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Listed as starting tight end Hopperton is listed as the starting tight end for the Week 1 matchup against Merrimack on Saturday, Mike Bainbridge of Athlon Sports reports.

Impact Hopperton didn't play last season due to an undisclosed injury, but all signs point to him having a bigger role in 2025. Based on the initial depth, he seems to be in line for a sizable role on offense as the starting tight end.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Wednesday Hopperton (undisclosed) is not listed on the I injury report for Wednesday's game against Ohio.

Impact Hopperton will have a chance to make his season debut in this matchup, although, he is down the pecking order for the position, so his usage could be minimal.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Hopperton (undisclosed) is out Saturday at Western Michigan.

Impact Hopperton has still not appeared in a game this season and will have to wait at least another week. His next chance to suit up is Nov. 6 versus Ohio.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Hopperton (undisclosed) will remain out against Bowling Green.

Impact Hopperton has yet to play this season. His next chance to suit up woll come in Week 9 vs. Western Michigan.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Hopperton (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Ball State.

Impact It'll be the sixth straight game Hopperton's missed to start the season. The junior tight end will look to make his debut next week versus Bowling Green.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Saturday Hopperton (undisclosed) is inactive for Saturday's game against Eastern Michigan.

Impact Hopperton will miss his fifth-consecutive game as the result of an undisclosed injury as Kent State hosts the Eagles this weekend. The 6-foot-3 junior will have his next opportunity to return in Week 7 against Ball State.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Hopperton (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Penn State.

Impact Hopperton will miss his fourth consecutive game Saturday as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus Eastern Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Tennessee Hopperton (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's contest against the Volunteers.

Impact Hopperton has not logged a snap this season and will have to wait at least one more week before doing so. The junior tight end will aim to be available for next week's contest against Penn State.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Hopperton (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against St. Francis.

Impact Hopperton joined the Golden Flashes from Rhode Island as a transfer in the offseason. Even when healthy, the 6-foot-3 tight end has some work to do to move up the Kent State depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE