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Nov 14, 2024 | 
247sports.com | Savion Byrd |Grant Hughes
These players have certainly made the most of their new beginnings. Sixteen of the 17 teams in the ACC dipped into the transfer portal this offseason to bolster their rosters for the 2024 campaign. A handful of those players, highlighted by Miami quarterback Cam Ward and SMU offensive tackle Savion Byrd, have had a major impact on the ACC championship and College Football Playoff races this season.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
si.com | Savion Byrd |John Hoover
Bill Bedenbaugh isn’t backing down from his latest challenge. That’s what Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables said Wednesday about his embattled offensive line coach. OU’s completely rebuilt offensive line continues to be at the heart of the team’s struggles, and as the Sooners (4-4 overall, 1-4 Southeastern Conference) prepare this week to take on Maine, Venables said Bedenbaugh is facing the ongoing challenges head on.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
si.com | Savion Byrd |Randall Sweet
LEWISVILLE, TX — With one 5-star tackle, Bill Bedenbaugh may have changed the trajectory of Oklahoma's recruiting efforts on the offensive line. On Wednesday, Bedenbaugh and the Sooners landed a commitment from 5-star Lewisville offensive lineman Michael Fasusi. Fasusi picked the Sooners over Texas and Texas A&M, giving Brent Venables and company a big-time win on the recruiting trail over two SEC opponents and recruiting juggernauts.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
smumustangs.com | Savion Byrd
UNIONVILLE, Pa. (SMU) – SMU quarterback Preston Stone and offensive lineman Justin Osborne have been named to the Pick Six Previews Preseason All-ACC Second Team, while offensive lineman Savion Byrd was tabbed to the Preseason ACC All-Transfer Team, the publication announced Wednesday. Pick Six Previews is an annual season preview publication launched in 2012 by Heisman Voter Brett Ciancia.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
247sports.com | Savion Byrd |Tom Green
Fall camp is around the corner, and Oklahoma's inaugural SEC season is set to kick off in less than six weeks. As the first day of preseason practice approaches, it's time to take a closer look at each position group for the Sooners and where things stand for each unit entering Year 3 under head coach Brent Venables. The 11-part series continues with an examination of Oklahoma's offensive line.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
247sports.com | Savion Byrd |Carter Bahns
Kadyn Proctor and other elite pass-blockers will define the upcoming campaign. The college football transfer portal is a treasure trove of talent and not only helps teams build depth but also provides them with game-changing stars at key positions of need. But if there is one deficiency in nearly every transfer cycle, it is the offensive line pool, wherein only a select few elite players reside.
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Jul 15, 2024 | 
247sports.com | Savion Byrd |Chris Nee
SMU produced 48 sacks and 99 tackles for loss last season. They added 12 interceptions and five fumble recoveries. The group produced. While it returns several starters from a season ago, they will be attempting to replace a few key pieces. On their three-man front, they return senior defensive end Elijah Roberts (6-4, 278), who started all 14 games last season. He recorded 37 tackles (21 solo), while leading the team with 10.0 sacks (for 64 yards) and 12.5 tackles for loss (for 74 yards).
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
collegefootballdawgs.com | Savion Byrd
SMU Mustangs quarterback Preston Stone is a Dallas native. He had a remarkable high school career as a dual-threat QB, throwing for a jaw-dropping 13,178 yards and 148 touchdowns, along with 2,172 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns. As a consensus four-star recruit in the 2021 class, Stone received offers from Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State, USC and others before committing to his hometown Mustangs.
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May 31, 2024 | 
247sports.com | Savion Byrd
Join 0.7000 QB 6-3 / 215 Committed 5/31/2024 0.9100 DL 6-2 / 320 Committed 5/02/2024 0.8900 IOL 6-3 / 294 Committed 4/21/2024 0.8700 IOL 6-4 / 303 Enrolled 1/29/2024 0.8700 TE 6-5 / 248 Enrolled 1/08/2024 0.9300 Edge 6-5 / 252 Enrolled 1/04/2024 0.8500 QB 6-1 / 200 Enrolled 1/11/2024 0.8700 OT 6-5 / 300 Enrolled 1/06/2024 0.7200 K 5-11 / 188 Committed 1/04/2024 0.8700 IOL 6-4 / 316 Enrolled 12/22/2023 0.8600 CB 6-1 / 178 Enrolled 1/02/2024 0.8900 RB 5-10 / 200 Enrolled 12/13/2023 0.9200 WR...
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
247sports.com | Savion Byrd |Tom Green
Troy Everett injured his right knee in practice last week and will undergo surgery Wednesday. He is expected to return before the start of the season. NORMAN — Oklahoma will be without one of its few returning veterans along the offensive line for the remainder of spring and at least the start of fall camp.
