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Catches five passes vs. Vanderbilt Thornton had five catches for 37 yards on Saturday againsr Vanderbilt.

Impact Thornton has at least five catches in two of three games this season. After next week against Kentucky, he could be someone to keep an eye on as the Huskies' MAC schedule starts.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up, likely out Thornton (undisclosed) is unlikely to play Saturday against Texas State, Eric Henry of SBNation.com reports.

Impact FIU will likely be without one of its best offensive players with Thornton not dressed out for warmups. Bryce Singleton and Randall St. Felix stand to carry the receiving corps against the Bobcats.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not included on depth chart Thornton (tonsillitis) isn't listed on the depth chart for Week 2 versus Texas State, Eric Henry of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Thornton looks to be on track for another potential absence Saturday, though there are only 10 players listed on the chart for Saturday. When he is cleared for action, the senior figures to be a major part of the passing attack this season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Thornton is inactive for Thursday's season-opener against Long Island University due to an undisclosed reason, Eric Henry of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Thornton was listed as a starter on the team's depth chart that was released Wednesday so it's unclear what may have happened between then and Thursday night's kickoff that forced him out of action. Expect heavier usage from other starters Bryce Singleton and Randall St. Felix with Thornton sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go in 2021 Thornton is listed as a starter on the team's Week 1 depth chart versus Long Island.

Impact Thornton missed the entire 2020 season after suffering an injury in fall camp. He finished the 2019 campaign by catching over 50 passes and will hope to build on that in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE