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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd announced Bryce James will redshirt his freshman season to let his physical development catch up with his peers, a long-term plan for the LeBron James son who is a 3-star 2025 prospect not yet 19. Arizona sits 22-0 atop the season, and if he returns next year, roster opportunities may open due to potential departures.
Oregon running back Makhi Hughes has requested to redshirt this season after limited playing time, allowing him to preserve two years of eligibility and potentially transfer again in the future.
Oregon running back Makhi Hughes, a transfer from Tulane and preseason AP All-American, has requested to redshirt this season due to limited playing time and his previous injury, which Oregon is honoring.
NC State starting quarterback MJ Morris will not play the rest of the season and will take a redshirt year, according to his father. Morris, a sophomore, has led the Wolfpack to three wins in four starts, but will now sit out while preserving his eligibility. The team is expected to go back to Virginia transfer Brennan Armstrong as the starting quarterback.
Freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava made his mark for Tennessee football, throwing for 86 yards and his first career touchdown in a 59-3 victory over UConn. Despite limited playing time this season, Iamaleava has impressed his coaches and teammates with his preparation and performance. The question now is whether he will redshirt or continue playing in the remaining games, as he is one game away from the four-game limit for redshirting.
In Ohio State's win over Maryland, only three true freshmen saw playing time, with Carnell Tate being the first to use up his redshirt eligibility. Less than half of Ohio State's scholarship freshmen have played in any game this season, the fewest since the NCAA changed the redshirt rule in 2018. The Buckeyes' slow start and history of struggling in Ross-Ade Stadium may limit the freshmen's playing time in the upcoming game against Purdue.
Three true freshmen, wide receiver Karmello English and defensive linemen Cameron Brandt and Trey Pierce, burned their redshirt by appearing in their fifth game of the season during Michigan's dominant victory over Minnesota. The Wolverines' coaching staff has been rotating in backups and depth players as they continue to pull away in games, providing valuable experience for the young players. Wide receiver Semaj Morgan is showing promise, while Brandt continues to make an impact on the defensive line. The backups are expected to see more playing time in the upcoming game against Indiana.
Florida State redshirt freshman defensive lineman Antavious Woody has announced his decision to enter the transfer portal. Woody, who signed with FSU as part of the Seminoles’ 2022 recruiting class, worked with Florida State’s scout team this offseason while taking a redshirt year.
Michigan's Joey Baker, a graduate transfer, has announced that he will petition for another year of eligibility, which would be his sixth in college. Baker was allowed a fifth year due to the NCAA's COVID-19 waiver, and he has played in all 33 games for Michigan this season, averaging 16 minutes. His redshirt application will have to be approved by the NCAA, but Michigan head coach Juwan Howard is hopeful that Baker will be able to return next season.