The Holton Ahlers Show: Anthony Smith talks playing former team in Military Bowl

by | Jan 16, 2025

The guys are back from Vegas with stories to tell.

In addition to that, the latest edition of “The Holton Ahlers Show” focuses on the story of Anthony Smith Jr. He’s a graduate student wide receiver who came over from NC State before the start of this past season.

He had quite the 2024 season with 41 catches for 799 yards and six touchdowns. In the 26-21 Military Bowl win over his former team, Smith had three catches for 32 yards.

Smith joins the podcast to talk about this past year and what the team can build on moving forward.

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