#5 QB) + More +

Is Tyler Shough still Oregon's starting quarterback? Coach Mario Cristobal didn't waste a lot of time with the question, which was posed during his Zoom meeting with the media on Monday. "We assess everyone on a weekly basis," Cristobal said. "but he's our starting quarterback." Of course he is. In Shough's first five career starts, he has completed 91-of-143 passes (63.6%) for a Pac-12-leading 1,389 yards and 11 touchdowns. The 6-foot-5, 221-pound redshirt sophomore also has rushed for 256 yards and two touchdowns.

But some costly mistakes in consecutive defeats at Oregon State (two interceptions) and California (lost fumble) have some critics wondering what Boston College transfer Anthony Brown or touted true freshman Jay Butterfield might look like taking the snaps. Shough and his teammates aren't flinching as the Ducks (3-2) prepare to host Washington Huskies on Saturday at Autzen Stadium (1 p.m., FOX) for the North Division title. "We're all behind (number) 12," senior tight end Hunter Kampmoyer said of Shough. "We all make mistakes through the course of the game. He's done a great job of being a leader, accepting those things and moving forward. There's nothing you can do about the last play, it's all about the next play. He's done a great job, and we've all been behind him 100 percent." - Register Guard

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QB Tyler Shough, Louisville
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12/08/20 - *Tutu Atwell, Jr/2021, Louisville, 5-09, 155 (DS#15 WR) + More +

University of Louisville football star Tutu Atwell is entering the NFL Draft. The wide receiver made the announcement in a heartfelt post on social media explaining that he would not play in Saturday’s game against Wake Forest. Atwell, one of the most explosive players in the country leads the Cards in receiving and receiving touchdowns. For his career at Louisville, he caught 140 passes for a little more than 2,300 yards and 21 touchdowns. - ABC WHAS TV 11 News

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WR *Tutu Atwell, Louisville
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12/08/20 - Shai Werts, rSr/2022, Louisville, 5-11, 205 (DS#999 WR) + More +

2020 WUERFFEL TROPHY SEMIFINALIST: Shai Werts, QB, Georgia Southern,...The Wuerffel Trophy announced today its semifinalists for the 2020 Wuerffel Trophy. The Wuerffel Trophy, known as "College Football's Premier Award for Community Service" is presented annually to the Football Bowl Subdivision player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement. Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback from the University of Florida, Danny Wuerffel, the Wuerffel Trophy exists to honor college football players who serve others, celebrate their positive impact on society, and inspire greater service in the world. The award has honored over 1,300 nominees since its inception in 2005. - Georgia Southern Football

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WR Shai Werts, Louisville
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11/26/20 - Jack Plummer, rSr/2024, Louisville, 6-4, 215 (DS#18 QB) + More +

Plummer will start his second straight game at quarterback Saturday when the Scarlet Knights make their first visit to Ross-Ade Stadium. Plummer replaced the injured Aidan O'Connell during the week. O'Connell started the first three games. "Jack came in and did a very good job," Brohm said. "Where Aidan is at with everything, we'll see how this week goes but I do feel like Jack competed very hard, did a very good job. Showed a lot of poise and composure (and) for three and a half or three quarters, he played at a high level." Plummer completed 35 of 42 passes for 376 yards and three touchdowns. Plummer and O'Connell have completed better than 80% of their passes in two different games this season. - Journal and Courier

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QB Jack Plummer, Louisville
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11/23/20 - KeiTrel Clark, rJr/2023, Louisville, 5-10, 181 (DS#18 CB) + More +

NOV 23 ACC CO-DEFENSIVE BACK OF THE WEEK: Kei'Trel Clark, Louisville, So., CB, Richmond, Va.,...Had a hand in two of Louisville's three turnovers forced in the first half of Friday night's 30-0 win over Syracuse...Picked off his first career pass in the second quarter and then recovered a fumble on a kickoff later in the period...Helped Louisville record its first shutout since holding Eastern Kentucky scoreless in 2019 and the first shutout against a current Power 5 team since a 34-0 victory over North Carolina in 2004. - Atlantic Coast Conference Football

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CB KeiTrel Clark, Louisville
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11/21/20 - Tyler Shough, rSr/2025, Louisville, 6-5, 219 (DS#5 QB) + More +

Tyler Shough threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns and No. 11 Oregon held off short-handed UCLA 38-35 on Saturday to remain undefeated. At 3-0, Oregon solidified its spot atop the Pac-12 North. Devon Williams had six catches for 123 yards, including a 19-yarder for a score and a 49-yard reception that helped set up a third-quarter score. UCLA (1-2) had several players out because of COVID-19 protocols and contact tracing, including starting quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Redshirt freshman Chase Griffin started. Griffin threw for 195 yards and a touchdown, with two interceptions. Demetric Felton rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns, including an 11-yard scoring run that got the Bruins within three with 3:43 left. Oregon's ensuing drive failed and UCLA got the ball back with 1:24 left. A penalty on the Ducks got the Bruins a first down on the Oregon 39. But Oregon went on to stop the Bruins on fourth-and-12 to end it. - Oregon/AP College Football

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QB Tyler Shough, Louisville
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11/21/20 - *Javian Hawkins, rSo/2021, Louisville, 5-08, 183 (DS#12 RB) + More +

Javian Hawkins leaves Louisville with records within reach and plenty of life in his legs. Which, come to think of it, is a good reason to go. U of L's prolific running back has picked a relatively sweet spot to opt out of his remaining eligibility to prepare for the NFL Draft. He has established his credentials as a breakaway threat without incurring any status-threatening injuries, showing the scouts what they need to see while avoiding risks that could prove ruinous to his professional prospects. Much as his decision will disappoint Cardinals fans and could compromise U of L's chances in its three remaining games, Hawkins probably ought to cash in while he can. Because of the bumps ballcarriers accumulate (and the diminished speed that often results), the career of the average NFL running back lasts about 2 ½ seasons. Unlike players at some other positions, and much like new cars, they are viewed as depreciating, fungible assets.

"Everybody always talks about the shelf life of running backs; how many hits can they take?" U of L coach Scott Satterfield said Monday. "Maybe that goes through running backs' minds, the fact that you only have so many hits...I think that's probably part of the decision for (Hawkins)." Though Clemson's Travis Etienne is the only running back commonly projected as a first-round selection in 2021, no fewer than seven lower-rated backs have chosen to opt out this fall. Some of them may choose to return to campus for the 2021 season. Some of them won't get a sniff from the NFL. All of them are conscious, though, of the accumulated pounding their position entails and, presumably, mindful of the value of self-preservation. Hawkins is one who deserves a closer look. Small by NFL standards - U of L lists him at 5-foot-9, 196 pounds - he projects as a change-of-pace back with elite elusiveness at the next level. Despite missing Saturday's game at Virginia, Hawkins' 822 rushing yards rank seventh in the Football Bowl Subdivision with a healthy 6.2 yards per carry average. - Courier Journal

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RB *Javian Hawkins, Louisville
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11/21/20 - *Tutu Atwell, Jr/2021, Louisville, 5-09, 155 (DS#15 WR) + More +

Atwell was the other big name left off the field in Saturday's loss to Virginia. The standout slot receiver has an injury that Satterfield would not disclose and is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Syracuse. The Miami native has tallied 528 receiving yards and five touchdowns this season and Satterfield said it will be close to see if he can play on Friday. "No specifics. Should know more this week I think he'll be really close to be able to come back. The negative is that it's a short week," Satterfield said. Satterfield stopped all rumors of Atwell wanting to opt out, like Hawkins. Satterfield said he and Atwell have not had a discussion about opting out this season. - Courier Journal

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WR *Tutu Atwell, Louisville
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11/20/20 - Malik Cunningham, rSr/2023, Louisville, 6-0, 200 (DS#14 QB) + More +

Malik Cunningham accounted for two touchdowns to offset three first-half turnovers, and Louisville held Syracuse to a season-low 137 yards with three takeaways for a 30-0 victory on Friday night. All of the turnovers occurred before the break, though Cunningham's two interceptions around a fumble in Syracuse territory weren't as costly. That's because the Cardinals' replenished defense created just as many opportunities, two of which the offense converted into 10 points for a 13-0 lead in the second quarter. Cunningham added a 4-yard TD run with 29 seconds remaining in the half before connecting with Tutu Atwell for a 19-yard score midway through the third. The junior quarterback finished 19-of-28 passing for 219 yards as the Cardinals (3-6, 2-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) ended a two-game losing streak. Jalen Mitchell rushed 11 times for 46 yards with a 2-yard TD while Maurice Burkley had 56 yards on 10 carries. Syracuse (1-8, 1-7) never got going in losing its sixth consecutive game. Freshman JaCobian Morgan completed 5-of-12 passes for 40 yards in his second start and the ground game managed just 92 yards. - AP College Football

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QB Malik Cunningham, Louisville
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