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Vanderbilt football defensive end Nate Clifton to enter transfer portal Aria Gerson Nashville Tennessean Vanderbilt football defensive end Nate Clifton is entering the transfer portal, he announced on Instagram on Wednesday. "I would like to thank God and Vanderbilt University for blessing me with the opportunity to do what I love over the past 5 years," Clifton said in a statement. "I want to thank Coach Derek Mason for giving me the chance to play in my hometown in front of friends and family. Next, I would like to thank Coach Clark Lea for helping me grow as a player as well as taking part in shaping the man I am today. Lastly, I want to thank my teammates, my loved ones and all of the Vandy fans for the constant love and support over the years." Clifton appeared in 43 games over five seasons at Vanderbilt, with 37 starts. In 2023 he led the team with 5.5 sacks, also putting up 7.5 tackles for loss, 30 total tackles and an interception. That was a vast improvement after recording five tackles for loss and two sacks from 2020-22. He is the second team captain from 2023 to enter the portal after linebacker Ethan Barr.

Michigan State Starting Defensive Lineman Entering Transfer Portal This is going to continue until the dust settles... Matthew Lounsberry Nov 29, 2023 2:20 PM EST Michigan State's football roster continues to be gutted by the NCAA transfer portal as the Spartans transition to a new era under head coach Jonathan Smith. Players recruited to East Lansing by previous coaching staffs, with no ties to Smith or the coaches he'll hire as assistants, are weighing their options in how and where to continue their college careers. On Wednesday, one of Michigan State's top defensive players decided he would test the waters of outside interest. Redshirt sophomore and Detroit native Derrick Harmon is the latest Spartans to enter the transfer portal, announcing his decision on social media this afternoon. "First and foremost, I want to thank God for allowing me to play the game I've loved since I was a child," Harmon wrote in his post. "Next, I want to thank my paretns for their support and assistance throughout this journey. I'd like to thank my teammates, y'all my brothers for life. I'd like to thank Coach [Mel] Tucker for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to play at this level in my home state. Next, I'd want to thank the Michigan State fans! You have shown nothing but love and appreciation!!! With that being said, I will be entering the transfer portal." Harmon appeared in 28 games with 17 starts during his three-year Michigan State career, including all 12 this past season. The redshirt sophomore recorded 71 tackles, including 6.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks, as well as two pass deflections, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Harmon has been one of the Spartans' best defensive players of the last two seasons, and he has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Potential contenders for Walter Nolen, the top-ranked player in the 247Sports Transfer Portal 247Sports caught up with the Nolen camp early Monday morning, the first day the NCAA Transfer Portal was officially open. Steve Wiltfong21 mins The No. 1 ranked prospect in the 247Sports Transfer Portal is Texas A&M defensive lineman Walter Nolen, who on Sunday night announced that was the direction he was headed. Nolen made the announcement shortly after it became public that defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator Elijah Robinson was moving on to Syracuse to join Fran Brown and that new staff. “You think he was Coach E’s son the way they vibed with each other,” Nolen’s father Walter said. New head coach Mike Elko and the Aggies remain in the picture moving forward for Nolen who will see what else is out there. “Most definitely,” the elder Nolen said. “That was home. That is home. I think part of it is, nothing is really set in stone at A&M. They don’t know exactly what they’re good do. They haven’t announced an OC, they haven’t announced a DC. They have Elko, that was a great hire if you ask my opinion.” Tennessee was the runner-up for Nolen when he committed to the Aggies as the nation’s No. 2 prospect back in the 2022 cycle. Michigan was also strong in there. Both could be contenders again this time around, particularly the Vols. We'll see if the Wolverines circle back. “Iron sharpens iron,” the elder Nolen said. “He wants to play with kids that are going to make him better. That’s going to be a big part of it.” Nolen hasn't officially gone in the portal yet. His family is expected to meet with Elko on Monday and we'll see what happens beyond that. “I can say the ones that previously had a chance,” Walter Sr. said. “I don’t want to say every SEC school but quite a few SEC schools. Some College Football Playoff .” Georgia, LSU, Oregon and Texas figure to be a few of the others that take a swing at Nolen. "I don't know who he like right now," Walter Sr. said. "I didn't want to go into detail with him. My main question was are you sure, are you sure. He said 'yeah.'" In two seasons with the Aggies, Nolen certainly flashed his potential. Across 12 games this season, he recorded 37 tackles, 8.5 tackles for a loss and four sacks. Nolen impressed as a true freshman as well, totaling 29 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss and one sack across 10 games in 2022.

Auburn NFL roundup: Anders Carlson finishes Packers’ upset Updated: Dec. 04, 2023, 12:41 a.m.| Published: Dec. 04, 2023, 12:30 a.m. By Mark Inabinett | minabinett@al.com Green Bay kicker Anders Carlson made two fourth-quarter field goals to finish off the Packers’ 27-19 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. With the Packers holding a 2-point lead, Carlson connected from 40 yards out with 6:03 to play, then put through a 48-yarder with 1:09 remaining to extend the advantage to eight points. Carlson also made three extra points on Sunday as the Packers got to 6-6 by upending Kansas City. A sixth-round draft choice, Carlson had made 17 of his 21 field-goal attempts during his rookie season. Carlson was among the 15 former Auburn players who got on the field on the 13th Sunday of the NFL’s 104th season. Three other former Auburn players were involved in the Kansas City-Green Bay game: · Packers safety Rudy Ford (New Hope) made one tackle and broke up one pass. · Chiefs offensive tackle Prince Tega Wanogho (Edgewood Academy) is on injured reserve and not eligible to play. · Packers defensive lineman Colby Wooden did not record any stats. In the other Sunday games: Los Angeles Chargers 6, New England Patriots 0 · Chargers long snapper Josh Harris handled the snaps on eight punts and two field goals. · Jonathan Jones started at left cornerback for the Patriots. Jones made six tackles and broke up one pass. Atlanta Falcons 13, New York Jets 8 · Jets defensive end Carl Lawson was designated as a game-day inactive. · Jamien Sherwood started at linebacker for the Jets. Sherwood made two tackles in his second start of the season. · C.J. Uzomah started at tight end for the Jets. Uzomah did not record any stats. Arizona Cardinals 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 10 · Steelers nose tackle Montravius Adams was designated as a game-day inactive. An ankle injury kept Adams out of the lineup for the fourth game in a row. · Cardinals inside linebacker Owen Pappoe made two tackles. Indianapolis Colts 31, Tennessee Titans 28 (OT) · Titans defensive tackle Marlon Davidson (Greenville) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play. · Roger McCreary (Williamson) started at cornerback for the Titans. McCreary made five tackles and broke up one pass. · Braden Smith started at right offensive tackle for the Colts. · Titans quarterback Malik Willis was designated as a game-day inactive. Miami Dolphins 45, Washington Commanders 15 · Dolphins defensive tackle Byron Cowart is on the practice squad and not eligible to play. · Dolphins wide receiver Anthony Schwartz is on the practice squad and not eligible to play. Houston Texans 22, Denver Broncos 17 · Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham dressed for the game but did not play. · Texans offensive tackle Kilian Zierer is on injured reserve and not eligible to play. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, Carolina Panthers 18 · K.J. Britt (Oxford) started at linebacker for the Buccaneers. Britt made two tackles before leaving his first NFL start because of a back injury. · Derrick Brown started at defensive end for the Panthers. Brown made four tackles and registered two quarterback hits. · Carlton Davis started at cornerback for the Buccaneers. Davis made five tackles. · Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean was designated as a game-day inactive. Ankle and foot injuries kept Dean out of the lineup for a second straight game. · Panthers outside linebacker Eku Leota did not record any stats. · Panthers linebacker Chandler Wooten is on injured reserve and not eligible to play. San Francisco 49ers 42, Philadelphia Eagles 19 · Eagles offensive lineman Jack Driscoll did not record any stats. Week 13 started on Thursday night, when the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Seattle Seahawks 41-35. Week 13 concludes on Monday, when the Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars square off at 7:15 p.m. CDT at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. ABC and ESPN will televise the game.

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