redshirt
noun
red·shirt
ˈred-ˌshərt 
: a college athlete who is kept out of varsity competition for a year in order to extend eligibility
redshirt
verb
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Quinten Joyner, a redshirt freshman, was credited with 84 yards and two scores in 10 carries.
USC Sports
USC finally has a defense under Lincoln Riley.
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Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2024
Harris, a redshirt sophomore, played the most last season, notching 130 snaps across eight games.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2024
Jalen Moss, Fresno State — The redshirt sophomore had a breakout season, posting 55 catches for 706 yards and six touchdowns.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2024
The tight end room is effectively an extension of the offensive line and returns both redshirt sophomore Preston Howard and sophomore Dylan Wade.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
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Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2024
Harris, a redshirt sophomore, played the most last season, notching 130 snaps across eight games.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2024
Jalen Moss, Fresno State — The redshirt sophomore had a breakout season, posting 55 catches for 706 yards and six touchdowns.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2024
The tight end room is effectively an extension of the offensive line and returns both redshirt sophomore Preston Howard and sophomore Dylan Wade.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Redshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redshirt. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.
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