starting cornerback Simeon Thomas will not play in Saturday’s game. The junior is still facing academic eligibility issues that held him out all of last season.
“Simeon is not going to make the trip,” Hudspeth told reporters at practice on Monday. “He is going to be held out of this game due to some eligibility concerns dating back to last season. That’s all we can say about that.”
As a freshman, Thomas had eight tackles and two passes broken up. The 6’3″ corner was the starter throughout spring and fall camp, and JuCo transfer Savion Brown will now fill his spot.