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5 Big 12 Quarterbacks Nominated for Golden Arm Honor

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By Conner Becker Verified
| heartlandcollegesports.com
Five Big 12 quarterbacks are among the top 15 nominees for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, the foundation announced on Thursday. Devon Dampier (Utah), Noah Fifita (Arizona), Avery Johnson (Kansas State), Drew Mestemaker (Oklahoma State), and Conner Weigman (Houston) are among 15 Power Four quarterbacks considered for the honor, historically awarded in December. All five quarterbacks will be in action this weekend, including a crucial Big 12 matchup as No. 22 Houston travels to Kansas State.
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West Virginia DC Didn’t Mince Words Ahead of Arizona

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By Conner Becker Verified
| heartlandcollegesports.com
West Virginia Mountaineers coordinator Zac Alley labeled his unit “the worst defense in the country” while speaking with reporters on Wednesday. Struggling to begin the season, West Virginia, last among Big 12 defenses with 456.6 yards allowed per game through Week 5, has a big test with Noah Fifita and Arizona in town on Saturday. Alley had a unique way of motivating his guys following consecutive losses allowing 40-plus points.
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Arizona State’s Secondary Just Took a Big Hit

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By Conner Becker Verified
| heartlandcollegesports.com
The Arizona State Sun Devils are without starting safety Lyrik Rawls “for the near future,” head coach Kenny Dillingham told reporters on Wednesday. Hosting Hawaii on Saturday, the Sun Devils (2-2) must look to junior Kyan McDonald, a third-year returner at the position, and freshman Zeth Thues to fill the void left by Rawls in the secondary. Rawls (11 tackles, 1 interception, 0.5 tackles-for-loss) went down with a knee injury during a 55-19 defeat against Baylor last week in Tempe.
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