Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Coby Bryant is changing his jersey number to honor the memory of Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant.
BLOOMINGTON, IN - SEPTEMBER 18: Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Coby Bryant celebrates at the conclusion of the college football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Indiana Hoosiers on September 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in BloomingtoAs the Cincinnati Bearcats prepare to battle the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl Friday, Bearcats star cornerback Coby Bryant is doing something special for the matchup.
Coby received the Jim Thorpe Award which honors the best defensive player in college football. He also earned the Walter Camp All-American honors as one of the nation’s top players, and he’s projected to be one of the top defensive players selected in the 2022 NFL draft. The Cleveland, Ohio native had a stellar season to help the undefeated Bearcats reach the College Football Playoff. He finished the regular season with 41 tackles, three forced fumbles, three interceptions, and 11 pass breakups.
Alabama and Cincinnati square off in the first game of the College Football Playoff semifinal at 3:30 p.m. ET Friday.
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