MURFREESBORO – College Football Focus released its 2021 C-USA All-Conference Team and the Blue Raiders had five first team members, along with the league's defensive player of the year.
Junior Jordan Ferguson was voted the C-USA Defensive Player of the Year after turning in a career season. The Atlanta native had 55 tackles, including 15.5 TFLs, 8.0 sacks, 14 hurries, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Ferguson was also placed on the first team defense.
Other first team members were linebacker DQ Thomas, cornerback Quincy Riley and safety Reed Blankenship.