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Ruffin named FCS All-American

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Ashanti Thomas
Safety Blake Ruffin (4) throws up his hand in excitement after successfully tackling a Sycamore player. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.

Redshirt sophomore Blake Ruffin has been named a Football Championship Subdivision All-American by the Associated Press.

The safety from Louisville, KY got named on the second team All-American list.

Ruffin missed the entirety of last season due to a torn ACL and returned at the beginning of the 2023 season.

Ruffin led the FCS in interceptions with four throughout the Panthers’ 11 games. Ruffin also ranked second on the team in tackles as he recorded 63 for the season.

Ruffin announced his departure to the transfer portal Nov. 29 on X.

Zaria Flippin can be reached at 581-2812 or [email protected].

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Zaria Flippin
Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor
Zaria Flippin is a junior sports media relations major. This is her first year at The News.
Ashanti Thomas
Ashanti Thomas, Photographer
Ashanti Thomas is a senior digital media major. She previously served as photo editor and assistant photo editor at The News.

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