North Suncoast college football roundup

Former Pasco standout Josh Johnson continues to put up strong numbers at Purdue. The defensive back had his first interception of the year in the Boilermakers’ 54-16 win over Eastern Michigan.

Johnson ranks fourth in the Big Ten with five passes defended (four breakups, one interception).

Another former Pirate, Trey Dudley-Giles, recorded three tackles, returned one punt and had a fumble in UMass’ 63-13 loss at Michigan. Dudley-Giles was the Times’ co-North Suncoast player of the year last season.

Hernando alum Thomas Bronson had a tackle for Appalachian State in the Mountaineers’ 52-28 loss to The Citadel.

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