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[Football] Buhake named to CFA's Preseason Starting Lineup
St. Ambrose defensive lineman Bernard Buhake has been named to the College Football America Yearbook's 2021 NAIA Preseason Starting Lineup, CFA's equivalent of a preseason All-America team.Buhake is coming off a big 2020 season where he led the MSFA Midwest in sacks (7.0, 42 yds) and tackles for loss (16.0, 62 yds) on a St. Ambrose defense that was ranked fifth in the nation for rush defense (69.4 yds/game) and 10th for total sacks (26.0). His 16 tackles for loss were the fourth-most in the NAIA in 2020. Buhake was recognized as an NAIA 2nd-team All-American for his efforts in the 2020 season. He will be returning to St. Ambrose this fall for the 2021 season to continue his onslaught against opposing offenses.