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11/05/20 - Jafar Armstrong, rSr/2023, Western Illinois + More +

One small change Notre Dame has made in its offense is returning senior Jafar Armstrong to the wide receiver position. Armstrong has been playing running back since a breakout season in 2018, but his usage at the position has been almost exclusively limited to lopsided victories this year. Through six games, Armstrong registered 17 carries for eight yards and one touchdown. Armstrong was recruited by the Irish as a receiver out of Shawnee Mission (Kan.) Bishop Miege. On this week's depth chart, the 6-1, 220-pound Armstrong was listed as the No. 2 boundary receiver behind Javon McKnley. The emergence of Kyren Williams, Chris Tyree and C'Bo Flemister at running back has given the Irish the confidence to move Armstrong elsewhere. "We think that Jafar can be much more of an impact player for us at the wide receiver position," Kelly said. "He will continue to work there. Eventually when he gets a little bit more time there, he's going to impact us and help us win football games." - South Bend Tribune

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WR Jafar Armstrong, Western Illinois
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08/31/20 - Jatarvious Whitlow, rSr/2022, Western Illinois + More +

Former Auburn running back JaTarvious Whitlow is now part of a new program. Sources have informed AL.com that Whitlow is transferring to Western Illinois, an FCS program in the Missouri Valley Conference. Word is that Whitlow has already enrolled at Western Illinois. Whitlow, who entered the NCAA transfer portal in February, was Auburn’s starting running back each of the last two seasons. The Lafayette, Ala. native ran for 763 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore last season. - AL.com

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RB Jatarvious Whitlow, Western Illinois
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08/05/20 - Marquis Smith, rSr/2022, Western Illinois + More +

2020 PHIL STEELE/DRAFTSCOUT PRESEASON ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY THIRD TEAM: Marquis Smith, Western Illinois, Sr.,...Smith was MVFC All-Newcomer (2019)...transferred to Western ahead of the 2019 season...started the first 10 games of the year before suffering a season-ending injury at North Dakota State (Nov. 9)...second in the Valley in passes defended (13)...finished the season with 41 tackles (29 solo), two fumble recoveries (one FF) and an interception. - Western Illinois Football

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CB Marquis Smith, Western Illinois
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08/05/20 - Justin Hall, rSr/2023, Western Illinois + More +

2020 PHIL STEELE/DRAFTSCOUT PRESEASON ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY SECOND TEAM: KR Justin Hall, Western Illinois, Soph.,...Hall was MVFC All-Newcomer (2019)...All-MVFC Honorable Mention (RS/2019)...transferred to Western ahead of the 2019 season...2019 achievements: sits fifth all-time in school history (single-season) with 660 kick return yards; led the Valley (20th in the FCS) with 706 combined return yards. - Western Illinois Football

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RB Justin Hall, Western Illinois
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08/05/20 - Adam Fellner, rSr/2022, Western Illinois + More +

2020 PHIL STEELE/DRAFTSCOUT PRESEASON ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY SECOND TEAM: P Adam Fellner, Western Illinois, Sr.,...Fellner was All-MVFC Honorable Mention (2019)...finished 2019 season 18th in the nation (third in the MVFC) averaging 42.5 yards per punt...enters 2020 season with 7,914 career punting yards, averaging 40.8 yards per punt...18 touchbacks, 42 fair catches, 46 inside-the-20. - Western Illinois Football

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P Adam Fellner, Western Illinois
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02/05/20 - Jatarvious Whitlow, rSr/2022, Western Illinois + More +

Auburn running back JaTarvious "Boobee" Whitlow has entered the NCAA's transfer portal. Tigers coach Gus Malzahn said Wednesday that Whitlow is "looking for a fresh start somewhere else." Whitlow led the Tigers in rushing the past two seasons, totaling 1,550 yards and 16 touchdowns. He had 763 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore while missing the Arkansas game and seeing limited action against LSU following knee surgery. Sophomore D.J. Williams leads the returnees after gaining 400 yards last season. Auburn also signed four-star running back Tank Bigsby in December. Bigsby was the No. 4-rated running back and No. 39 overall prospect according to the 247Sports composite index of recruiting rankings. Mark-Antony Richards redshirted as a freshman after suffering a right leg injury in preseason camp. - AP College Football

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RB Jatarvious Whitlow, Western Illinois
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12/20/19 - Michael Lawson, rSr/2022, Western Illinois + More +

2019 ALL-SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): PR Michael Lawson, Lamar, Jr., Patterson, Calif.,...One of the top newcomers in the conference, Lawson made a huge impact in two areas of the game. Lawson tied for tops in the Southland in interceptions with five, a mark that also placed him eighth nationally. He also led the Southland averaging nearly 11 yards per punt return on 17 attempts. - Lamar Football

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FS Michael Lawson, Western Illinois
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12/20/19 - Michael Lawson, rSr/2022, Western Illinois + More +

2019 ALL-SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DB & PR Michael Lawson, Lamar, Jr., Patterson, Calif.,...Lawson overcame injuries to lead the Cardinals with 94 tackles from his safety position, including 61 solo stops. He also recorded 8.5 tackles for losses to go along with seven passes defended, a fumble forced and blocked kick. Lawson was key in helping the Cardinals secure an upset victory at Sam Houston State, in what turned out to be a defensive struggle. Lawson finished the game against the Bearkats with a team-high 10 tackles and two interceptions. The first interception helped LU preserve a 7-7 score to force overtime on the road, and the second pick came in overtime to secure the victory. - Lamar Football

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FS Michael Lawson, Western Illinois
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12/02/19 - Jared Drake, rSr/2020, Western Illinois + More +

2019 ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY SECOND TEAM (COACHES): LS Jared Drake, Western Illinois,...Drake appeared in every game this season...snapped for Adam Fellner, who averaged 42.5 yards per punt...recorded seven tackles (five solo)...first-year team captain. - Western Illinois Football

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FB Jared Drake, Western Illinois
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12/02/19 - LaCale London, Sr/2020, Western Illinois + More +

2019 ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): DL LaCale London,...London tied for second in the MVFC with three forced fumbles (all three recorded in conference games)...recorded four sacks in MVFC play (ties for seventh)...added 8.5 TFLs in Valley games (ranked seventh)...finished second on the team with 9.5 TFLs for a combined 42 yards loss...totaled 45 tackles (26 solo) with four breakups and three QB hurries. - Western Illinois Football

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DT LaCale London, Western Illinois
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12/02/19 - Justin Hall, rSr/2023, Western Illinois + More +

2019 ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): RS Justin Hall,...ranks fifth all-time in school history (single-season) with 660 kick return yards...currently leading the Valley (19th in the FCS) with 706 combined return returns...recorded a career-high, Valley-high 158 KR/PR yards at North Dakota State. - Western Illinois Football

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RB Justin Hall, Western Illinois
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12/02/19 - Zach Glisan, Sr/2020, Western Illinois + More +

2019 ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): LB Zach Glisan,...led the Leatherneck defense with 88 tackles (45 solo)...ranked 11th in the MVFC with 7.3 tackles per game...recorded 10-plus tackles three times (Missouri State, Indiana State, South Dakota)...notched a career-high 16 tackles (8 solo) vs. USD...added 6.0 TFLs with two breakups and a fumble recovery. - Western Illinois Football

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ILB Zach Glisan, Western Illinois
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12/02/19 - Adam Fellner, rSr/2022, Western Illinois + More +

2019 ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): P Adam Fellner,...Fellner currently 16th in the nation (third in the MVFC) averaging 42.5 yards per punt...managed eight touchbacks, 21 inside the 20, and 13 for 50+ yards. - Western Illinois Football

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P Adam Fellner, Western Illinois
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11/23/19 - Jatarvious Whitlow, rSr/2022, Western Illinois + More +

Auburn's defense held Samford to 114 yards and forced four turnovers, JaTarvious Whitlow scored twice, and the No. 16 Tigers tuned up for the Iron Bowl with a 52-0 victory Saturday at rain-drenched Jordan-Hare Stadium. Auburn forced and recovered a fumble on a fourth-and-4 on Samford's opening drive, the first of three turnovers and a trio of three-and-outs across Samford's first six possessions. For the game, the Tigers also had 13 tackles for loss and held Samford to 2 yards per play, 2 of 13 on third down as Auburn's defensive starters were benched a few minutes into the third quarter. Samford had scored in 213 straight games.

As the rain increased, so, too, did Auburn's offensive production. After a seven-point first quarter in which they struggled to convert third downs and had a 43-yard field goal blocked, the Tigers had 193 yards of offense and 24 points in the second. Whitlow and D.J. Williams accounted for 130 yards from scrimmage in the first half and Williams added his second touchdown of the season in the third quarter. The Tigers nearly eclipsed 300 rushing yards for the second time this season, finishing with 294 and four rushing scores. After completing 15 of 23 passes for 150 yards and a score, Bo Nix's day also was done early in the third quarter. - Auburn/AP College Football

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RB Jatarvious Whitlow, Western Illinois
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11/12/19 - Justin Hall, rSr/2023, Western Illinois + More +

NOV 11 MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINEE: RS Justin Hall, Western Illinois,...Hall recorded 158 all-purpose yards against the top-ranked NDSU Bison. He totaled 140 kick return yards on seven attempts, with the longest going 33 yards. The Northern Illinois transfer currently ranks 13th in the nation in combined returns (669 yards). - Missouri Valley Conference Football

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