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Buffalo BullsBuffalo
College · Mid-American · starter
Job at stake
KORKOR
Terrance Shelton Jr.Returning playerMessiah BurchReturning player
Shelton Jr. leads, job still liveHigh confidence
Why this battle matters
The winner projects to open the season as Buffalo’s kor, a full-time role in an FBS defense.
Current read
Shelton Jr. leads the room on the current chart; the order downboard is contested enough that the listing is not settled. 2025 usage ran 5.0% to 4.0% of team plays, both returning.
New contenders1 portal addition in the room · Sep 15
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Buffalo
KOR
College · Mid-American
Shelton Jr. leads, job still live
Returning usage is nearly even at 5.0% and 4.0% of team plays.
High confidence
New contenders
1 portal addition in the room · Sep 15
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