Byron Murphy and N’Keal Harry have been friends since high school.
As sophomores, they were on the same football team. But even though they both transferred to separate schools in Arizona to finish out their high school careers, they’ve never lined up against each other.
But not for lack of trying.
“We wanted to,” Murphy said. “We were trying to set up scrimmages and everything.”
On Saturday, Murphy will finally get the chance to play against his close friend. It’s an opportunity he’s been waiting for, particularly after missing last year’s matchup while recovering from an injury.