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Renegades' Dae Dae Hunter sprints past Panthers' defense on a 12-yard rushing TD to grab the lead

Renegades' Dae Dae Hunter sprints past Panthers' defense on a 12-yard rushing TD to grab the lead

MAY 5 • FOX SPORTS

Staying with Liberty Hunter announced Monday that he removed his name from the transfer portal and will return to Liberty.

Impact Hunter missed the final four games of the season with a lower-body injury before entering his name into the transfer portal Dec. 28. However, it appears the third-year running back has reconsidered and will now return for his second season with Liberty. Over nine games in 2022, Hunter logged career highs in touches (147), total yards (1,001) and total touchdowns (nine). He'll likely enter next season as one of the team's top two running backs alongside Shedro Louis.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Hunter announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on Wednesday.

Impact After playing in just nine games for the program, Hunter is on the move again, announcing his decision to enter the transfer portal. Hunter rushed for 854 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 17 receptions for 147 yards and one touchdown during the 2022 season. The running back missed the final four games of the season while dealing with a lower body injury.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter caps Liberty comeback, edges Gardner-Webb, 21-20

Dae Dae Hunter’s fourth-quarter touchdown run from a yard out lifted Liberty to a 21-20 win over Gardner-Webb in a non-conference game

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects 3 TDs in victory Hunter ran for a pair of touchdowns and caught a touchdown while registering 181 total yards in Liberty's 38-24 win over Old Dominion on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Impact The junior ran 15 times for 121 yards while catching three passes for 60 yards including a 41-yard touchdown reception. It was another season for Hunter on the ground. He could be in for another good day on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Massachusetts. The Minutemen allow one of the most yards on the ground in the FBS and have allowed a dozen rushing touchdowns.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dae Dae Hunter helps Liberty run over Old Dominion 38-24

Dae Dae Hunter ran for 121 yards and accounted for three touchdowns to lead Liberty to a 38-24 victory over Old Dominion

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broke century mark against Zips Hunter reached the century mark on the ground for the first time this season as the junior ran 18 times for 118 yards and a touchdown in Liberty's 21-12 win over Akron on Saturday,...

Impact Hunter is starting to be the go-to back for the Flames after he reached 93 rushing yards the previous week at Wake Forest. In 2021 Hunter surpassed the century mark three times including accumulating 174 yards against Nevada on Oct. 16, 2021. Hunter should be in for another big day this Saturday against Old Dominion who is near the bottom of the FBS in running defense.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has best mark with Liberty Hunter ran 18 times for 93 yards and a touchdown in the 37-36 loss at Wake Forest on Sept. 17.

Impact It was his most yards at Liberty after transferring from Hawaii. With starting quarterback Kaidon Salter (ankle) doubtful on Saturday, Sept. 24, the Flames could be relying on the ground game with Hunter leading the way against Akron who is near the bottom in the FBS in rushing defense.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check Hunter had seven carries for 20 yards against UCLA.

Impact Hunter was the primary running back Saturday but Hawaii only had 21 total rushing attempts, and nine of them were from quarterback Chevan Cordeiro. Calvin Turner did not factor into the run game, so it's possible that Hunter will continue on as the lead back for Hawaii. However, Hawaii is decidedly pass-heavy, so the lead back moniker may not result in much volume for Hunter.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as starting RB Hunter is listed as the starting running back for the season opener against UCLA on Saturday.

Impact Hunter and teammate Calvin Turner will split most of the carries this season. Hunter made his way as the starting running back late last season while Calvin Turner splits time in the backfield and in the slot.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE