Veterans find roles in college football after military service

On November 11, CBS Sports highlighted the stories of four veterans transitioning to college football roles after military service. These individuals, including SMU's Bryan Filker and North Texas' Jarae Thurmond, share how their service experiences shaped their careers in sports. With college football operations expanding, former military members are increasingly applying their skills in team management and logistics. The article underscores the unique challenges veterans face in entering the college football, especially amid a lack of established pathways for such transitions.

• 2:36 PMCBS Sports — From aircraft carriers to roster-building: How veterans are finding a home in college football