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Post by **Captain Canada** » 23 Aug 2025, 10:44

Week 10 Top Stories

#4 Texas sends Vanderbilt back to reality, pummeling them 49-28

Florida continues to see their season vanish before their eyes, slipping 24-21 to #3 Georgia

Ole Miss dismantles LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina in a 49-17 beatdown

Maryland pulls off the upset over #15 Indiana 34-13 in B1G play

Week 11 Sun Belt Matchups
Georgia Southern (4-4, 1-3) at Appalachian State (3-5, 1-3)
Georgia State (5-3, 3-1) at Coastal Carolina (4-4, 3-2)
Southern Mississippi (6-2, 3-1) at Arkansas State (7-2, 5-0)
James Madison (5-3, 3-2) at Marshall (3-5, 0-4)
Texas State (3-5, 1-3) at Louisiana (7-2, 4-1)

Sun Belt Standings
West
Arkansas State (7-2, 5-0)
Louisiana (7-2, 4-1)
Southern Mississippi (6-2, 3-1)
South Alabama (4-5, 2-3)
Troy (3-6, 2-3)
UL Monroe (3-6, 2-3)
Texas State (3-5, 1-3)

East
Georgia State (5-3, 3-1)
James Madison (5-3, 3-2)
Coastal Carolina (4-4, 3-2)
Old Dominion (2-7, 2-3)
Georgia Southern (4-4, 1-3)
Appalachian State (3-5, 1-3)
Marshall (3-5, 0-4)

CFB Top 25 Rankings
1. Penn State (7-1)
2. Texas Tech (9-0)
3. Georgia (7-1)
4. Texas (7-2)
5. Louisville (7-1)
6. Michigan (8-1)
7. USC (7-1)
8. Illinois (7-2)
9. Oregon (6-2)
10. Miami (6-2)
11. Oklahoma (7-2)
12. LSU (5-3)
13. Ohio State (6-2)
14. Texas A&M (6-2)
15. Indiana (7-2)
16. Tulane (8-0)
17. South Carolina (6-3)
18. Vanderbilt (7-2)
19. Alabama (5-3)
20. Notre Dame (5-3)
21. Boise State (9-0)
22. Georgia Tech (7-2)
23. Clemson (5-3)
24. Nebraska (6-3)
25. Colorado (7-2)

Dropped from Rankings: Tennessee (20), Florida (21), Kansas State (22), Arizona State (24)

Heisman Watchlist

QB John Mateer, Rs Jr » 18-24, 201 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, rushing touchdown (W 42-28 at Tennessee)

WR Tony Johnson, Rs Sr » 11 catches, 177 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns (W 35-21 at SMU)

QB Behren Morton, Rs Sr » 24-34, 339 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, interception (W 49-28 at Kansas State)

QB Maddux Madsen, Rs Jr » 32-48, 372 passing yards, 5 touchdowns (W 52-10 vs Fresno State)

WR Caleb Douglas, Jr » 7 catches, 106 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns (W 49-28 at Kansas State)

Players of the Week

WR Tony Johnson (Miami):11 catches, 177 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns

CB Dwight Lewis III (Mississippi State): 6 tackles, interception, pass breakup, touchdown
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QB Alonza Barnett III (James Madison): 24-40, 328 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, 12 carries, 127 rushing yards, touchdown

CB David Godsey Jr (UL Monroe): 12 tackles, 3 pass breakups

Post by **Captain Canada** » 23 Aug 2025, 11:33

Saturday, November 8, 2025 | Centennial Bank Stadium (Jonesboro, AR)

Week 11 Preview: vs Southern Mississipi (6-2, 3-1)

Arkansas State Team Stats
Points: 41.1
Points Allowed: 19.5
Total Sacks: 27
Red Zone Conv.: 76%
Turnover Diff.: -7

Southern Mississippi Team Stats
Points: 36.6
Points Allowed: 21.1
Total Sacks: 17
Red Zone Conv.: 68%
Turnover Diff.: +10

Arkansas State Leaders
QB Jaylen Raynor: 3,036 yards, 23 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 66% CMP (233 rushing yards, 2 rush TDs)
RB Kenyon Clay: 162 carries, 664 yards, 16 touchdowns, 4.1 AVG
WR Corey Rucker: 65 catches, 1.037 yards, 13 touchdowns
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EDGE Bryan Whitehead: 28 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 8 sacks
SS Trevon Howard: 51 tackles, tackle for loss, 3 pass breakups, forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries
DT Chris Boti: 19 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks

Southern Mississippi Leaders
QB Braylon Braxton: 2,216 yards, 16 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 61% CMP, (81 carries, 377 rushing yards, 3 rush TDs)
HB Matt Jones: 140 carries, 558 yards, 10 touchdowns, 4.0 AVG
WR Elijah Metcalf: 79 catches, 924 yards, 7 touchdowns
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EDGE J'Mond Tapp: 35 tackles., 12 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks
SS Dominick Hill: 41 tackles, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups
SAM Jonathan McGowan: 39 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 3 pass breakups

Injury Report
Arkansas State: EDGE Marcus Bradley (Ankle) - Out for season
Southern Mississippi: None

Key Matchup

WR Corey Rucker vs

CB Josh Moten

Post by **Captain Canada** » 23 Aug 2025, 12:46

(6-2, 3-1 SUN)

(7-2, 4-0 SUN)

Steady defensive effort, strong running game from Cross has Red Wolves reaching seventh straight

‣ Arkansas State wide receiver Hunter Summers wanted some shine today in the big matchup, snagging two key touchdowns in the win.

Scoring Summary

FINAL	1	2	3	4	T
Arkansas State	14	7	3	7	31
Southern Mississippi	0	14	0	7	21

1st Quarter

(6:46) Ja'Quez Cross, 24-yard run (Clune Van Andel kick) [ARST 7 - 0 USM]

(1:48) Hunter Summers, 33-yard pass from Jaylen Raynor (Clune Van Andel kick) [ARST 14 - 0 USM]

2nd Quarter

Micah Davis, 18-yard pass from Braylon Braxton (Kaden Morgan kick) [ARST 14 - 7 USM]

(1:54) Hunter Summers, 24-yard pass from Jaylen Raynor (Clune Van Andel kick) [ARST 21 - 7 USM]

(0:07) Micah Davis, 9-yard pass from Braylon Braxton (Kaden Morgan kick) [ARST 21 - 14 USM]

3rd Quarter

(7:20) Clune Van Andel, 24-yard field goal [ARST 24 - 14 USM]

(11:37) Matt Jones, 6-yard run (Kaden Morgan kick) [ARST 24 - 21 USM]

(2:59) Corey Rucker, 5-yard pass from Jaylen Raynor (Clune Van Andel kick) [ARST 31 - 21 USM]

Team Statistics

QB Jaylen Raynor: 16-25, 219 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, 7 carries, 22 rushing yards

QB Braylon Braxton: 11-14, 121 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 carries, 37 rushing yards

HB Ja'Quez Cross: 22 carries, 109 rushing yards, touchdown, 3 catches, 26 receiving yards

HB Kenyon Clay: 17 carries, 47 rushing yards

HB Devin Spencer: 2 carries, 13 rushing yards, touchdown

HB Matt Jones: 42 carries, 149 rushing yards, touchdown

WR Hunter Summers: 5 catches, 98 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns

WR Corey Rucker: 3 catches, 41 receiving yards, touchdown

TE Tyler Little: 2 catches, 26 receiving yards

WR Elijah Metcalf: 3 catches, 33 receiving yards

WR Tychaun Chapman: 3 catches, 23 receiving yards

WR Micah Davis: 3 catches, 33 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns

DT Simeon Mitchell: 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss

SS Trevon Howard: 12 tackles

DT Quincy Wright: 7 tackles, tackle for loss

SAM Jonathan McGowan: 17 tackles, 4 tackles for loss

MIKE Chris Jones: 9 tackles, 3 tackle for loss, sack

SS Dominick Hill: 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss

Post by **Captain Canada** » 23 Aug 2025, 16:05

Week 11 Top Stories

Purdue shocks the world and knocks down Ohio State, 13-12, shattering their season

LSU travels into Tuscaloosa and slides past the struggling Crimson Tide, 38-31

The SEC gets another shakeup, with unraked Missouri handing Texas A&M an L, 30-24

BYU gets an upset of their own, handing Texas Tech their first loss of the season, 31-17

Week 12 Sun Belt Matchups
Troy (3-6, 2-3) at Old Dominion (2-7, 2-3)
Appalachian State (3-6, 1-4) at James Madison (6-3, 4-2)
Marshall (3-6, 0-5) at Georgia State (5-4, 3-2)
Coastal Carolina (5-4, 4-2) at Georgia Southern (5-4, 2-3)
South Alabama (4-5, 2-3) at UL Monroe (3-6, 2-3)
Texas State (4-5, 2-3) at Southern Mississippi (6-3, 3-2)

Sun Belt Standings
West
Arkansas State (8-2, 6-0)
Louisiana (7-3, 4-2)
Southern Mississippi (6-3, 3-2)
South Alabama (4-5, 2-3)
UL Monroe (3-6, 2-3)
Texas State (4-5, 2-3)
Troy (3-6, 2-3)

East
James Madison (6-3, 4-2)
Coastal Carolina (5-4, 4-2)
Georgia State (5-4, 3-2)
Georgia Southern (5-4, 2-3)
Old Dominion (2-7, 2-3)
Appalachian State (3-6, 1-4)
Marshall (3-6, 0-5)

CFB Top 25 Rankings
1. Penn State (8-1)
2. Georgia (8-1)
3. Louisville (8-1)
4. Texas (7-2)
5. USC (8-1)
6. Michigan (8-1)
7. Illinois (7-2)
8. LSU (6-3)
9. Miami (7-2)
10. Oregon (7-2)
11. Oklahoma (7-2)
12. Texas Tech (9-1)
13. Tulane (9-0)
14. South Carolina (6-3)
15. Boise State (9-0)
16. Notre Dame (6-3)
17. Georgia Tech (7-2)
18. Clemson (6-3)
19. Nebraska (7-3)
20. Auburn (7-3)
21. Utah (7-3)
22. Ohio State (6-3)
23. Texas A&M (6-3)
24. Indiana (7-3)
25. Pittsburgh (7-2)

Dropped from Rankings: Vanderbilt (18), Alabama (19), Colorado (25)

Heisman Watchlist

QB John Mateer, Rs Jr » No stats

WR Tony Johnson, Rs Sr » 7 catches, 104 receiving yards, touchdown (W 41-28 vs Syracuse)

WR Omarion Miller, Jr » 11 catches, 158 receiving yards (L 34-31 at West Virginia)

QB Kaidon Salter, Rs Sr » 40-57, 422 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, interception (L 34-31 at West Virginia)

QB Marcel Reed, Rs So » 17-33, 227 passing yards, 2 touchdowns (L 30-24 at Missouri)

Players of the Week

WR Nic Anderson (LSU): 9 catches, 171 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns

SS Bryce Llewellyn (Eastern Michigan): 11 tackles, interception, 2 pass breakups, forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries
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QB Alonza Barnett III (James Madison): 19-27, 162 passing yards, touchdown, 13 carries, 88 rushing yards, 4 touchdowns

EDGE Noah Arinze (Coastal Carolina): 8 tackles, 2 sacks, 6 tackles for loss

Post by **Captain Canada** » 23 Aug 2025, 16:51

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer officially on hot seat, how will SEC shakeup coaching landscape?
By Alicia Goldstein | ESPN

To those familiar with the SEC, it felt as though for Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer, his last straw was their Week 10 matchup against LSU. You lose that game, you may as well get a head-start on packing your bags. LSU managed to slide past Alabama, 38-31. That may be all she wrote for DeBoer in his tenure as head coach.

The expectation is that DeBoer will finish the season before the powers that be in Tuscaloosa decide what direction they will be going in. The team has stumbled out of the gate in the post-Nick Saban era according to Crimson Tide standards. DeBoer has gone 14-8 and has a 9-5 record against rivals in the SEC. Though nothing is official, it feels as though Alabama will be the first chip to fall in the SEC coaching shakeup.

Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby won't be far behind him, sporting a 3-7 record, but the team may be a little more lenient in his first year with the team. He has gone 0-5 against team's in the top 25 rankings. Whether the team pulls the plug early or not is still too early to tell.

Other big names on the hot seat includes Boston College's Bill O'Brien, Nebraska's Matt Rhule, and TCU's Sonny Dykes. Michigan's Sherrone Moore isn't too far behind, though he may be get some grace while the team develops behind star freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood, not too far displaced from their national title with current Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Post by **Captain Canada** » 23 Aug 2025, 17:31

A-State's recruiting class continues to take shape, target "Swiss-Army Knife" Ben Baity
By Olivia Scott | Jonesboro Newsletter

The Arkansas State Red Wolves continue to rake in the recruits, succeeding both on the field and on the road as they land the commitments of two-star running back Zaire Dragos out of Biloxi, Mississippi and two-star Alexander Griggs out of Cocoa, Florida.

Dragos was on campus back in Week 9 during A-State's 37-7 thumping of Georgia Southern, and was weighing his options of Auburn, Mississippi State, and Indiana. With the tumultuous situation surrounding Miss. St head coach Jeff Lebby, and not wanting to get lost in the shuffle with a big school like Auburn, Dragos felt as though joining the Red Wolves was the right move for him.

A dynamic threat out of the backfield with exceptional acceleration and shiftiness, Dragos looks to make an impact sooner rather than later with A-State runningback Kenyon Clay seeing his role more diminished every week behind the breakout campaign of Ja'Quez Cross the last few weeks.

Griggs, a 5-foot-11, 215 pound linebacker with good speed and high football IQ, was considering the Auburn Tigers as well, along with local schools such as USF and UCF. He had been on the Red Wolves' radar on a while and had heavy interest in joining the team from the get-go. As soon as head coach Butch Jones offered him a scholarship, he committed on the spot.

The team has pursued three-star athlete Ben Baity out of Birmingham, Alabama the last few weeks after losing out on three-star SAM linebacker Maurice Trahan to Florida, and more recently Forrest Judge to UAB. Baity is scheduled to be on campus this week during A-State's bye week while he weighs offers from Western Kentucky and Liberty. The team also is looking into SAM linebacker Jayden Biggers and cornerback Kevin Beach.

Arkansas State 2026 Football Recruiting Board

RECRUIT	POS	HOMETOWN	HT / WT	NATL (POS)	STATUS
LaMichael Nagy	OT	Centerton, AR	6'4"/315	#502 (#32)
David Coco	OT	Kansas City, MO	6'5"/277	#987 (#58)
Jesse Fonseca	EDGE	Trophy Club, TX	6'0"/212	#1189 (#97)
Dante Coxie	WR	Collierville, TN	6'2"/183	#1988 (#356)
Emmanuel Aromashodu	OG	Austin, TX	6'4"/289	#2852 (#138)
Zaire Dragos	HB	Biloxi, MS	5'9"/185	#2201 (#294)
Alexander Griggs	MIKE	Cocoa, FL	5'11"/215	#2321 (#141)
Louis Bowling	HB	Biloxi, MS	6'0"/208	#2173 (#293)	Top 5
D.J. Wiggins	WR	Stone Mountain, GA	5'9"/181	#2587 (#461)	Top 3
Mike Lovelace	OT	Saraland, AL	6'6"/298	#3628 (#229)	Top 5
Nick Regis	EDGE	Fort Worth, TX	6'4"/237	#2454 (#211)	Top 3
Brian Medrano	DT	Starkville, MS	6'3"/283	#2684 (#127)	Top 5
Dalton Regis	MIKE	Haynesville, LA	6'1"/218	#2589 (#159)	Top 3
Keenan Cutting	CB	Nashville, TN	6'2"/176	#2750 (#198)	Top 5
Matthew Brown	CB	Stuart, FL	5'9"/166	#2223 (#155)	Top 5
Seth Procter	CB	Valrico, FL	6'2"/209	#2922 (#212)	Top 5
Duke Golden	SS	Montgomery, AL	6'1"/186	#531 (#7)	Top 3
Ben Baity	ATH	Birmingham, AL	6'1"/209	#755 (#49)	Top 3
Jayden Biggers	SAM	Fort Pierce, FL	6'4"/222	#2926 (#254)	Top 3
Kevin Beach	CB	Manvel, TX	5'11"/164	#3008 (#218)	Top 3
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Antwan Verrier	OG	Faytteville, AR	6'1"/300	#2230 (#103)
Maurice Trahan	SAM	Miami, FL	6'0"/228	#874 (#85)
Iosefa Nkang	WR	DeSoto, TX	5'9"/173	#2090 (#374)
Theo Kumar	EDGE	Bettendorf, IA	6'1"/224	#2391 (#205)
George Cookus	OT	Deland, FL	6'7"/309	#2410 (#151)
Forrest Judge	SAM	Powder Springs, GA	6'0"/216	#2693 (#237)

Post by **Captain Canada** » 23 Aug 2025, 17:57

Week 12 Top Stories

Alabama's downward spiral continues as John Mateer, Oklahoma, beats them down 38-17

Texas continues climb towards supremacy with strong victory over Georgia

Louisville handles big ACC test, slips past Clemson 28-24

Michigan makes statement with strong 38-23 victory over Northwestern

Week 13 Sun Belt Matchups
Louisiana (7-3, 4-2) at Arkansas State (8-2, 6-0)
Marshall (3-7, 0-6) at Appalachian State (3-7, 1-5)
Georgia State (6-4, 4-2) at Troy (4-6, 3-3)
UL Monroe (4-6, 3-3) at Texas State (4-6, 2-4)
Southern Mississippi (7-3, 4-2) at South Alabama (4-6, 2-4)
Old Dominion (2-8, 2-4) at Georgia Southern (6-4, 3-3)

Sun Belt Standings
West
Arkansas State (8-2, 6-0)
Louisiana (7-3, 4-2)
Southern Mississippi (7-3, 4-2)
Troy (4-6, 3-3)
UL Monroe (4-6, 3-3)
South Alabama (4-6, 2-4)
Texas State (4-6, 2-4)

East
James Madison (7-3, 5-2)
Georgia State (6-4, 4-2)
Coastal Carolina (5-5, 4-3)
Georgia Southern (6-4, 3-3)
Old Dominion (2-8, 2-4)
Appalachian State (3-7, 1-5)
Marshall (3-7, 0-6)

CFB Top 25 Rankings
1. Penn State (9-1)
2. Texas (8-2)
3. Louisville (9-1)
4. USC (9-1)
5. Michigan (9-1)
6. Illinois (8-2)
7. Oklahoma (8-2)
8. Miami (8-2)
9. Oregon (8-2)
10. LSU (7-3)
11. Texas Tech (10-1)
12. Georgia (8-2)
13. Tulane (10-0)
14. Nebraska (7-3)
15. Boise State (10-0)
16. Pittsburgh (8-2)
17. Auburn (7-3)
18. Texas A&M (7-3)
19. Kansas State (7-3)
20. Baylor (7-3)
21. Tennessee (7-3)
22. Arizona State (7-3)
23. Duke (7-3)
24. Vanderbilt (7-3)
25. Florida (6-4)

Dropped from Rankings: South Carolina (14), Notre Dame (16), Georgia Tech (17), Clemson (18), Utah (21), Ohio State (22), Indiana (24)

Heisman Watchlist

QB John Mateer, Rs Jr » 20-37, 207 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 rushing touchdowns (W 38-17 at Alabama)

WR Tony Johnson, Rs Sr » 9 catches, 96 receiving yards, touchdown

QB Marcel Reed, Rs So » 30-42, 289 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, 44 rushing yards (W 35-24 vs South Carolina)

QB Maddux Madsen, Rs Jr » 28-40, 281 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 rush touchdown (W 45-21 at San Diego State)

HB Kaytron Allen, Sr » 7 carries, 78 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns (W 56-24 at Michigan State)

Players of the Week

WR Junior Vandeross III (Toledo): 13 catches, 165 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns

MIKE Luke Murphy (Coastal Carolina): 14 tackles, 4 pass breakups
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WR Tray Taylor (Troy): 7 catches, 139 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns

MIKE Luke Murphy (Coastal Carolina): 14 tackles, 4 pass breakups

Post by **Captain Canada** » 23 Aug 2025, 18:12

Thursday, November 20, 2025 | Centennial Bank Stadium (Jonesboro, AR)

Week 13 Preview: vs Louisiana (7-3, 4-2)

Arkansas State Team Stats
Points: 40.1
Points Allowed: 19.7
Total Sacks: 27
Red Zone Conv.: 75%
Turnover Diff.: -7

Louisiana Team Stats
Points: 28.4
Points Allowed: 21.5
Total Sacks: 13
Red Zone Conv.: 59%
Turnover Diff.: +7

Arkansas State Leaders
QB Jaylen Raynor: 3,255 yards, 26 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 66% CMP (255 rushing yards, 2 rush TDs)
RB Kenyon Clay: 179 carries, 711 yards, 16 touchdowns, 4.1 AVG
WR Corey Rucker: 68 catches, 1.078 yards, 14 touchdowns
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EDGE Bryan Whitehead: 32 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 8 sacks
SS Trevon Howard: 63 tackles, tackle for loss, 3 pass breakups, forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries
MIKE Javante Mackey: 56 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 9 pass breakups

Louisiana Leaders
QB Walker Howard: 2,394 yards, 21 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 59% CMP
HB Bill Davis: 191 carries, 1,014 yards, 6 touchdowns, 5.3 AVG
WR Shelton Sampson Jr: 43 catches, 657 yards, 5 touchdowns
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WILL Jaden Dugger: 60 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups
FS Tyree Skipper: 45 tackles, 2 interceptions, 5 pass breakups, forced fumble
SAM Cameron Whitfield: 19 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks

Injury Report
Arkansas State: EDGE Marcus Bradley (Ankle) - Out for season
Louisiana: C Cooper Fordham (Shoulder) - Questionable

Key Matchup

OT Noah Smith vs

EDGE Jordan Lawson

Post by **Caesar** » 23 Aug 2025, 18:14

Gotta get this win and lock up the division

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 23 Aug 2025, 18:41

Southern Miss ain't no slouch - see mine and Caesar's conference championship losses

- so grats on that win.

Like the idea of putting where recruits you lost out on go - I usually just delete them off the board. They're dead to me at that point lol

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