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Carson Bruener, the University of Washington's most decorated football player this past season, will close out his college career on Thursday in the 100th East-West Shrine Bowl, with the linebacker returning to Texas yet one more time at Arlington Stadium.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 2

UW Senior LB Bruener Leaves Lasting Mark in Sun Bowl Defeat

Even before Carson Bruener became a Washington Husky in 2020 there was no questioning his team-first mindset. In his final college football game Tuesday

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / December 30

Bruener Uses Local Knowledge to Flourish in Final Days as Husky

EL PASO, Texas -- As college football becomes more about players with no geographical ties whatsoever to their teams, agents negotiating on their behalf and the pursuit of big money, Carson Bruener remains that throwback player, that connection to the past, the guy who would almost play for free.

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Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / December 3

Bruener, Coleman Receive Third-Team All-Big Ten Rewards

While their team had an up-and-down season, splitting a dozen regular-season games, University of Washington linebacker Carson Bruener and running back Jonah Coleman were considered a cut above the rest of the Huskies and on Tuesday were selected as third-team All-Big Ten recipients.

College Football News / Washington Huskies on SI / November 17

Playing on Grit, Bruener Limited in Snaps But Presses On Against UCLA

Carson Bruener went through Senior Night ceremonies, was in the starting lineup at linebacker when Friday night's Washington-UCLA football game began at Husky Stadium and even came up with 8 tackles.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / November 15

Bruener Listed As Questionable for UCLA Game

Coach Jedd Fish opened the week by stating that University of Washington senior linebacker Carson Bruener, playing with a badly injured shoulder and showing some distress during the Penn State game, would be available for Friday night's game against UCLA.

College Football News / Washington Huskies on SI / November 7

In Year of Great Change, Bruener Has Been Huskies' Resilient One

For all that's happened to the University of Washington football team over the past 11 months -- playing for a national championship and having the program turned upside down by a coaching change and a transfer portal exodus -- Carson Bruener has been the resilient and reliable one.

College Football News / NBC Sports / November 4

Watch: Washington's Carson Bruener is 'heart and soul' of Huskies | Big Ten Film Breakdown

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / November 4

Bruener's Big Night Leads to Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week Honors

Carson Bruener became that rare player to be named Defensive Player of the Week in two conferences after the University of Washington linebacker was selected on Monday as the Big Ten's top defender for his dazzling weekend performance in the Huskies' 26-21 victory over USC.

College Football News / MyNorthwest.com / November 3

Huskies’ bend-but-don’t-break defense comes up big against USC

SEATTLE – The UW Huskies’ defense did a lot of bending in the second half. But with their backs against the wall in crunch time, the Dawgs didn’t break.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / November 3

Carson Bruener Has Arguably His Best Game as a Husky

Carson Bruener has turned in some fairly spectacular games for the University of Washington football team in his career. Three years ago, he made his first

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / October 23

Bruener's Injured Shoulder Appears to Be Less of An Issue

The last time Carson Bruener sat out a University of Washington football game was on the second weekend of the 2021 season when the Huskies traveled to Michigan and got pummeled 31-10, with Jimmy Lake's coaching staff hardly feeling generous that night in doling out playing time to those not necessarily a big part of the game plan.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / October 23

Midseason Report: UW LBs Grade High on Experience, Never Get Old

Carson Bruener and Alphonzo Tuputala are mirror images of each other as University of Washington linebackers -- similar size, extremely tough, high career numbers in tackles and well-decorated for their efforts.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / September 25

Bruener Shoulders a Big Load to Get Back on the Field

They say every collision on a college football field is a lot like being involved in a serious car accident. Players tend to get hurt, even a sturdy, tough-minded guy such as University of Washington linebacker Carson Bruener.

College Football News / Washington Huskies on SI / September 22

Huskies' Carson Bruener Is Tough Act to Follow

Carson Bruener sat out the first series of Saturday's Big Ten game against Northwestern at Husky Stadium. Watched the visitors go 3-and-out. Watched Bryun Parham take his starting linebacker spot.

College Football News / Washington Huskies on SI / September 21

Durfee, 9 Others Out for Northwestern Game

Edge rusher Zach Durfee, the University of Washington football team's sack leader, was ruled out of the Big Ten opener against Northwestern on Saturday for an unspecified injury, according to the conference's availability report.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / September 19

Fisch Hedges Slightly on Bruener Availability, Labels Him 'Probable'

Jedd Fisch seemed a little less optimistic about the chances of University of Washington senior linebacker Carson Bruener coming off an Apple Cup injury and showing no ill effects on Saturday against Northwestern.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / September 16

Bruener Survives Apple Cup Injury, Won't Miss Any Time

Carson Bruener, University of Washington starting linebacker, team captain and defensive stalwart, apparently survived his Apple Cup injury moment intact, with coach Jedd Fisch expecting the senior to be available all week for Saturday's game against Northwestern.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / September 15

Bruener Leaves Apple Cup with Injury, Unclear How Serious

Going over the damage left behind by Saturday's 24-19 loss in the Apple Cup, University of Washington coach Jedd Fisch had nothing to offer about the physical state of linebacker Carson Bruener, injured midway through the fourth quarter against Washington State.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / August 27

Carson Bruener Matches His Father as Husky Captain

The University of Washington football team on Monday night revealed its six captains for the coming season, with one of them -- senior linebacker Carson Bruener -- accepting this Husky reward exactly 30 years after his father was similarly decorated.