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08/05/22 - Leroy Thomas, rSr/2024, Western Michigan + More +

2022 PRESEASON ALL-SOUTHERN CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM (COACHES): WR Leroy Thomas, Sr., VMI,...Played in five games his sophomore season after spending the offseason rehabbing from injury...started the first four games of the season at wide receiver before sustaining an injury in the Samford game which caused him to miss the next game...returned in the FCS layoff game against James Madison …caught 25 passes for 216 yards and averaged 43.2 yards per game. - Virginia Military Institute Football

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WR Leroy Thomas, Western Michigan
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08/01/22 - Nick Mihalic, rSr/2023, Western Michigan + More +

2022 PRESEASON RAY GUY WATCHLIST: Nick Mihalic - Western Michigan,... During his four seasons as a Bronco, Mihalic ranks seventh in program history for career punts (173), fifth in total punting yardage (7025) and sixth in career punting average (40.6). Last year (2021), Mihalic (5-11, 205) punted 47 times for the Broncos, averaging 41.9 yards per boot. The 41.9 average ranked fourth in the Mid-American Conference and was the ninth-best single-season average in WMU program history. The Skokie, Ill., native had a strong season pinning opposing offenses deep inside their own territory, as 14 of his punts were downed inside the opponent's 20-yard line. Nine of his punts were 50 yards or longer, including a season-high 58-yard punt against Illinois State. In addition to punting, Mihalic also served as WMU's primary kickoff specialist, handling 75 kickoffs, 15 of which went for touchbacks. He also made nine field goals and 11 extra points for Western Michigan in 2021 . last season. At Niles North High School (Skokie, Ill.), Mihalic was a two-sport star who averaged 47 yards a punt as a senior and was a five-star recruit and also captained the track team while clocking 10.98 seconds in 100 meters and 50.9 seconds at 400 meters. - Western Michigan Football

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P Nick Mihalic, Western Michigan
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07/28/22 - Dorian Jackson, rSr/2023, Western Michigan + More +

2022 PRESEASON JIM THORPE AWARD WATCHLIST: Dorian Jackson, Western Michigan, Sr.,... Last season, his first with the Broncos, defensive back Dorian Jackson appeared in all 13 games, starting 10 for Western Michigan. The Pittsburgh, Pa., native led WMU and ranked third in the Mid-American Conference with 12 pass breakups, while also adding a pair of interceptions, on the way to a spot on the All-MAC Second Team Defense. Jackson totaled 25 tackles for the season, including 2.5 tackles for loss. Both of Jackson's interceptions came in Western Michigan victories. The defensive back's first pick came in the 44-41 road victory over Pittsburgh, while his second came in the fourth quarter to seal WMU's Quick Lane Bowl win over Nevada. Played in 22 games over 2018-19 for St. Francis ... Made 54 total tackles, adding 18 passes defended ... Named Honorable Mention FCS All-American as a sophomore in 2019, as well as First Team All-ECAC and First Team All-NEC ... Set SFU's single-season record and led the NEC with 16 pass break-ups in 2019. - Western Michigan Football

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CB Dorian Jackson, Western Michigan
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07/25/22 - Jacob Gideon, rSr/2025, Western Michigan + More +

2022 PRESEASON RIMINGTON TROPHY WATCHLIST: Jacob Gideon, Western Michigan,...Gideon started in all 13 games last season at guard, but will transition over to center this season. Gideon's performance on the offensive line helped the Broncos rush for 2,766 yards and allowed just 26 sacks. WMU's offense ranked 34th in scoring at 32.5 points per game. The Union, Ky., native joins senior running back Sean Tyler as Broncos on watch lists. Tyler was named to the Maxwell Award Watch List and the Doak Walker Award. - Western Michigan Football

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C Jacob Gideon, Western Michigan
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07/13/22 - Hayden Wolff, rSr/2025, Western Michigan + More +

Old Dominion gained bowl eligibility in Rahne's first season thanks to the emergence of quarterback Hayden Wolff, a 6-foot-5 freshman out of Florida. He was at the helm for a five-game win streak that landed ODU in the Myrtle Beach Bowl. He averaged 258 passing yards per game during that stretch while completing 61.6% of his passes with nine touchdowns and four interceptions. - Roanoke Times

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QB Hayden Wolff, Western Michigan
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06/16/22 - Keshawn King, rSr/2024, Western Michigan + More +

Virginia Tech is casting a wide net to try and build an explosive offense. It's been one of the main themes of the offseason for offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen and he's welcomed all ideas from his staff. That's why Keshawn King and Chance Black found themselves working with the wide receivers towards the end of spring camp. "Both guys are explosive and quick," Tech running backs coach Stu Holt said, on Monday. "Their change of direction is very good. They catch the ball well and their hands are good. That lends to the ability to run routes and to figure out how to manipulate defensive coverage. They have that naturally."

Holt said all six of his running backs can catch the ball out of the backfield, but King and Black have a chance to establish more of a hyphenate role beyond just motioning out of the backfield into the slot. Tech's running backs combined for 33 catches and 366 yards last year with Raheem Blackshear's 25 catches for 249 yards leading the way. "They are very, very talented players," Tech receivers coach Fontel Mines said. "Offensively, you don't want guys that are that talented sitting on the sideline...We are trying to find ways to get the ball into those guys' hands." - Roanoke Times

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RB Keshawn King, Western Michigan
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02/28/22 - Eleasah Anderson, rSr/2023, Western Michigan + More +

2021 ALL-WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM (COACHES): OL - Eleasah Anderson, R-Jr., Sam Houston,...Anderson has been a big piece to the Bearkat offensive line each of the last three seasons and was a preseason all-WAC choice entering this season. He has anchored the Bearkat offensive line at left tackle each of the past two seasons and has started every game there this year. - Sam Houston Football

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OG Eleasah Anderson, Western Michigan
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02/28/22 - Michael Shanahan, rSr/2024, Western Michigan + More +

2021 OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE FIRST-TEAM (COACHES): OT - Michael Shanahan, UT Martin,...Shanahan played and started all 11 games on an impressive offensive line at left tackle. He graded out at 87 percent or better in each game while tallying 91 knockdowns. Protecting the blindside of the OVC Offensive Player of the Year, Shanahan anchored an offensive unit which ranked eighth nationally in sacks allowed, while he gave up only one sack in 288 attempts. The durable tackle has played every snap for a team which ranks eighth nationally with 231.3 rushing yards per game by playing with toughness and finishing blocks. - UT Martin Football

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OG Michael Shanahan, Western Michigan
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02/28/22 - Warren Dabney, rSr/2023, Western Michigan + More +

2021 ALL-SOUTHERN CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DL Warren Dabney, Sr., VMI,...Led VMI defensive line in tackles with 46 total (17 solos, 29 assists)...had 3.5 TFL for 10 yards including a sack...posted a season-high eight tackles against The Citadel and six tackles against Wofford...four-year starter on the defensive line with 40 career starts. - Virginia Military Institute Football

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DT Warren Dabney, Western Michigan
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12/27/21 - *Kaleb Eleby, rSo/2022, Western Michigan + More +

Kaleb Eleby threw two touchdowns and ran for another and Western Michigan recorded its second bowl victory in program history, rolling past Nevada 52-24 in the Quick Lane Bowl on Monday. Sean Tyler rushed for 146 yards on 14 carries and returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown for Western Michigan (8-5). Jaxson Kincaide, a Nevada transfer, rushed for 105 yards on 17 carries and scored two touchdowns. The Broncos' only other bowl victory came in the 2015 Bahamas Bowl against Middle Tennessee.

Compared with that one, the Quick Lane Bowl was practically a home game for them. "Doing it in Detroit is really special," coach Tim Lester said. "To have fans here, so many alumni here...tons of people from Kalamazoo made the trip. It was awesome to see the hotel alive last night. And to play the way we did, in front of them with their support, it all came together. It's a big deal." Nate Cox passed for 121 yards and a touchdown and Devonte Lee rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown for Nevada (8-5). Cox got the start after Carson Strong, who threw a school-record 36 touchdown passes, chose not to play in order to prepare for the NFL draft. The Wolf Pack was coached by assistant Vai Taua after Jay Norvell accepted the Colorado State coaching job. - Western Michigan/AP College Football

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QB *Kaleb Eleby, Western Michigan
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12/26/21 - Ali Fayad, rSr/2022, Western Michigan + More +

2021 ALL-MAC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): Down Lineman - Ali Fayad, Western Michigan,...Senior defensive lineman Ali Fayad was named Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year, as nine different Western Michigan football players were recognized by the league with All-Conference Honors. - Western Michigan Football

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OLB Ali Fayad, Western Michigan
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12/26/21 - *Skyy Moore, rSo/2022, Western Michigan + More +

2021 ALL-MAC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): Wide Receiver - Skyy Moore, Western Michigan,...Senior offensive lineman Mike Caliendo, sophomore wide receiver Skyy Moore, and Fayad received First Team All-MAC honors. Sophomore quarterback Kaleb Eleby, sophomore running back Sean Tyler, senior defensive lineman Ralph Holley, junior linebacker Zaire Barnes and junior corner back Dorian Jackson were named to the second team, and junior linebacker Corvin Moment earned third team honors. - Western Michigan Football

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WR *Skyy Moore, Western Michigan
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12/25/21 - Mike Caliendo, rSr/2022, Western Michigan + More +

2021 ALL-MAC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): Offensive Lineman - Mike Caliendo, Western Michigan,...Senior offensive lineman Mike Caliendo, sophomore wide receiver Skyy Moore, and Fayad received First Team All-MAC honors. Sophomore quarterback Kaleb Eleby, sophomore running back Sean Tyler, senior defensive lineman Ralph Holley, junior linebacker Zaire Barnes and junior corner back Dorian Jackson were named to the second team, and junior linebacker Corvin Moment earned third team honors. - Western Michigan Football

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C Mike Caliendo, Western Michigan
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12/25/21 - Corvin Moment, rSr/2023, Western Michigan + More +

2021 ALL-MAC THIRD TEAM (COACHES): Linebacker - Corvin Moment, Western Michigan,...Senior offensive lineman Mike Caliendo, sophomore wide receiver Skyy Moore, and Fayad received First Team All-MAC honors. Sophomore quarterback Kaleb Eleby, sophomore running back Sean Tyler, senior defensive lineman Ralph Holley, junior linebacker Zaire Barnes and junior corner back Dorian Jackson were named to the second team, and junior linebacker Corvin Moment earned third team honors. - Western Michigan Football

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ILB Corvin Moment, Western Michigan
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12/25/21 - Dorian Jackson, rSr/2023, Western Michigan + More +

2021 ALL-MAC SECOND TEAM (COACHES): Defensive Back - Dorian Jackson, Western Michigan,...Senior offensive lineman Mike Caliendo, sophomore wide receiver Skyy Moore, and Fayad received First Team All-MAC honors. Sophomore quarterback Kaleb Eleby, sophomore running back Sean Tyler, senior defensive lineman Ralph Holley, junior linebacker Zaire Barnes and junior corner back Dorian Jackson were named to the second team, and junior linebacker Corvin Moment earned third team honors. - Western Michigan Football

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