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Position battles to watch ahead of '23 football season, Sports
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NCCU defense is a shining star - The Triangle Tribune
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Chris Warren, Kirk Johnson get chance to shine vs. Texas Tech
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Michigan State skids into matchup with No. 2 Michigan
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Crescent City Connection: Back in his home state, and playing for the school he originally committed to, LSU's Aaron Anderson's ready to unleash his ability
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College football highlights, scores: Week 1 live updates, Top 25 analysis
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Insider Report: Running Backs, DBs Shine in Earlygoing - University of New Hampshire Athletics
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Colorado State transfer KJ Carta-Samuels hoping to finally find his time to shine
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OU football's drained offensive line plays 'with purpose', freshman duo Barnes, Sawchuk shine in Cheez-It Bowl loss, Sports
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Cornerbacks determined to shine in 2016 - Northwestern State University Athletics
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College football midseason freshman All-America team: Caleb Downs, Zachariah Branch and more - The Athletic
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Mississippi St. ready to take anger out on Western Michigan, Sports
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Football Notebook: Briones, Ward Shine In Opening-Night Win - Central Michigan University Athletics
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NC State football's fresh faces look to shine in the 2023-24 season, Sports