redshirt
noun
red·shirt
ˈred-ˌshərt 
: a college athlete who is kept out of varsity competition for a year in order to extend eligibility
redshirt
verb
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Contain quarterback Marcel Reed Reed, a redshirt sophomore, is a dual-threat quarterback who can be dangerous with both his arm and his legs.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
His backup, redshirt sophomore Max Cutforth, managed 202 passing yards and a touchdown, but also had three interceptions.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Dec. 2025
Aggies redshirt freshman quarterback Caden Pinnick, a former standout from Del Oro High, threw for 402 yards and three touchdowns in the loss Saturday.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Platt, a redshirt sophomore transfer from Texas A&M, had 21 catches for 296 yards and 2 touchdowns.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
His backup, redshirt sophomore Max Cutforth, managed 202 passing yards and a touchdown, but also had three interceptions.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Dec. 2025
Aggies redshirt freshman quarterback Caden Pinnick, a former standout from Del Oro High, threw for 402 yards and three touchdowns in the loss Saturday.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Platt, a redshirt sophomore transfer from Texas A&M, had 21 catches for 296 yards and 2 touchdowns.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Redshirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redshirt. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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