2023: Played in all 13 games on special teams, making two tackles.
2022: Made eight appearances: against Wofford (Sept. 17), at North Carolina (Oct. 1), at Pitt (Oct. 8), against Miami (Oct. 15), at No. 24 NC State (Oct. 27), against Georgia Tech (Nov. 5) at Duke (Nov. 12) and at Liberty (Nov. 19) ... Primarily appeared on special teams units ... Recorded his first career tackle during the opening kickoff at No. 24 NC State (Oct. 27).
2021: Made his first appearance of the season vs. Richmond (9/25) ... Saw reserve action vs. Pitt (10/16) ... Appeared vs. Duke (11/13) ... Recorded two receptions for 27 yards vs. Maryland (12/29), the first two catches of his career.
2020: Saw his first collegiate action vs. Virginia (12/12).
2019: Did not see game action and redshirted.
High School: Four-year letterwinner at Greenbrier Christian Academy under coach Tommy Austin … A Blue-Grey and Semper Fidelis All-American, he threw for over 4,000 yards and ran for over 1,000 yards in his career ... As a senior, he completed 72 percent of his passes, threw for 16 TDs and ran for 11 scores ... Earned first-team all-state and all-conference honors at quarterback and defensive back ... Also earned varsity letters in basketball, soccer and track ... Was the 400m state champion in track … Spent two years prepping at Fork Union Military Academy under coach John Shuman.
Personal: Born at Camp Pendleton, California … Son of David and Becky Bussel … Has two brothers, Austin and Tyler, and a sister, Mandi … Father, David, ran track at Ball State … Mother, Becky, graduated from Pensacola Christian College … Majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise.
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Luke Bussel Season 2023
PositionS
Weight222 lbs
Height6-1
ClassRedshirt Senior
HometownChesapeake, Va.
High SchoolGreenbrier Christian Academy
Previous SchoolFork Union Military Academy (Va.)