Joey Bosa: Brother made right decision to focus on NFL draft

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa agrees with All-america younger brother Nick’s decision to leave Ohio State early to focus on getting ready for the NFL draft.

Nick Bosa, a junior, suffered a core muscle injury on Sept. 15 and had surgery five days later. Joey Bosa said the entire family discussed the matter and that they all came to the same agreement.

“There is a difference between high draft stock and No. 1 pick in the draft,” said Joey Bosa, the third pick in 2016.

Florida State: Top wide receiver Nyqwan Murray and linebacker Zaquandre White were suspended for the first half of Saturday’s game for throwing punches at Clemson players last weekend, coach Willie Taggart said.

Illinois: Hardy Nickerson, 53, a four-time All-pro linebacker in 12 NFL seasons, resigned as defensive coordinator, citing unspecified health-related reasons.

Southern California: Coach Clay Helton fired offensive line coach Neil Callaway and took over play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Tee Martin.

North Carolina State: Wide receiver Stephen Louis, a team captain, will have season-ending surgery on a high ankle sprain, coach Dave Doeren said.

Iowa State: Sophomore quarterback Zeb Noland is transferring after losing the starting job to freshman Brock Purdy, coach Matt Campbell said.

Baylor: Quarterback Charlie Brewer is in concussion protocol, and his status for Saturday is uncertain, coach Matt Rhule said.