Calling my shot ... position battle winners
- Matt Fuller held the preseason edge over Christian Clark at running back and is the high-confidence projection to start, though both are expected to receive carries against Kent State.
- Mazeo Bennett Jr. and Nyck Harbor are established receiver starters, while DJ Black is the low-confidence projection to win the remaining spot over Donovan Murph and Nitro Tuggle.
- Nolan Hay is the projected left guard after also practicing at center, while veteran Dayne Arnett is a low-confidence right-tackle projection until Jacarrius Peak returns.
- Anthony Addison is the high-confidence projection to start opposite Caleb Herring at defensive end within a rotation expected to remain heavy.
- Kentucky transfer Quay'sheed Scott is projected to open at nickel over Gerald Kilgore, while David Bucey holds the early safety edge over freshman J'Zavien Currence in competitions expected to continue.
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