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Armstrong challenges Keon for starting kicker position

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As the battle for the starting quarterback position intensifies with just days until the season kicks off, a kicking competition between senior Michael Armstrong and sophomore Kaden Keon also has taken place.

Transfer student Armstrong from Southern Methodist University lead the way, said head coach John Bonamego. Right behind him was Keon, who Bonamego said has done well this offseason.

“Michael and Kaden have both been better with their place kicking,” Bonamego said. “Last year was a rough year, battling through a lot of injuries. We didn't have the depth at that position like we do now.