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On 10/9/2021 at 6:35 PM, topher805 said:

Another week another choke job....Trae Self has helped bridge the gap but he is not made for the big moments...

Offense just goes through so many stretches where they just look absolutely pathetic. They have the dudes to be explosive. Self looks really good sometimes. But then he just doesn’t get it all the way done. So frustrating. 

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16 minutes ago, villagegenius said:

Offense just goes through so many stretches where they just look absolutely pathetic. They have the dudes to be explosive. Self looks really good sometimes. But then he just doesn’t get it all the way done. So frustrating. 

I forgot he has another year of eligibility...

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Standings in the WAC:

Sam Houston 5 - 0.....2 - 0

SFA 3 - 3......1 - 1

Abilene Christian 3 - 3.....0 - 0

Dixie St. 0 - 5.......0 - 0

Lamar 1 - 3.....0 - 1

Tarleton 2 - 3......0 - 1

 

Last weeks results:

Jacksonville St. 28 SFA 24

Sam Houston 41 Lamar 7

Montana 31 Dixie St. 14

Eastern Kentucky 30 Abilene Christian 15

 

This Weeks Schedule:

Lamar @ Abilene Christian

Tarleton @ Dixie St. 

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This Week in WAC Football - Oct. 11

This Week in WAC Football - Oct. 11
Posted: Oct 11, 2021
 
 

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TICKETSMARTER WAC FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK ANNOUNCED
Sam Houston's Noah Smith, Dixie State's Tyrell Grayson and Stephen F. Austin's Chris Campos have been named TicketSmarter Western Athletic Conference Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, for October 4 through October 10.
 
Smith, a sophomore running back from Cypress, Texas, posted his first career 100-yard rushing game in the Bearkats' 41-7 win over Lamar on Saturday afternoon. His biggest run came midway through the third quarter, taking the ball 49 yards for a score to put the 'Kats up 26-7. In addition to his 14 rushes, Smith also caught one pass for five yards to give him 124 all-purpose yards in the winning effort.
 
Grayson, a redshirt freshman defensive back from Fresno, Calif., helped the Trailblazer defense stay tight with sixth-ranked Montana. His first-quarter strip sack helped Dixie State keep the Griz off the scoreboard for most of the first half, heading into the break down 3-0. On the day, he finished with 14 tackles to go with two tackles for loss and a forced fumble. He recorded double-digit tackles for the third time in five starts this season. 
 
Campos, a redshirt freshman kicker from Nacogdoches, Texas, did his best to keep the 'Jacks in Saturday's bout at Jacksonville State, finishing with a 30-yard field goal and three extra-points made in a 28-24 loss. On the season, he is a perfect 23-for-23 on extra points and an impressive 12-of-15 on field goal attempts with a long of 49 yards. His 59 points scored is nearly double anyone in the WAC this season.
 
Other offensive nominees: Stephen F. Austin's Trae Self posted his second 300-yard passing game of the season in a close 28-24 loss at Jacksonville State, going 26-for-47 for 305 yards with two touchdowns against the nationally-ranked Gamecocks. 
 
Other defensive nominees: Sam Houston's Markel Perry helped hold Lamar to just 23 yards rushing in the first half, finishing with five tackles and three tackles for loss, including a sack, in the 'Kats 41-7 win … Stephen F. Austin's Rayshad Nichols posted six tackles and had 1.5 sacks in a 28-24 loss at nationally-ranked Jacksonville State.
 
Other special teams nominees: Abilene Christian's Logan Burke punted the ball five times, averaging 48.6 yards per kick with a long of 56 yards … Lamar's Bailey Giffen averaged 42.4 yards per punt on seven attempts, placing two within the 20 and forcing two fair catches.
 
KICKING OFF
It's a light week with just two games on the schedule but both games will count in the WAC standings as Lamar travels to Abilene Christian for a 3 p.m. CT kick while Tarleton travels to Dixie State for a 7 p.m. MT kick. Both games will be broadcast on ESPN+.
 
STATISTICALLY SPEAKING
As a team, Sam Houston leads the WAC in scoring offense (40.2), scoring defense (18.4), total offense (465.2), rushing offense (222.2), rushing defense (70.2), passing touchdowns (15), field goal percentage (100.0), opponent first downs (15.6) and are tied with Abilene Christian for touchdowns scored (27). Stephen F. Austin is tops in total defense (280.0), pass defense efficiency (100.6), passing offense (283.7), passing defense (165.0), field goals made (12), punting average (40.3), punt return average (18.8), punt return TDs (3), kickoff return aveage (42.8), interceptions (9), first downs (121), first downs passing (72), opponents third-down conversion (28.92), fourth-down conversions (47.37), opponents fourth-down conversion (23.08), sacks by (19) and time of possession (31:28). Abilene Christian is the leader in rushing TDs (11), pass efficiency (147.3), yards per rush (5.88), pass completion percentage (.653), PAT kicks made (24) and third down conversions (46.48). Lamar has thrown the least number of interceptions (4) while Tarleton has the only kick return for a touchdown this season.
 
Individually, SHSU's Ramon Jefferson is the leader in rushing (94.40) while his quarterback Eric Schmid leads the WAC in total offense (270.50) and is tied with SFA's Trae Self for the lead in passing average (240.0). SFA kicker Chris Campos has the lead in scoring (9.83) and field goals (12) while 'Jacks punter Max Quick is the leader in yards per punt (49.05). ACU's Stone Earle has the top pass efficiency rating (152.90) and Dixie State's Jalen Powell is the leader in receptions per game (7.50). SFA's Xavier Gipson is the leader in both receiving yards per game (104.20) and all purpose yards (127.0). 
 
Defensively, DSU's Tyrell Grayson leads the league in tackles per game (11.80) while SFA duo Edward Bobino and BJ Scarlett share the lead for sacks per game (1.00). SHSU's Markel Perry is the leader in tackles for loss per game (2.40). SFA's BJ Thompson is the leader in fumbles forces (2) while TAR's Devin Hafford, ACU's Jordan Paup and SFA's Myles Heard are tied for the lead in fumbles recovered (2). SHSU's Jaylen Thomas, TAR's Hafford and SFA's Myles Brooks share the lead in interceptions with three each.
 
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
Following a crazy week around the FCS, Sam Houston not only remained the top team in the Stats Perform Top 25 and AFCA Coaches' Top 25 but the 'Kats also moved up to the top spot in the Athlon Sports Top 25. SHSU is also second in the College Sports Madness FCS Top 25. Stephen F. Austin is also among those teams receiving votes in the Stats Perform Top 25 and AFCA Coaches' Top 25.
 
BEST IN THE COUNTRY
After helping lead Sam Houston to a 21-20 rivalry win over Stephen F. Austin in the Battle of the Piney Woods, senior defensive end Jahari Kay was been named Stats Perform FCS Defensive Player of the Week. He finished with eight tackles (six solos), including 2.5 for loss and 1.5 sacks. He also forced a fumble late in the game and had two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup. 
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SFA back in action this week at Dixie State should be a Jack win

SHSU hosting the Gamecocks of JSU 

After UCA blew huge lead on Eastern Kentucky

If the Jacks win out to go 8-3 beating EK and UCA  possibly could get a at large bid but would need lots of help 

Lots of good FCS football to come that will decide bids and seeding

 

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5 hours ago, Coach0001 said:

SFA back in action this week at Dixie State should be a Jack win

SHSU hosting the Gamecocks of JSU 

After UCA blew huge lead on Eastern Kentucky

If the Jacks win out to go 8-3 beating EK and UCA  possibly could get a at large bid but would need lots of help 

Lots of good FCS football to come that will decide bids and seeding

 

Think it would be hard to keep out an 8-3 SFA team but crazier things have happened. SFA has to actually win out though. No telling what offense you are going to get from drive to drive much less game to game. 

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1 hour ago, villagegenius said:

Think it would be hard to keep out an 8-3 SFA team but crazier things have happened. SFA has to actually win out though. No telling what offense you are going to get from drive to drive much less game to game. 

If you read the projections 8-3 SFA does not get in  MVFC gets like 5 at large bids 

Those same prognosticators put 10-0 defending National Champion Kats as a 3 seed instead of a Top 2 seed 

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This Week in WAC Football - Oct. 18

This Week in WAC Football - Oct. 18
Posted: Oct 18, 2021
 
 
 
 

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TICKETSMARTER WAC FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK ANNOUNCED
Tarleton's J.F. Thomas, Abilene Christian's Hunter Kier and Tarleton's Adrian Guzman have been named TicketSmarter Western Athletic Conference Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, for October 11 through October 17.
 
Thomas, a senior wide receiver from Dallas, scored on the Texans' first drive of the game, bringing in two catches for 64 yards including a 30-yard touchdown, to set the pace in Tarleton's 41-20 win at Dixie State. He finished the contest with six catches for 169 yards to record his first 100-yard receiving game in over two years. On the season, he ranks fifth in the WAC in receiving yards at 57.0 per game and he is one of 13 receivers across the league with multiple touchdowns this season.
 
Kier, a redshirt senior linebacker from Washington, Kan., was a presence on defense all game long, finishing with 10 tackles in the Wildcats' 24-17 win over Lamar on Saturday. Of those double-digit tackles, two were behind the line of scrimmage for a cumulative loss of 12 yards. On the season, the linebacker is fourth in the WAC in total tackles with 41.0, averaging 5.9 per game.
 
Guzman, a freshman kicker from Temple, Texas, made a pair of 37-yard field goals and was a perfect 5-for-5 on extra points in the Texans' 41-20 win at Dixie State on Saturday night. The two made field goals give him seven on the season, ranking second in the WAC this season. He is also 22-of-23 on extra points for the 3-3 Texans.
 
Other offensive nominees: Abilene Christian's Peyton Mansell was 10-of-18 passing for 135 yards and also added 106 yards and two touchdowns on 18 rushing attempts in ACU's 24-17 win over Lamar … Dixie State's Drew Kannely-Robles finished with a career-high 81 yards on 20 carries with two touchdowns in a 41-20 loss to Tarleton … Lamar's Mike Chandler made his first career start and nearly led the Cardinals to a win at Abilene Christian, going 9-for-17 with 206 passing yards and a touchdown in a 24-17 loss to the Wildcats.
 
Other defensive nominees: Lamar's Tylo Phillips finished with four tackles, including a sack and two tackles for loss, in the Cardinals' 24-17 loss at Abilene Christian … Tarleton's Benjie Franklin picked off his first interception of the season, stopping a Dixie State drive in the endzone and adding five solo tackles and a pass breakup in the Texans' 41-20 win
 
Other special teams nominees: Abilene Christian's Logan Burke averaged 42.0 yards per punt on four kicks, recording one touchback in the Wildcats' win over Lamar … Dixie State's Andrew Day punted the ball six times, averaging 41.7 yards per punt with one inside the 20, one touchback and four fair catches … Lamar's Bailey Giffen booted a career-long 54-yard field goal late in the first half and was 2-for-2 on extra points as the Cardinals fell in a tight one at Abilene Christian, 24-17.
 
KICKING OFF
Following a bye week, both Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin will get back on the gridiron this weekend. The top-ranked Bearkats will play host to Jacksonville State in a crucial AQ7 matchup while the 'Jacks head to Utah to take on Dixie State in a WAC game. Lamar also has an AQ7 battle as the Cardinals host Central Arkansas while Tarleton plays host to Midwestern State in a Lone Star Conference throwback.
 
STATISTICALLY SPEAKING
As a team, Sam Houston leads the WAC in scoring offense (40.2), scoring defense (18.4), total offense (465.2), rushing offense (222.2), rushing defense (70.2), passing touchdowns (15), field goal percentage (100.0), opponent first downs (15.6) and least sacks allowed (6). Stephen F. Austin is tops in total defense (280.0), pass defense efficiency (100.6), passing offense (283.7), passing defense (165.0), field goals made (12), punting average (40.3), punt return average (18.8), punt return TDs (3), kickoff return aveage (42.8), interceptions (9), first downs passing (72), opponents third-down conversion (28.92), fourth-down conversions (47.37), opponents fourth-down conversion (23.08), sacks by (19) and time of possession (31:28). Abilene Christian is the leader in touchdowns scored (30), rushing TDs (14), pass efficiency (146.3), yards per rush (5.69), pass completion percentage (.644), pass yards per completion (7.7), PAT kicks made (27), first downs (136) and third-down conversions (48,28). Lamar has thrown the least number of interceptions (4) while while Tarleton has the only kick return for a touchdown this season.
 
Individually, SHSU's Ramon Jefferson is the leader in rushing (94.40) while his quarterback Eric Schmid leads the WAC in total offense (270.50) and is tied with SFA's Trae Self for the lead in passing average (240.0). SFA kicker Chris Campos has the lead in scoring (9.83) and field goals (12) while 'Jacks punter Max Quick is the leader in yards per punt (49.05). ACU's Stone Earle has the top pass efficiency rating (154.57) and Dixie State's Jalen Powell is the leader in receptions per game (7.50). SFA's Xavier Gipson is the leader in both receiving yards per game (104.20) and all purpose yards (127.0). 
 
Defensively, DSU's Tyrell Grayson leads the league in tackles per game (11.00) while SFA duo Edward Bobino and BJ Scarlett along with TAR's Corban James share the lead for sacks per game (1.00). SHSU's Markel Perry is the leader in tackles for loss per game (2.40). SFA's BJ Thompson is the leader in fumbles forces (2) while TAR's Devin Hafford, ACU's Jordan Paup and SFA's Myles Heard are tied for the lead in fumbles recovered (2). TAR's Hafford also has the lead in interceptions with four.
 
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
Following a crazy week around the FCS, Sam Houston not only remained the top team in the Stats Perform Top 25 and AFCA Coaches' Top 25. The 'Kats are also in the top spot in the Athlon Sports Top 25 and ranked third in the College Sports Madness FCS Top 25. Stephen F. Austin is among those teams receiving votes in the Stats Perform Top 25 and AFCA Coaches' Top 25.
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WAC Standings:

Sam Houston            2 - 0........5 - 0

Abilene Christian      1 - 0......4 - 3

SFA                            1 - 1.......3 - 3

Tarleton                     1 - 1.....3 - 3

Dixie St.                     0 - 1.....1 - 6

Lamar                        0 - 2.....1 - 4

 

Last Week:

Abilene Christian 24, Lamar 17

Tarleton 41, Dixie St. 20

 

This Week:

SFA @ Dixie St.

Jacksonville St. @ Sam Houston

Central Arkansas @ Lamar

Midwestern St. @ Tarleton

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5 hours ago, Coach0001 said:

Of note SHSUS students have a referendum vote going on this week to add 3 dollars to each credit hour taken in additional athletic fees 

If this passes it should bring an additional 2.4 million per year to the Athletic Budget 

Show off...

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26 minutes ago, Coach0001 said:

Actually if it passes I think it helps SFA when things cool off some with all they have going on.

They can then try to pass a referendum vote again and one passing at SH would be fodder for the campaign 

You would think but the relationship between athletics and academics has been tenuous for a long time now. IF they get rid of President Gordon, they will come full force after athletics. They are going after athletics regardless, but they will have some serious momentum if they get their way. 

They are spreading some crazy stories too. What they fail to realize is that athletics is far superior when it comes to fundraising than the university itself. That is why Ivey was brought in. His fundraising has allowed athletics to do things that the regular budget normally wouldn't allow, and in times of an economic downturn, helps save the school money. Instead pettiness and jealousy could mess up a very good thing. 

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6 hours ago, topher805 said:

You would think but the relationship between athletics and academics has been tenuous for a long time now. IF they get rid of President Gordon, they will come full force after athletics. They are going after athletics regardless, but they will have some serious momentum if they get their way. 

They are spreading some crazy stories too. What they fail to realize is that athletics is far superior when it comes to fundraising than the university itself. That is why Ivey was brought in. His fundraising has allowed athletics to do things that the regular budget normally wouldn't allow, and in times of an economic downturn, helps save the school money. Instead pettiness and jealousy could mess up a very good thing. 

Front porch of the university to bad some do not see that 

When they say come after Athletics what does that mean? They want to force SFA to go D2 or D3?

 

 

 

 

 

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4 hours ago, Coach0001 said:

Crisp 42-7

i was close JSU kicker missed from 33 yards 

Topher referendum has failed 

I had heard rumblings earlier in the week it wasn't going well. I am floored that it didn't pass, especially coming off a championship*. Have you heard anything on why it didn't get through?

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2 hours ago, topher805 said:

I had heard rumblings earlier in the week it wasn't going well. I am floored that it didn't pass, especially coming off a championship*. Have you heard anything on why it didn't get through?

There was no information put put on it  Based on two conversations I had with students  I think they though coming off the NC there was no need for it. 

It was hey go vote for HC king and oh yes there is this fee increase proposition on the bottom. 
I think if they go out and get key student groups on board with it. They could get it passed 
 

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This Week in WAC Football - Oct. 25

This Week in WAC Football - Oct. 25
Posted: Oct 25, 2021
 
 
 
 

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TICKETSMARTER WAC FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK ANNOUNCED
Stephen F. Austin's Xavier Gipson, Tarleton's Devin Hafford and SFA's Chris Campos have been named TicketSmarter Western Athletic Conference Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, for October 18 through October 24.
 
Gipson, a sophomore wide receiver from Dallas, brought in nine catches for 218 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the 'Jacks earned a 37-20 win at Dixie State on Saturday night. The top receiving mark in the WAC this season by nearly 50 yards, he leads the league this season with 121.5 yards per game, including six touchdowns.
 
Hafford, a senior defensive back from Atascocita, Texas, added two more interceptions to his season total to lead the Texans' defense to a 17-14 win over Midwestern State on Saturday night. His second interception sealed the game with just three seconds remaining. His eight takeaways on the season, which includes six interceptions and two fumbles recovered, lead both FCS and FBS this season. 
 
Campos, a redshirt freshman kicker from Nacogdoches, Texas, was perfect on seven kicks, going 3-for-3 on field goals and 4-for-4 on extra points in a 37-20 win over Dixie State. Totaling 13 points on the day, he hit field goals from 40, 43 and a career-high and stadium-record 53 yards to go along with four extra points. On the season, he is leading the WAC with 10.3 points per game with 15 field goals and 27-of-27 extra points.
 
Other offensive nominees: Dixie State's Drew Kannely-Robles put up a career-high 183 yards on 24 carries with a 47-yard touchdown run as the Trailblazers lost a WAC battle to Stephen F. Austin, 37-20 … Lamar's Jalen Dummett rushed the ball 15 times for 125 yards and one touchdown as the Cardinals battled Central Arkansas in an AQ7 battle before falling, 49-38 … Sam Houston's Ramon Jefferson recorded his fourth 100-yard rushing game of the season, carrying the ball 14 times for 110 yards and two touchdowns in a 42-7 win over Jacksonville State … Tarleton's Max Maxfield scored twice on three total catches as the Texans held off former LSC hoe Midwestern State, 17-14.
 
Other defensive nominees: Dixie State's Syrus Webster collected four solo tackles and two tackles-for-loss in the Trailblazers' 37-20 loss to Stephen F. Austin … Lamar's Anthony Ruffin finished with eight tackles and an interception as the Cardinals battled Central Arkansas tough in a 49-38 loss … Sam Houston's Zyon McCollum picked off his second pass of the season and added four tackles, including a tackle-for-loss, in the top-ranked Bearkats' 42-7 win over Jacksonville State … Stephen F. Austin's Raysha Nichols had a pair of sacks with six total tackles in SFA's 37-20 win at Dixie State on Saturday night.
 
Other special teams nominees: Dixie State's Andrew Day punted six times for 253 yards, averaging 42.2 yards per punt, including one touchback and one inside the 20 … Sam Houston's Matt McRobert averaged 53.7 yards, per punt, including a 73-yard boot, as the top-ranked Bearkats earned a 42-7 win over Jacksonville State … Tarleton's Jake Walrath kept Midwestern State deep in their own territory, punting seven times for 312 yards for a 44.6 yards per punt average.
 
KICKING OFF
Dixie State will kick things off on Saturday, taking on its seventh opponent of the season that is receving votes in the Top 25 polls when the Trailblazers kick off at Delaware at 1 p.m. ET. Lamar travels to AQ7-foe and nationally-ranked Eastern Kentucky, kicking at 2 p.m. ET. Abilene Christian heads east to Stephen F. Austin for a WAC/AQ7/purple battle. The final game of the day has top-ranked Sam Houston heading to Tarleton, kicking at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
 
STATISTICALLY SPEAKING
As a team, Sam Houston leads the WAC in scoring offense (40.5), scoring defense (16.5), total offense (464.83), touchdowns (31), rushing offense (223.17), rushing defense (79.0), passing touchdowns (17), opponent first downs (15.5), least sacks allowed (7), red zone offense (88.0) and are tied with Abilene Christian for the lead in rushing touchdowns (14). Stephen F. Austin is the leader in total defense (298.57), pass defense efficiency (103.3), pass offense (289.7), pass defense (176.1), field goals (15), field goal percentage (83.33), yards per punt (40.6), punt return average (16.79), punt return TDs (3), kickoff returns (42.5), interceptions (10), interception return TDs (3), turnover margin (+5), opponents' third-down conversions (31.0), fourth-down conversions (50.0), opponents' fourth-down conversions (21.43), sacks by (26) and time of possession (31:08). Abilene Christian is also the leader in yards per rush (5.69), pass efficiency (146.3), pass completion percentage (64.4) and third-down conversions (48.28). Tarleton has the only kick return TD this season and also leads in total first downs (144), first downs rushing (68) and red zone defense (73.7).
 
Individually, SHSU's Ramon Jefferson leads the WAC in rushing (97.0). SFA's Trae Self is the leader in passing average (252.29) and total offense (269.86). Dixie State's Jalen Powell is the leader in receptions per game (7.50) while SFA's Xavier Gipson is the leader in reception yards per game (121.50) and all purpose yards (140.50).. When it comes to scoring, SFA's Chris Campos is the leader in scoring (72) with a WAC-best 15 field goals while teammate Max Quick is the leader in punting (48.35 yards per punt) 
 
Defensively, DSU's Tyrell Grayson is the leader in tackles (10.00) and SFA's BJ Thompson is the leader in sacks (6.5). SHSU's Markel Perry is the leader in tackles for loss (12). Grayson and Thompson are also tied for the lead in fumbles forced (2) while ACU's Jordan Paup, TAR's Devin Hafford and SFA's Myles Heard are tied for the lead in fumbles recovered (2). Hafford's six interceptions are also a WAC-best.
 
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
Sam Houston remains atop the Stats Perform Top 25, AFCA Coaches' Top 25 and Athlon Sports Top 25. The 'Kats are also ranked second in the College Sports Madness FCS Top 25. Stephen F. Austin is among those teams receiving votes in the Stats Perform Top 25 and AFCA Coaches' Top 25.
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