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Vanderbilt DL Zunk Entering Transfer Portal

Vanderbilts Linus Zunk, a three-star recruit from Georgia, is entering the transfer portal after three seasons with the Commodores. Despite recording 38 tackles, 5 sacks, and 1 pass deflection, hes looking for a team where he can make a bigger impact. This news comes after Vanderbilts loss to Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl, highlighting the SECs struggles in bowl games and against Power Four teams. The transfer portal opens January 2nd, giving players over two weeks to declare.

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