"The Cardinals add another extremely talented player to amplify their defensive front. As a plus run defender, Nolen earned the second-highest PFF run-defense grade in the FBS this past season (91.6).

Noah Cameron was called upon to make a spot start for staff ace Cole Ragans, who has been dealing with a sore groin.

St. John’s added three-point shooting to address its glaring weakness, while Texas Tech built a roster that fits together ...