Conference Play Depth Charts
College Football Teams Update Roster Depth and Injuries Ahead of Conference Play
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College football teams are entering conference play with several depth-chart developments and injury questions. West Virginia has retained an unofficial quarterback competition between Nicco Marchiol Hawkins and Max Fox, expanded Prince Strachan’s role, settled David Afogho as its No. 2 edge rusher and elevated Isaiah Patterson at linebacker ahead of Oklahoma State’s visit. Georgia Tech made no formal depth-chart changes before its first ACC game at Stanford, but the availability of offensive linemen Ethan Mackenny and Jameson Riggs and defenders Jaylen Mbakwe and Kyle Efford remains uncertain after the Mercer win. Iowa officially named Hank Brown its starting quarterback for the Big Ten opener at Michigan, while leading returning rusher Kamari Moulton and other players remain absent from the depth chart; Iowa’s replacement backs performed well against Northern Iowa but face a tougher test against Michigan’s defense, raising questions about injuries and coach Kirk Ferentz’s possible gamesmanship. Separately, Iowa volleyball coach Jim Barnes identified playable depth, including emerging reserves and freshman setter Nikolija Bulatovic behind tournament MVP Jenna Meitzler, as an early-season strength.
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West Virginia’s matchup with Oklahoma State could have Top 25 implications, with the winner potentially positioning itself for a national ranking.
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Georgia Tech’s trip to Stanford marks the first time the Yellow Jackets have played at Stanford; Georgia Tech leads the all-time series 2-0, having won the 1991 Aloha Bowl and 2001 Seattle Bowl.
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Georgia Tech’s defense produced 10 tackles for loss and three sacks against Mercer, while quarterback Alberto Mendoza is set to face the ACC’s worst pass defense against Stanford.
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Iowa’s replacement backs combined for eye-catching totals in the Northern Iowa rout: Xavier Williams rushed for 155 yards and three touchdowns, Braedon Jackson had 125 yards and a touchdown, and Nathan McNeil added 111 yards and two touchdowns.
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Iowa volleyball setter Jenna Meitzler was named Kwik Star Klassic tournament MVP after recording 120 assists, 21 digs, 15 blocks, 11 kills and three aces; freshman Nikolija Bulatovic is her primary reserve, with coach Jim Barnes calling her “very stable as a freshman.”
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