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    Ja'WuanNickson

    Eastern Illinois Panthers
    • Eastern Illinois Panthers
    • #5
    • LinebackerLB
    • Class
      Senior
    • HT/WT
      1.83 m, 108 kg
    • Birthplace
      Tuscaloosa, AL
    • Class
      Senior
    • HT/WT
      1.83 m, 108 kg
    • Birthplace
      Tuscaloosa, AL
    • Status
      Active

    2026 season stats

    • SOLO
      32
      SACK
      0.5
      FF
      1
      INT
      2
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    Tackles

    • 71

    Sacks

    • 0.5

    Forced Fumbles

    • 1

    Interceptions

    • 2
    SplitsTOTSOLOASTSACKFFFRYDSINTYDSAVGTDLNGPDKB
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    2026
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    7132390.510023718.502510
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    Career stats are updated nightly

    Recent Games

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    DateOPPResultTOTSOLOASTSACK
    Sun 10/11@GWEBGWEB
    W
    21-7
    5320
    Sun 10/18vsLINLIN
    L
    20-13
    9360
    Sun 10/25vsSEMOSEMO
    L
    20-10
    4040
    Sun 11/1@UTMUTM
    W
    45-16
    8620
    Sun 11/8vsWIUWIU
    L
    44-23
    10640

    Defensive statistics not considered official

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    Racing Positions

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        Ohio State to stick with Fahey at QB vs. Northwestern, Day says
        • Rutgers to keep coach Schiano despite back-to-back losing seasons
          • 1h
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          Rutgers to keep coach Schiano despite back-to-back losing seasons
          • Sources: Oregon State re-signs nation's top passer Atkinson for 2027 season
            • 3h
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            Sources: Oregon State re-signs nation's top passer Atkinson for 2027 season
            • Heisman Watch: As the stakes of games rise, new contenders emerge
              • 6h
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              • Who's on the CFP bubble? Big Ten could use a 24-team bracket this season
                • 9m
                • Heather Dinich
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                • Texas' defense has gotten its 'boom' back under coordinator Will Muschamp
                  • 7h
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                    • Oregon loses defensive leader Tuioti for season because of knee injury
                      • 13h
                      • Paolo Uggetti
                      Oregon Ducks linebacker Teitum Tuioti celebrates
                      • Ole Miss fined $250K by SEC for fans throwing debris on field
                        • 18h
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                        Ole Miss fined $250K by SEC for fans throwing debris on field
                        • Missouri requests 'formal review' after disputed fumble call in loss to Texas
                          • 19h
                          Missouri requests 'formal review' after disputed fumble call in loss to Texas

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                        Ja'Wuan Nickson grabs interception vs. Indiana State Sycamores
                        • 0:24
                        Ja'Wuan Nickson picks off Murray State Racers
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                        2026 OVC Standings

                        TeamCONFOVR
                        Southeast Missouri State4-16-4
                        Western Illinois4-16-4
                        Lindenwood4-15-4
                        UT Martin3-24-6
                        Eastern Illinois2-33-7
                        Gardner-Webb2-33-7
                        Charleston Southern1-44-6
                        Tennessee State0-52-8
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