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Nov 12, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; During the game between Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Credit: Tim Fuller-Rutgers Athletics
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DiRenzo Selected for Hula Bowl

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers football OL J.D. DiRenzo formally accepted an invitation to compete at the Hula Bowl in becoming the fourth Scarlet Knight to earn a bid. The game is set for Saturday at UCF FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florida, and will be televised on CBS Sports Network at noon.

DB Christian Braswell, DB Christian Izien and DB Avery Young were previously selected for the all-star game, while P Adam Korsak is headed to the Senior Bowl in Alabama.

DiRenzo started all 12 games for the Scarlet Knights in his first season with the program, including nine at left guard and three at left tackle. He helped RU rush for 212 yards in the season-opening win at Boston College that saw the offense put together a go-ahead, 96-yard drive all on the ground. Then versus Indiana, the unit allowed no sacks and held the ball for 38:53 in the victory. DiRenzo moved to left tackle at Michigan State as the offense totaled 460 yards, most against a Big Ten opponent in regulation since 2015, with RB Kyle Monangai setting a program record for rushing yards (162) in a Big Ten game.

Previous Rutgers representatives at the Hula Bowl include Isiah Pacheco (2022), Shaun O'Hara (1999), Bryan Fortay (1994), Tyronne Stowe (1987) and "JJ" Jennings (1974). Follow Rutgers football on Twitter (@RFootball & @RutgersFBfans), Facebook (/RFootballShow) and Instagram (@rfootball) for the latest news and updates. Also subscribe to the YouTube channel.
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Players Mentioned

Christian Braswell

#6 Christian Braswell

DB
5' 11"
Senior
Christian Izien

#0 Christian Izien

DB
5' 10"
Senior
Adam Korsak

#94 Adam Korsak

P
6' 2"
Senior
Kyle Monangai

#23 Kyle Monangai

RB
5' 9"
Sophomore
Avery Young

#2 Avery Young

DB
6' 1"
Senior
J.D. DiRenzo

#55 J.D. DiRenzo

OL
6' 6"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Christian Braswell

#6 Christian Braswell

5' 11"
Senior
DB
Christian Izien

#0 Christian Izien

5' 10"
Senior
DB
Adam Korsak

#94 Adam Korsak

6' 2"
Senior
P
Kyle Monangai

#23 Kyle Monangai

5' 9"
Sophomore
RB
Avery Young

#2 Avery Young

6' 1"
Senior
DB
J.D. DiRenzo

#55 J.D. DiRenzo

6' 6"
Senior
OL
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