Kyle Kennard Named Midseason All-American

South Carolina senior EDGE rusher Kyle Kennard has been named to the Sporting News Midseason All-America team, recognizing his standout performance this season with 7.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss, ranking him among the top in the nation. Additionally, he has been added to the watch lists for both the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Lombardi Award, highlighting his defensive prowess and contribution to his team's success. Kennard is tied for second in the nation for tackles for loss and is fourth in sacks nationwide, demonstrating his impact on the field. He has also earned co-SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors after an impressive season opener against Old Dominion. Meanwhile, San Diego State's sophomore EDGE player Trey White has also made headlines, being added to the Bednarik Award watch list, leading the nation with 11 sacks and averaging 1.83 sacks per game, a potential record pace. Both players will continue to compete for their respective awards as the season progresses.