Frosh Force. Twelve true freshmen played in the Sun Bowl.
Walk-on Warriors. Nine non-scholarship players got PT in the Sun Bowl. None got any statistics unless noted.
- CB Ethan Bonner played in his fourth game of the year; he did not record a statistic. I am heartened for the future of the position with Duane Akina's desire to play this kid as a true freshman along with Kendall Williamson.
- DE Thomas Booker started in place of injured Dylan Jackson. He had another solid game, contributing two solo tackles, three assists, a TFL, and a quarterback hit. He has played in every game this season.
- LS Jack Chapman, a walk-on, had his first appearance of the season. Congrats!
- WR Simi Fehoko played in his fourth game of the year; he did not record a statistic. Surprising given that he has been more featured with a healthier WR corps, but, then again, our passing game was pretty pathetic overall, so he may have been out there a lot and just not been targeted.
- DE Andres Fox played in his sixth game; for the second game in a row, he did not record a statistic, which makes me wonder if we should have burned his shirt. But Shaw does not think he'll be around for a fifth year, it seems.
- DE Trey LaBounty, a walk-on, played in his first game of the season. Congratulations! He did not record a statistic.
- ILB Ricky Miezan played in his fourth game of the season, prepping for his starting position next year. (That's a half joke.) He did not record a statistic.
- QB Dylan Plautz, a walk-on, made his first appearance of the season. Congrats to him! I do not remember seeing him, but he's listed as appearing. A kneel down?
- FB Jay Symonds played in his second game of the year. He did not record a statistic. Grooming a new fullback?
- OLB Tobe Umerah played in his first game of the season. Congratulations! He did not record a statistic.
- CB Kendall Williamson actually started the game as the defense began in a nickel formation and, apparently, Kendall is the guy. I wonder if this is a sign that he has leapfrogged Obi Eboh and will be starting opposite Paulson Adebo at corner next year. In the Sun Bowl, Kendall continued his solid play with three solo tackles and an assist.
- WR Michael Wilson started in Trent Irwin's place, and had 2 catches for 6 yards, 3 punt returns for 4 yards, and one critical end-around for 9 yards. He played in every game this season.
Walk-on Warriors. Nine non-scholarship players got PT in the Sun Bowl. None got any statistics unless noted.
- Freshmen
- LS Jack Chapman played in his first game of the season. Congratulations!
- DE Trey LaBounty played in his first game. Congratulations! No statistic. ST?
- QB Dylan Plautz made his first appearance. Congrats to him! A kneel down?
- LS Jack Chapman played in his first game of the season. Congratulations!
- Sophomores
- DE Dylan Boles played in his third game.
- OLB Caleb Phillips also played in his third game.
- DE Dylan Boles played in his third game.
- Juniors
- CB J.J. Parson played in his sixth game, recording a tackle. A new safety?
- K Collin Riccitelli played in his third game. A kickoff?
- OLB Anthony Trinh played in his fifth game. Other than Thunder Justice and J.J. Parson, Trinh has had the most appearances of any walk-on.
- CB J.J. Parson played in his sixth game, recording a tackle. A new safety?
- Seniors
- P Charlie Beall made his collegiate debut. Next year's punter? Or his first and last game?
- P Charlie Beall made his collegiate debut. Next year's punter? Or his first and last game?
- Other notes
- Sophomore OLB Thunder Justice Keck did not play, after eleven appearances this season. Injury?
- Senior ILB Ryan Beecher, a former walk-on, played in every game this season.
- Sophomore S Noah Williams, a former walk-on, played in his twelfth game.
- Sophomore OLB Thunder Justice Keck did not play, after eleven appearances this season. Injury?