FLORIDA BOYS SHINING -- WEEK 1 ROUNDUP -- COLLEGE
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Players who hail from the state of Florida provide numerous contributions nationwide to many college football programs. Each week, we highlight what our FLORIDA BOYS are doing in college football action from around the country in our weekly series of FLORIDA BOYS SHINING.

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QB CARSON BECK
, University of Georgia
Mandarin Mustangs
-- Jacksonville (First Coast Area)

vs. University of Tennessee at Martin:

Named the Starter for the defending national champions, Carson Beck has big shoes to fill following back-to-back champion Stetson Bennett III. After a slow start, Carson Beck finished with 21 completions out of 31 attempts, 294 yards passing and a TD pass to Mekhi Mews.

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WR JIMMY HORN
, University of Colorado
Seminole Seminoles
-- Sanford (Orlando Metro Area)

vs. Texas Christian University:

Jimmy Horn shined in his debut for Coach Prime Deion Sanders. Horn led the Buffaloes with 11 receptions for 117 yards and a crucial TD in the 4th Quarter as COLORADO UPSET THE 2022 NATIONAL FINALIST TCU 45-42!!!!

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WR XAVIER WEAVER
, University of Colorado
Orlando Christian Prep Warriors
-- Orlando (Orlando Metro Area)

vs. Texas Christian University:

Shined in Colorado's SHOCKING OPENING 45-42 WIN OVER 2022 NATIONAL FINALIST TCU with 6 catches for 118 yards.

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RB CHEZ MELLUSI
, University of Wisconsin
Naples Golden Eagles
-- Naples (Southwest Area)

vs. University of Buffalo:

Wisconsin RB Chez Mellusi ran like a GROWN MAN with 13 carries for 157 yards and 2TD, which includes a MONSTER 89 yards to the House. Badgers won 38-17 over the Bulls.

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BREAKDOWN BY AREA

Orlando Metro Area (2)
First Coast Area (1)
Southwest Area (1)

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BREAKDOWN BY COLLEGE

Colorado (2)
Georgia (1)
Wisconsin (1)

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