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Rutgers adds Drake transfer Sean Allison, reinforcing the 2026 linebacker room with a player whose production at Drake suggests immediate depth and impact.
The 6-foot, 235-pound Hinsdale, Illinois native played at Hinsdale Central before Drake, adding local ties to Rutgers’ recruiting narrative.
In 2025, Allison logged 126 tackles, 8.0 TFLs and two interceptions for Drake, highlighting high-volume production as a redshirt junior.
Allison earned Third Team All-American honors in 2025 from Stats Perform and FCS Football Central, underscoring his quality at the FCS level.
Rutgers reunites with Drake personnel Joe Woodley and Adam Cox, leveraging prior coaching ties to ease Allison’s transition.
Allison adds depth to a Rutgers linebacker corps that blends experienced players with promising younger talent behind Moses Walker and Abram Wright.
The addition aligns with Rutgers’ broader 2026 strategy focused on defensive depth and competitive roster development.
The Knight Report frames the move as ongoing roster development and a bet on immediate defensive depth for 2026.
Allison returns to Illinois roots, reinforcing Rutgers’ local-recruiting narrative and regional ties.
New reference notes Sean Allison as a potential 2026 impact player who could follow coaches who’ve previously found success with him.

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Will Hornseth scored 16 points to lift Northern Iowa to a 75-53 win over Drake in Des Moines.
Ben Schwieger added 15 points on 6-for-11 shooting, including two threes, for UNI.
Tristan Smith contributed 12 points on a efficient 5-for-7 shooting for UNI.
Drake was led by Eli Shetlar and Owen Larson with 15 points apiece, but the Bulldogs suffered their ninth straight defeat.
UNI built a 39-24 halftime lead and stretched the margin after halftime to seal the win.
UNI improved to 19-12 overall and 11-9 in the Missouri Valley Conference with the victory.
Drake dropped to 12-19 overall and 6-14 in MVC play after the loss.
UNI seized the lead for good with 5:38 left in the first half and carried a 39-24 edge into halftime.
The Associated Press credited Data Skrive and Sportradar for game reporting and stats in this AP story.
The Panthers improved to 19-12 overall and 11-9 in MVC with Hornseth’s 16 points anchoring the win.

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