Murphy football star running back Cameron Clem is out for its season opener against Franklin on Aug. 21 after tweaking his hamstring last week, Murphy coach Joseph Watson told the Citizen Times.
His absence is a big blow to the No. 5 Bulldogs as they come off a state championship game appearance and face No. 4 Franklin in a top-five matchup.
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tristan Thompson-Wynn reaches for a pass during warmups ahead of the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tristan Thompson-Wynn reaches for a pass during warmups ahead of the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Murphy prepares to snap the ball against Roberson during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson junior quarterback Karod Harris applauds from the sideline during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Murphy junior receiver Brodie Betts carries the ball against Roberson during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Murphy junior quarterback Peyton Bain takes the snap during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tristan Thompson-Wynn carries the ball against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Murphy junior quarterback Peyton Bain punts during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tristan Thompson-Wynn breaks away from a Murphy defender during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Murphy junior quarterback Peyton Bain throws a pass under pressure from Roberson defenders during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tristan Thompson-Wynn carries the ball against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Murphy running back Blake Davis carries the ball past a diving Roberson defender during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson junior quarterback Karod Harris throws a pass during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tristan Thompson-Wynn lines up against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson junior quarterback Karod Harris scrambles against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior defensive end Tyriq Sibert reacts after a sack against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
The Roberson offensive line prepares to snap against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Murphy linebacker Trenton Cook drags down Roberson junior quarterback Karod Harris during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson junior quarterback Karod Harris pitches the ball against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Murphy sophomore running back Kaden Curtis runs the ball against Roberson during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior running back Mookah Simpson runs the ball against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tremayne Durant carries the ball against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Murphy sophomore running back Kaden Curtis runs the ball against Roberson during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tristan Thompson-Wynn (7) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson boots an extra point during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tremayne Durant is wrapped up by Murphy defenders during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson junior quarterback Karod Harris looks on from the sideline during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson junior quarterback Karod Harris rolls out to pass during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior defensive back Kevion Holloway and coach JD Dinwiddie speak after a fumble recovery against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tristan Thompson-Wynn (7) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tristan Thompson-Wynn (7) celebrates with a coach after a touchdown against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tristan Thompson-Wynn (7) celebrates with a coach after a touchdown against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson junior receiver Kanyus Atkins carries the ball against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tristan Thompson-Wynn (7) celebrates after a fumble recovery against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Murphy senior running back Michael Brown runs the ball against Roberson during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson senior receiver Tremayne Durant carries the ball against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson junior quarterback Karod Harris throws a pass against Murphy during the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
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Roberson rolls past Murphy 35-8 at Buncombe County Jamboree
Roberson coach JD Dinwiddie speaks to his team following the Rams’ 35-8 win over Murphy in the Pat Ryan Buncombe County Jamboree at Asheville High School on Aug. 14, 2026.
(Josh Bell / Asheville Citizen Times)
