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The Stanford football team received more unfortunate news on Tuesday. Stanford head coach David Shaw announced that junior running back E.J. Smith, the team's starter, is out for the season due to injury concerns. This news comes at the heels of other injury-related news for the Cardinal, including the retirement of senior guard Branson Bragg and injuries to senior tackles Myles Hinton and Walter Rouse. Hinton and Rouse remain questionable for Saturday's game against Oregon. "I know it's really disappointing for him," Shaw said about Smith. "Disappointing for the whole team. Think he's a special young man and a special football player and was just really coming into his own." Smith had a solid start to the season, accumulating 206 rushing yards and four touchdowns through two games before exiting the USC game early. He also added eight receptions for 63 yards receiving. It's believed that Smith got banged up during the USC game, but it's unclear where and when the injury took place. "We had him out at the beginning of the second half," Shaw said after the USC game. "You know, probably could've gone back out there, but we pulled the plug." - The Stanford Daily

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RB EJ Smith, Texas AM
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09/26/22 - *Antonio Johnson, Jr/2023, Texas AM, 6-2, 198 (DS#2 FS) + More +

SEPT 26 SEC CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Antonio Johnson, DB, Texas A&M ,...Antonio Johnson tallied 13 stops on the day against Arkansas to lead the Texas A&M defense...Played nickel, safety, cornerback as well as even some linebacker plays...Johnson was all over the field and made the stop in the second quarter right before the Arkansas fumble was returned for an Aggie touchdown. - SEC Football

(DS#2 FS) Jr/2023

FS *Antonio Johnson, Texas AM
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09/24/22 - *Devon Achane, Jr/2023, Texas AM, 5-09, 188 (DS#5 RB) + More +

Devon Achane rushed for 159 yards and a touchdown, Demani Richardson sprinted the final 82 yards on a wild fumble return for another score and No. 23 Texas A&M beat 10th-ranked Arkansas 23-21 on Saturday night. The Razorbacks (3-1, 1-1 SEC) had a chance to take the lead with 1:30 remaining, but Cam Little's 42-yard field goal attempt from the left hashmark hit near the top of the right upright - and fluttered to the ground in the end zone no good. That drive came right after the Aggies had missed a longer field goal attempt. Texas A&M (3-1, 1-0) has back-to-back wins over ranked teams since that embarrassing 17-14 home loss to Appalachian State two weeks ago.

The conference opener for the Aggies came a week after a 17-9 win over then-No. 13 Miami, which then dropped 12 spots and now will be unranked after a 45-13 loss at home against Middle Tennessee State earlier Saturday. Arkansas led 14-0 after TD passes by KJ Jefferson on consecutive drives in the first quarter. He first threw a screen that Ketron Jackson turned into a 32-yard score before finding Warren Thompson wide open behind the secondary for a 56-yarder. But after the Razorbacks responded to Max Johnson's 10-yard TD pass to Evan Stewart by driving 72 yards in 11 plays to the 3, Jefferson for some reason tried to leap over the blocking linemen at the 3. - Texas A&M/AP College Football

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RB *Devon Achane, Texas AM
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09/19/22 - Nik Constantinou, rSr/2024, Texas AM, 6-2, 223 (DS#7 P) + More +

SEPT 19 SEC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Nik Constantinou, P/H, Texas A&M ,...Constantinou had six punts on the night and three of the kicks were downed inside the Miami 10-yard line...One was killed at the one, another at the eight and one at the nine-yard line...He averaged 44.3 per punt and the Hurricanes tried to return two of the punts for a negative three yards. - SEC Football

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P Nik Constantinou, Texas AM
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09/03/22 - EJ Smith, rSr/2026, Texas AM, 5-11, 211 (DS#31 RB) + More +

Tanner McKee threw two touchdown passes to Michael Wilson and Stanford routed FCS Colgate 41-10 on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams. "All offseason, he's been the guy," Stanford coach David Shaw said of his quarterback. "Leader on the football team. Voted a captain...We have high expectations for him as well." E.J. Smith, the son of former Dallas Cowboys star Emmitt Smith, had career bests with 118 yards rushing and five catches while running for two touchdowns to help the Cardinal snap a seven-game losing streak that dated to last season. "It's a great opportunity," Smith said of being named the starting running back. "There's been great running backs here in the past. Bryce, Christian and so forth. To be able to have that opportunity is a blessing." Stanford is 10-2 in home openers and 9-3 in season openers under Shaw.

Colgate marked the second opponent and third game against a FCS team in Shaw's 11-year tenure. On Stanford's first play from scrimmage, Smith cut left and raced into the end zone for an 87-yard touchdown. That tied Nathaniel Peat for the fifth-longest touchdown run in the program. Smith's previous career high was 54 yards rushing against Utah last season. Smith added another 37 yards receiving. "I said it on the headset, but that's how you start the season," Shaw said. "We know that E.J. is strong and physical. He's got that finishing speed, too. Great way to start the season." McKee was 22 of 27 for 308 yards passing and was relieved for Ari Patu at the start of the fourth quarter, who threw a 7-yard touchdown to true freshman Mudia Reuben. - Stanford/AP College Football

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RB EJ Smith, Texas AM
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09/01/22 - Ainias Smith, rSr/2024, Texas AM, 5-09, 190 (DS#29 WR) + More +

2022 COACHES PRESEASON ALL-SEC FIRST TEAM: AP & RS - Ainias Smith, Texas A&M,...Smith has been one of the most versatile players on the A&M roster since his arrival in Aggieland and was recognized for it by the league's coaches as he was named to the first team as an all-purpose player and return specialist, and the third team as a wide receiver. He ranked as one of the best punt returns in the country and was atop the A&M receiving corps as a junior, which led to him being named to the second team as a return specialist and third team as a wide receiver and all-purpose player by the league's media. - Texas A&M Football

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WR Ainias Smith, Texas AM
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09/01/22 - Layden Robinson, rSr/2024, Texas AM, 6-4, 302 (DS#12 OG) + More +

2022 COACHES PRESEASON ALL-SEC FIRST TEAM: OL - Layden Robinson, Texas A&M,...Robinson, from Manvel, Texas, started all 10 of his appearances last season at right guard, clearing the way for one of the top running back tandems in the nation. The 6-4, 330-pound offensive lineman was named to the All-SEC Second Team by the Associated Press following a successful sophomore season. As a freshman in 2020, Robinson was a key reserve on one of the best offensive lines the SEC has seen over the previous 10 seasons. - Texas A&M Football

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OG Layden Robinson, Texas AM
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09/01/22 - McKinnley Jackson, Sr/2024, Texas AM, 6-2, 326 (DS#15 DT) + More +

2022 COACHES PRESEASON ALL-SEC SECOND TEAM: DL - McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M,...Jackson earned second team accolades for his work on the defensive line. The Lucedale, Mississippi, native played in 10 games last season, making four starts at defensive tackle. Battling through injury in 2021, Jackson is among the top 10 returning tacklers for the Aggies this season. Jackson has also earned recognition this offseason from the SEC's football media, being named to the Preseason All-SEC Third Team as a defensive lineman. - Texas A&M Football

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DT McKinnley Jackson, Texas AM
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09/01/22 - Nik Constantinou, rSr/2024, Texas AM, 6-2, 223 (DS#7 P) + More +

2022 COACHES PRESEASON ALL-SEC FIRST TEAM: P - Nik Constantinou, Texas A&M,...Constantinou is entering his third year as the Aggies' primary punter, having appeared in all 22 games through his first two seasons. The Melbourne, Australia, native led the SEC and ranked in the top 10 nationally, averaging 46.61 yards per punt as a sophomore. Constantinou, who has previously been named to the Preseason All-SEC First Team and Ray Guy Award Watch List, sent 19 punts 50-plus yards and landed 22 inside the 20 a year ago. - Texas A&M Football

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P Nik Constantinou, Texas AM
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09/01/22 - *Antonio Johnson, Jr/2023, Texas AM, 6-2, 198 (DS#2 FS) + More +

2022 COACHES PRESEASON ALL-SEC SECOND TEAM: DB - Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M,...Johnson is coming off an impressive sophomore campaign that saw him earn a starting role at nickel and serve as one of the Aggies' elite tacklers. The East St. Louis, Illinois, native tallied 79 tackles in 2021, good for second on the team. He ranked in the top-11 in the SEC and led A&M with 53 solo takedowns in his second season in Aggieland, also adding five pass breakups and 8.5 tackles for loss. Already this preseason, Johnson has earned AP, Walter Camp and Sporting News First Team Preseason All-America honors. - Texas A&M Football

(DS#2 FS) Jr/2023

FS *Antonio Johnson, Texas AM
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09/01/22 - Layden Robinson, rSr/2024, Texas AM, 6-4, 302 (DS#12 OG) + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 76. Layden Robinson, OG, Texas A&M, Junior. Notable 2021 stat: 4 pressures allowed in 311 pass-block snaps Last year's ranking: NR. He earned second-team All-SEC honors last season and will lead an experienced group of interior linemen for the Aggies. Mel Kiper Jr. rates Robinson as the top draft-eligible guard for 2023. The 6-4, 330-pound junior started all 10 games he played last fall. He's an elite run blocker who could help the Aggie offense take the next step. - ESPN.com

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OG Layden Robinson, Texas AM
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09/01/22 - *Devon Achane, Jr/2023, Texas AM, 5-09, 188 (DS#5 RB) + More +

2022 COACHES PRESEASON ALL-SEC SECOND TEAM: RB - Devon Achane, Texas A&M,...Achane was named a second-team running back and third-team all-purpose player by the league's coaches. The Missouri City, Texas, native led the Aggies with 11 touchdowns in 2021, including scores as a rusher, receiver and returner. Achane rushed for 910 yards with a team-best nine touchdowns while averaging 7.0 yards per carry, which led the SEC and was No. 2 in the FBS among players with 100-or-more carries. - Texas A&M Football

(DS#5 RB) Jr/2023

RB *Devon Achane, Texas AM
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09/01/22 - *Antonio Johnson, Jr/2023, Texas AM, 6-2, 198 (DS#2 FS) + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 65. Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M, Junior. Notable 2021 stats: 79 tackles (53 solo), 1 INT. Last year's ranking: NR. Johnson started all 13 games for Texas A&M in 2021 as a sophomore. He was second on the Aggies' defense with 79 tackles. He earned AP All-SEC second team recognition. Johnson is on the preseason watch list for the Thorpe Award. - ESPN.com

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FS *Antonio Johnson, Texas AM
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09/01/22 - *Devon Achane, Jr/2023, Texas AM, 5-09, 188 (DS#5 RB) + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 58. Devon Achane, RB, Texas A&M, Junior. Notable 2021 stats: 910 yards, 9 TDs. Last year's ranking: NR. One of the SEC's most electric offensive performers should take on a bigger role in Texas A&M's offense this fall. Achane led the SEC in yards per rush (7) last season, and had 910 yards and nine touchdowns on only 130 carries. He can also help in the pass game after a 24-catch season in 2021. - ESPN.com

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RB *Devon Achane, Texas AM
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08/31/22 - Layden Robinson, rSr/2024, Texas AM, 6-4, 302 (DS#12 OG) + More +

2022 PRESEASON WUERFFEL TROPHY (COMMUNITY SERVICE) WATCHLIST: Layden Robinson, Texas A&M, Jr., OL,...Started all 10 games that he appeared in 2021...Made his first career start at right guard, helping A&M roll up 595 yards of total offense in the season-opening win over Kent State...Returned after missing two games due to injury against Mississippi State...Given the Offensive Toughness Award and Offensive Aggie Award for strength & conditioning at the annual team banquet. - Texas A&M Football

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OG Layden Robinson, Texas AM
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