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Career best TDs Hairston completed 13 of 21 passes for 134 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 47-42 defeat versus Connecticut.

Impact Hairston had his best outing since senior Taisun Phommachanh (undisclosed) was lost for the season because of an injury on November 2. With Phommachanh not expected back next season, Hairston could be favorite for the Minutemen's starting job in 2025, barring transfers. The freshman completed 40-of-73 for 480 yards and five touchdowns this season, all in the last four games of 2024.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws TD versus Dogs Hairston was 7-for-16 passing for 121 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-21 loss versus Georgia. He also had nine rushes for -15 yards.

Impact As expected, Hairston had severe pressure thrust upon him in being sacked three times. Outside of that the freshman threw a touchdown and did not have an interception so considering how tough Georgia is, Hairston played relatively well. He will have an easier time against UConn this Saturday (Nov. 30). The Huskies defense is in the middle of the country against the pass.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in first start Hairston completed 13 of 25 passes for 163 yards during Saturday's 35-34 overtime loss against Liberty. He also had six rushes for seven yards with one touchdown.

Impact Hairston might not have registered a passing touchdown, but he was efficient while not causing a turnover or being sacked. The freshman appears to be the top choice right now with starting quarterback Taisun Phommachanh injured and out for the season. Hairston received most of the time under center with fellow freshman Ahmad Haston also seeing time under center, but more of in a Wildcat option. If Hairston gets the start this Saturday (Nov. 23) against Georgia, it will be certainly a tough task against a Bulldogs' defense who are the top 30 defense against both passing and running in the nation.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws first collegiate TD Hairston was 7-for-11 passing for 62 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-20 defeat versus Mississippi State. He also had five rushes for negative six yards.

Impact Hairston threw his first touchdown pass, a four-yard strike to Jakobie Keeney-James in the fourth quarter. The freshman is looking for as much playing time as possible as senior starting quarterback Taisun Phommachanh will probably not be back next season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE