Another day has come and another former Notre Dame offensive lineman has announced a new transfer destination.
Ty Chan, a regular on Notre Dame's special teams units this past year, is headed back home. The former four-star recruit will have two years of eligibility remaining as he's taking his talents to UConn for next season.
Chan's departure didn't come as a major surprise as it is another example of there simply being too many bodies for not enough spots on Notre Dame's offensive line entering the off-season.
Notre Dame offensive tackle Ty Chan has signed with UConn, @On3sports has learned.
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) January 27, 2025
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Chan attended Lawrence Academy where he earned several scholarship offers during his time.
Boston College, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Penn State, and Virginia were among the schools to offer.
Chan will have two years of eligibility remaining at UConn. The Huskies are coached by Jim Mora, Jr. and are coming off a 9-4 season where they beat North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl.
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BYU Football reports to fall camp today, so let’s take a look at the newcomers on the defense. The newcomers could be freshmen, transfers, or those who have returned from their mission. Below is a short bio and a description of what they could contribute to BYU this season. Tausili Akana DE Tausili Akana is a 6-3, 235 lbs sophomore DE from Laie, Hawaii, and a transfer from Texas. He has suited up in one game and had one tackle for the Longhorns last season. He will be a valuable addition to the defensive line and will serve as a reliable backup this season, particularly when injuries start to accumulate. Berkley Alfrey LB Berkley Alfrey is a 6-0, 235 lbs freshman from Auburn, Washington, and is the brother of Talan Alfrey. He probably won’t see the field yet unless needed, but if he does and follows in his brother’s footsteps, he could be dangerous on the field. Crew Clark S Crew Clark is a 6-0, 200 lbs freshman from Sugar City, Idaho. This is another freshman who won’t see the field this year unless injuries pile up, but he will be learning from a great group of players. Hunter Clegg DE Hunter Clegg is a 6-4, 245 lbs freshman from American Fork, Utah. He will join the defensive line and also be able to learn from some of the older guys on the team. If he is needed, we will suit up this fall. Cannon DeVries CB Cannon DeVries is a 6-0, 185 lbs freshman from North Ogden, Utah. He played for Weber High School and could suit up for the Cougars, but I doubt we will see him this fall with all the experience we have at cornerback. Joseph Douglas S Joseph Douglas is a 6-2, 208 lbs freshman from Stansbury Park, Utah. He suited up for Tooele High School and will ride the bench this season because the Safties are packed full of great players. Garrison Grimes DS Garrison Grimes is a 6-2, 220 lbs senior from American Fork, Utah, and a transfer from Baylor. He played three seasons for the Bears. Grimes played in 31 games and had five tackles in punt coverage over those games. The deep snapper position is up for grabs with another transfer who will fight for this position in fall camp. Tyler Payne LB Tyler Payne is a 6-1, 220 lbs freshman from Pleasant View, UT, ah and played for Weber High School. He is the brother of Logan Payne, who will suit up as a running back this season for the Cougars. Payne also probably won’t see the field but will learn from another great group of guys. Anisi Purcell DT Anisis Purcell is a 6-3, 300 lbs junior from West Bountiful, Utah, and a transfer from Southern Utah. He suited up for three seasons for the Thunderbirds and played in 19 games with 39 tackles and 3.5 sacks. He may be an option for the Cougars if they need it during clean-up in games or if injuries pile up later in the season. Fuller Shurtz K Fuller Shurtz is a 5-11, 180 lbs freshman from Katy, Texas. He won’t see the field this season due to Will Ferrin performing so well last season. Ty Smith DS Ty Smith is a 6-0, 195 lbs freshman from Gilbert, Arizona. He will be in a competition with another transfer for this position this fall. Keanu Tanuvasa DT Keanu Tanuvasa is a 6-4, 300 lbs junior from Mission Viejo, California, and a transfer from Utah. He played in three seasons for the Utes and played in 24 games with 50 tackles, four sacks, five pass deflections, and one fumble. Tanuvasa will be an instant starter for the Cougars and a weapon for Jay Hill’s defense. Vincent Tautua DE Vincent Tautua is a 6-,3 250 lbs freshman from Ewa Beach, Hawaii. He won’t be a starter or maybe even a backup this season with the number of defense linemen BYU has on the roster. Naki Tuakoi LB Naki Tuakoi is a 6-3, 220 lbs freshman from Oakland, California. He won’t play this year because he has already redshirted. Pierson Watson LB Pierson Watson is a 6-3, 230 lbs freshman from Flagstaff, Arizona. Another freshman who will have time to learn this season from the sideline.
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Shortstop Carlos Correa is in his fourth season with the Minnesota Twins after debuting in the majors with the Houston Astros in 2015. The former first overall pick in the 2012 MLB Draft lived up to expectations early, winning AL Rookie of the Year in his first full season. Over seven seasons in Houston, he earned two All-Star selections, a Gold Glove award, and helped the Astros capture two World Series titles. Correa joined Minnesota in free agency prior to the 2022 season, and made his third career All-Star appearance last year—his first with the Twins. However, a flare-up of plantar fasciitis in his right foot sidelined him for nearly the entire second half. He still finished 2024 with a strong stat line, hitting .310 with a .905 OPS and 14 home runs over 86 games. During Tuesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, Correa was removed from the game in the second inning and replaced with Brooks Lee. Manager Rocco Baldelli provided an update during the game, “Carlos was a little lightheaded out there and it didn't go away so we're going to get him out of the game.” This season, Correa has yet to regain the offensive form he showed last year. Through 92 games, he’s batting .265 with a career-low .701 OPS and has hit just seven home runs. His struggles have contributed to Minnesota’s disappointing 51–55 record, and the team now looks poised to be sellers at the trade deadline on Thursday.
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