Former Syracuse University linebacker Lee Kpogba had a big game as West Virginia ended TCU’s 10-game Big 12 regular-season winning streak with a 24-21 road win on Saturday.
Kpogba had 11 tackles, eight solo, a sack and broke up a pass for the Mountaineers. It was the fifth time he’s had double-digit tackles in a game in his two years at West Virginia
“Whenever you come into an opposing team’s stadium and come out with a win, it always feels good,” Kpogba said after the game.
Kpogba was one of Syracuse’s’ top recruits in the Class of 2019. He played two seasons for the Orange, with most of his contributions coming on special teams and as a reserve linebacker. He was suspended indefinitely by the Orange after the 2021 season for undisclosed reasons and did not play for the Orange again. He played the 2021 season at East Mississippi Community College before committing to West Virginia before the start of last season.
Kpogba has 40 tackles in five games this season.
Here’s a look at how other Syracuse transfers fared over the weekend.
Luke Benson, tight end, Georgia Tech: Benson started and had three targets but did not have a reception as the Yellow Jackets lost to Bowling Green, 38-27.
Ja’Had Carter, safety, Ohio State: Ohio State had a bye week.
Duce Chestnut, cornerback, LSU: Chestnut did not play in LSU’s 55-49 loss to Ole Miss.
Jatius Geer, edge, South Carolina: Geer had one tackle in South Carolina’s 41-20 loss at Tennessee.
Courtney Jackson, wide receiver, Arkansas State: Jackson had four catches for 75 yards and had his fourth touchdown reception of the season as Arkansas State easily beat Massachusetts 52-28. Jackson also returned two punts for 28 yards.
Jackson caught a 4-yard pass from Jaylen Raynor with 4:10 left in the first half to put the Red Wolves up 31-7. Jackson has 14 catches for 274 yards this season.
Jawhar Jordan, running back, Louisville: Jordan was largely held in check by the North Carolina State defense on Saturday, gaining just…
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