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Top-10 performances by local college football players from the weekend of Oct. 8


LSU quarterback Brandon Harris (6) throws the ball past South Carolina defensive tackle Gerald Dixon Jr. (92) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. LSU won 45-24.
LSU quarterback Brandon Harris (6) throws the ball past South Carolina defensive tackle Gerald Dixon Jr. (92) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. LSU won 45-24. AP

Jeremy Massey, North Greenville- former South Pointe Stallion intercepted a pass and returned it 20 yards during North Greenville’s win over Ave Maria on Saturday.

Alstevis Squirewell, Newberry- another Saturday, another big game for the former Great Falls standout, Squirewell. He made nine tackles, including three for a loss, during Newberry’s 17-14 loss to Mars Hill.

Beau Nunn, Appalachian State- sophomore started at right tackle as the Mountaineers rushed for over 200 yards, part of a no-sacks-allowed, nearly 500-yard offensive effort in a 37-3 win over Georgia State.

Dijuan Ussery, Missouri Western- Nation Ford’s Ussery caught three passes for 61 yards, including a second quarter 40-yard touchdown pass that put the Griffons in front of Fort Hays State for good Saturday. Ussery is averaging 21 yards per catch. Missouri Western won 26-21.

Ervin Moore, Concord University (W.Va.)- Lancaster’s Moore made six tackles, including three for a loss of 21 combined yards, and two sacks during Concord’s 63-20 Homecoming win over Virginia-Wise.

Worth Gregory, East Carolina- junior from Fort Mill had another good game punting the football in a 45-38 loss to BYU. Gregory averaged 48.2 yards on four kicks, with a long of 57 yards and two downed inside the 20-yard line.

Gerald Dixon, South Carolina- South Pointe product made five tackles and forced a fumble during the Gamecocks’ 45-24 loss to LSU.

Gerald Dixon, Jr., South Carolina- Northwestern alum made six tackles and broke up a pass during the same game.

Arthur Williams, Pikeville (Ky.)- Lancaster’s Williams made nine tackles with 1.5 for loss during Pikeville’s 42-34 loss to Campbellsville.

Jaleel Scott, Ellsworth Community College (Iowa)- former Rock Hill Bearcat made four catches for 48 yards and a touchdown during Ellsworth’s 32-14 win over Fort Scott Community College.

Other notable performances

Abri Tate, Bryant University- Nation Ford’s Abri Tate had a fumble recovery during Bryant’s 35-33 loss to Central Connecticut State.

Andre Foulks, Wingate- senior defensive lineman made seven tackles, with one for a loss, and recorded three quarterback hurries during the Bulldogs’ 26-17 loss to Tusculum.

Nick Raszeja, LaGrange College (Ga.)- Fort Mill’s Raszeja made three tackles with a half tackle-for-loss during LaGrange’s 27-25 win over Greensboro College.

Devin Starnes, Tusculum- South Pointe grad made three tackles as Tusculum handed Wingate its first loss of the season, 26-17.

Akiven Williams, Apprentice School- The Builders lost 35-2 to Louisburg College, but Lewisville’s Williams made five tackles and broke up a pass.

Mason Rudolph, Oklahoma State- Rudolph won his eighth straight start, but had plenty of help after throwing three interceptions during the Cowboys’ 33-26 overtime win against West Virginia. Rudolph was 20-of-40 passing for 218 yards.

Andrew Komornik, Gardner-Webb- Nation Ford’s Komornik hit seven punts for a 37.4-yard average, with three downed inside the 20-yard line. GWU upset No. 15 Liberty 34-20.

Stewart Hunt, North Greenville- former Northwestern receiver caught a pass for 10 yards during the Crusaders’ 49-13 blowout of Ave Maria.

Logan Ard, Limestone- former South Pointe kicker hit a 31-yard field goal during the Saints’ 10-3 loss to Catawba.

Lee Wright, Youngstown State- Former York Cougar Wright made three tackles during the Penguins’ 31-29 loss to Illinois State.

Zeek Rodney, Wake Forest- South Pointe’s Rodney made one tackle as the Demon Deacons defense shut down Boston College in a 3-0 ACC win.

Tyrell Curry, Eastern Kentucky- Rock Hill High product made two tackles as EKU beat Tennessee Tech 48-17 last Thursday.

Quan Caldwell, South Carolina State- Chester’s Caldwell made one catch for 21 yards during the Bulldogs’ 17-14 loss to Bethune-Cookman.

Landon Ard, South Carolina- South Pointe Stallion had three touchbacks on five kickoffs in the Gamecocks’ loss to LSU.

Rod Byers, Clemson- former Northwestern Trojan made two tackles and broke up a pass during the Tigers’ 43-24 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday.

Mitchell Jeter, The Citadel- Rock Hill High’s Jeter made three tackles as The Citadel broke a lengthy losing streak against Wofford with a 39-12 win over the Terriers.

Nate Casey, Davidson- Westminster Catawba product made four tackles as the Wildcats beat Kentucky Wesleyan 14-7 in overtime.

This story was originally published October 12, 2015 at 12:51 PM with the headline "Top-10 performances by local college football players from the weekend of Oct. 8."

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