Truman grad David Blay's college football journey takes him to Miami
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David Blay Jr., a defensive lineman for the University of Miami, is set to start in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals against Ohio State on December 31, 2025. Blay's journey to Miami included playing for Division II West Chester and Louisiana Tech, where he achieved first-team All-Conference USA honors. This season, he recorded 27 tackles for Miami, contributing significantly to their success. Blay, who recently earned a bachelor’s degree in American studies, plans to donate $7,000 to the Lower Bucks Outlaws, his first football team. He aims to inspire students with his football story and has aspirations of becoming an NFL Draft pick. The Miami Hurricanes, ranked No. 10, will face No. 2 Ohio State at AT&T Stadium, with Blay confident in a strong team performance.
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