Ivy League play begins, and SoCal players seek balance between academics and football

Southern California football players are beginning their Ivy League seasons while managing the dual responsibilities of collegiate athletics and rigorous academic schedules. Freshman Jackson Renger of Cornell is among the local athletes navigating this transition as conference play gets underway.
Freshman Jackson Renger from Los Alamitos High faces a big test in his rookie season playing football for Cornell.
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