McDaniels, Frye rewrite B-U football record book during 2026 season
Buckhannon-Upshur’s Brody McDaniels set single-season records with 14 passing touchdowns and 1,445 yards, while Jacob Frye broke the career receiving mark with 1,526 yards. Both seniors can build on their totals in the postseason.
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