The Reclamation Initiative | The Coaching Career of Nico Augustine

Post by **Caesar** » 19 Sep 2025, 13:58

Buddy was getting his lick back for my universe.

I don't think that's going to be enough to get Raynor the Heisman. Also, don't think Tulane will lose for you to get into the CFP.

Post by **Captain Canada** » 19 Sep 2025, 14:44

Award Winners

Heisman Trophy - This award is presented to the Player of the Year as voted on by media members and past winners

QB Jaylen Raynor, Sr » 278-388 (71%), 3,896 passing yards, 46 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 192.0 RTG, 120 carries, 682 rushing yards, 5.7 AVG, 7 touchdowns

Maxwell Trophy - This award is presented to the Player of the Year as voted on by NCAA coaches

QB Jaylen Raynor, Sr » 278-388 (71%), 3,896 passing yards, 46 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 192.0 RTG, 120 carries, 682 rushing yards, 5.7 AVG, 7 touchdowns

Walter Camp Award - This award is presented to the Player of the Year as voted on by FBS head coach and sports information directors

QB Jaylen Raynor, Sr » 278-388 (71%), 3,896 passing yards, 46 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 192.0 RTG, 120 carries, 682 rushing yards, 5.7 AVG, 7 touchdowns

Bear Bryant COTY Award - This award is presented to the Head Coach of the Year

HC Griffin McCarley

Davey O'Brien Award - This award is presented to the Quarterback of the Year

QB Jaylen Raynor, Sr » 278-388 (71%), 3,896 passing yards, 46 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 192.0 RTG, 120 carries, 682 rushing yards, 5.7 AVG, 7 touchdowns

Chuck Bednarik Award - This award is presented to the Best Defensive Player

EDGE Hayden Lowe, So » 59 tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 22.5 sacks, forced fumble

Bronco Nagurski Trophy - This award is presented to the Defensive Player of the Year

EDGE Hayden Lowe, So » 59 tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 22.5 sacks, forced fumble

Jim Thorpe Award - This award is presented to the Defensive Back of the Year

SS Randon Fontenette, Sr » 69 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sack, 4 interceptions, 11 pass breakups, forced fumble

Doak Walker Award - This award is presented to the Running back of the Year

HB Kanye Udoh, Sr » 268 carries, 1,692 rushing yards, 6.3 AVG, 26 touchdowns, 18 catches, 184 receiving yards, touchdown

Fred Biletnikoff Award - This award is presented to the Wide Receiver of the Year

WR Landon Roldan, Rs Fr » 95 catches, 1,376 receiving yards, 14.5 AVG, 16 touchdowns

Lombardi Award - This award is presented to the Defensive Lineman of the Year

EDGE Hayden Lowe, So » 59 tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 22.5 sacks, forced fumble

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award - This award is presented to the Senior QB of the Year

QB Jaylen Raynor, Sr » 278-388 (71%), 3,896 passing yards, 46 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 192.0 RTG, 120 carries, 682 rushing yards, 5.7 AVG, 7 touchdowns

Edge Rusher of the Year - This award is presented to the Defensive End of the Year

EDGE Hayden Lowe, So » 59 tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 22.5 sacks, forced fumble

Outland Trophy - This award is presented to the Interior Lineman of the Year

C Parker Brailsford, Rs Sr » 10 games played, 10 games started, 0 sacks allowed

John Mackey Award - This award is presented to the Tight End of the Year

TE Benji Gosnell, Rs Sr » 62 catches, 697 receiving yards, 11.2 AVG, 5 touchdowns

Broyles Award - This award is presented to the Assistant Coach of the Year

OC Nico Augustine

Dick Butkus Award - This award is presented to the Linebacker of the Year

MIKE Whit Weeks, Sr » 98 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, 6 pass breakups, forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries

Rimington Trophy - This award is presented to the Center of the Year

C Parker Brailsford, Rs Sr » 10 games played, 10 games started, 0 sacks allowed

Lou Groza Award - This award is presented to the Kicker of the Year

K Nolan Hauser, Jr » 29/31 field goals, 93% field goal percentage, 60/60 extra points, 54-yard longest field goal

Ray Guy Award - This award is presented to the Punter of the Year

P Rob Niklos, Fr » 78 punts, 45.1 average yards, 20 punts in 20, 64 yard longest punt

Jet Award - This award is presented to the best special teams returner

RET DeAndre Moore Jr., Sr » 6 kick returns, 143 return yards, 23.8 AVG, 51 punt returns, 762 return yards, 14.9 AVG, 2 touchdowns

Shaun Alexander - This award is presented to the Freshman Player of the Year

WR Landon Roldan, Rs Fr » 95 catches, 1,376 receiving yards, 14.5 AVG, 16 touchdowns

Conference Championships
C-USA Championship
Liberty 27 | 26 Louisiana Tech
PAC-12 Championship
San Diego State 27 | 28 [#11] Boise State
Mountain West Championship
Nevada 30 | 33 New Mexico
Big XII Championship
[#23] Arizona State 61 | 59 [#16] TCU
MAC Championship
Miami-OH 24 | 21 Western Michigan
Sun Belt Championship
James Madison 13 | 51 [#19] Arkansas State
AAC Championship
East Carolina 13 | 31 [#12] Tulane
SEC Championship
[#1] Auburn 38 | 27 [#11] Tennessee
Big Ten Championship
[#4] Nebraska 42 | 36 [#6] Penn State
ACC Championship
[#2] Clemson 39 | 37 [#13] Miami

College Football Top 25
1. Auburn (11-2)
2. Clemson (12-1)
3. Florida (10-2)
4. Nebraska (12-1)
5. Georgia (10-2)
6. Penn State (11-2)
7. SMU (10-2)
8. Pittsburgh (10-2)
9. Texas A&M (10-2)
10. UCLA (11-1)
11. Tennessee (10-3)
12. Michigan (9-3)
13. Miami (9-4)
14. Boise State (11-2)
15. Tulane (11-2)
16. TCU (11-2)
17. Oregon (9-3)
18. Louisville (9-3)
19. Arkansas State (12-1)
20. USC (9-3)
21. Oklahoma (8-4)
22. Michigan State (9-3)
23. Arizona State (9-4)
24. Southern Mississippi (9-3)
25. Houston (8-4)

Dropped from Rankings: Texas (24)

Post by **Captain Canada** » 19 Sep 2025, 14:45

Caesar wrote: ↑
19 Sep 2025, 13:58
Buddy was getting his lick back for my universe.

I don't think that's going to be enough to get Raynor the Heisman. Also, don't think Tulane will lose for you to get into the CFP.

Well, you were half right :rg3:

I didn't think it was going to be enough for Raynor myself, but here we are. Wolves up!

Post by **Captain Canada** » 19 Sep 2025, 14:58

Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Raynor to sit out Bowl game, Augustine weighing Minnesota job
By Olivia Scott | Jonesboro Newsletter

For the first time since he stepped foot on campus, the Arkansas State Red Wolves will prepare for a game without quarterback Jaylen Raynor playing.

It was announced in a joint decision between Raynor, offensive coordinator Nico Augustine, and newly-minted Bear Bryant Award winner, head coach Griff McCarley, that Raynor will not suit up for the Red Wolves matchup against the San Jose State Spartans in the Myrtle Beach Bowl while he prepares for the NFL Combine.

"Jaylen [Raynor] has given this program more than we could ever ask for," commented Augustine in a statement released by the university's athletic department. "He's our all-time leader in passing yards now, he's our very first Heisman Trophy winner. He has more than earned sitting a game out to prepare for his very bright NFL future. We came to a decision as a unit not to risk his health. We couldn't be prouder of him."

The expectation is that backup and forecasted future starter, Matt Chadwick, will start in the bowl game. He has gotten garbage time minutes over the season after transferring in from Miami last season.

Star running back Telly Johnson Jr. will be "full-go" according to Coach Augustine after rumors swirled he would also sit out the game. One questions if he is only playing to attempt to break Arkansas State's single-season rushing record. Johnson Jr. has 1,190 rushing yards while the record was set in 2002 by Danny Smith, with 1,390. It would take one big game, but that isn't above the talented Johnson Jr.'s ability.

Speaking of Augustine, the coach reportedly holds offers from Minnesota and Fresno State to become their head coach and reportedly is still in talks with Ohio State after the Buckeyes fired Ryan Day. Also in the coaching hunt, shockingly, is the #9 ranked Texas A&M. Mike Elko, their head coach, announced he will be heading to the NFL to join the New Orleans Saints after their results in the College Football Playoff.

Post by **Captain Canada** » 19 Sep 2025, 15:24

Saturday, December 21, 2026 | Brooks Stadium (Conway, SC)

Myrtle Beach Bowl Preview: vs San Jose State (9-3, 6-2)

Arkansas State Team Stats
Points: 43.0
Points Allowed: 21.4
Total Sacks: 21
Red Zone Conv.: 76%
Turnover Diff.: +2

San Jose State Team Stats
Points: 33.5
Points Allowed: 27.5
Total Sacks: 11
Red Zone Conv.: 64%
Turnover Diff.: +18

Arkansas State Leaders
QB Jaylen Raynor: 3,896 yards, 46 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 71% CMP (685 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns)
RB Telly Johnson Jr.: 252 carries, 1,190 yards, 4.7 AVG, 12 touchdowns
WR J.J. Harrell: 85 catches, 1,400 yards, 16.5 AVG, 15 touchdowns, 8 drops
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CB James Reed III: 67 tackles, interception, 8 pass breakups
EDGE Elijah Baldwin: 42 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, forced fumble
FS Daniel Demery: 48 tackles, 2 interceptions, forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, pass breakup

San Jose State Leaders
QB Adam Matthews: 3,640 yards, 33 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 56% CMP (408 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns)
HB Anthony Woods: 131 carries, 587 yards, 4.5 AVG, 6 touchdowns
WR Leland Smith: 61 catches, 1,000 yards, 16.4 AVG, 10 touchdowns, drop
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MIKE Cayden Woolwine: 95 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, interception, 7 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries
CB Jay'Vion Cole: 78 tackles, tackle for loss, 2 interceptions, 8 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries
EDGE Mike Osgood: 37 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, pass breakup, forced fumble

Injury Report
Arkansas State: QB Jaylen Raynor (Rest) - Out
San Jose State: None

Key Matchup

QB Matt Chadwick vs

MIKE Cayden Woolwine

Post by **Caesar** » 19 Sep 2025, 15:51

Gotta go to Fresno for the realism. Arkansas State OC to Ohio State HC is a crazy jump

Post by **Captain Canada** » 19 Sep 2025, 15:59

Caesar wrote: ↑
19 Sep 2025, 15:51
Gotta go to Fresno for the realism. Arkansas State OC to Ohio State HC is a crazy jump

Arguably, so is Jaylen Raynor winning the Heisman. My thought process will be revealed when Nico's future is revealed. But, I hear what you're saying.

Post by **Captain Canada** » 19 Sep 2025, 16:26

(9-3, 6-2 MWC)

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(12-1, 8-0 SUN)

Team relies on heavy run game without Raynor, claim Myrtle Beach Bowl behind Johnson Jr.

‣ Telly Johnson Jr. needed 200 yards to break the single-season record for Arkansas State in his last college game. He got 208.

Scoring Summary

FINAL	1	2	3	4	T
Arkansas State	3	21	3	7	34
San Jose State	3	7	0	6	16

1st Quarter

(7:10) Clune Van Andel, 35-yard field goal [ARST 3 - 0 SJSU]

(2:48) Denis Lynch, 31-yard field goal [ARST 3 - 3 SJSU]

2nd Quarter

(11:57) Devin Spencer, 6-yard run (Clune Van Andel kick) [ARST 10 - 3 SJSU]

(8:09) Telly Johnson Jr., 3-yard run (Clune Van Andel kick) [ARST 17 - 3 SJSU]

(6:05) Leland Smith, 24-yard pass from Adam Matthews (Denis Lynch kick) [ARST 17 - 10 SJSU]

(2:05) Telly Johnson Jr., 3-yard run (Clune Van Andel kick) [ARST 24 - 10 SJSU]

3rd Quarter

(3:42) Clune Van Andel, 40-yard field goal [ARST 27 - 10 SJSU]

4th Quarter

(9:13) Telly Johnson Jr., 20-yard run (Clune Van Andel kick) [ARST 34 - 10 SJSU]

(3:17) Josh Steinbach, 1-yard pass from Adam Matthews (2-PT conversion failed) [ARST 34 - 16 SJSU]

Team Statistics

QB Matt Chadwick: 19-30, 221 passing yards, 2 interceptions, 4 carries, 28 rushing yards

QB Adam Matthews: 22-53, 208 passing yards, 2 touchdowns

HB Telly Johnson Jr: 39 carries, 208 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns

HB Devin Spencer: 11 carries, 64 rushing yards, touchdown

HB Anthony Woods: 14 carries, 65 rushing yards

WR Jordan Faison: 7 catches, 94 receiving yards

WR J.J. Harrell: 5 catches, 52 receiving yards

WR Hunter Summers: 2 catches, 19 receiving yards

WR Kezion Dia-Johnson: 6 catches, 62 receiving yards

WR Raiden Vines-Bright: 6 catches, 62 receiving yards

WR Matthew Coleman: 4 catches, 29 receiving yards

CB James Reed III: 5 tackles, forced fumble

WILL Aaron Alexander: 5 tackles

CB Malekhi Weedon: 7 tackles

SS Hunter Nowell: 15 tackles

CB Jaylen Thomas: 8 tackles, tackle for loss, interception

WILL John Norwood: 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 20 Sep 2025, 03:38

Caesar wrote: ↑
19 Sep 2025, 15:51
Gotta go to Fresno for the realism. Arkansas State OC to Ohio State HC is a crazy jump

Captain Canada wrote: ↑
19 Sep 2025, 15:59
Arguably, so is Jaylen Raynor winning the Heisman. My thought process will be revealed when Nico's future is revealed. But, I hear what you're saying.

I see both sides of this. On one hand, woud the Ark State OC be offered the Ohio State HC job? No. On the other, this is also a video game done for our own enjoyment. Is Kennesaw State or Coastal Carolina (can't put the Dukes in there

) going to be crashing the CFP anytime soon? Also nah.

I think the biggest downside - outside of realism - to jumping to Ohio State so soon is there really isn't anywhere to go from there. At that point, it'd just be an Ohio State chise. I think Freso State would take a season or two to build up, but another weak conference. If you were tallying votes, I'd say Minnesota. Solid program in a good conference. You'll get the boost to the recruiting grades and prestige, but still have a tough road in the B10.

Congrats on the Heisman, shame you couldn't sneak into the playoff

Post by **Captain Canada** » 20 Sep 2025, 11:20

I suppose the argument for the Ohio State move would be that they have fallen on hard times. Not really a threat for the CFP anytime soon. I dont think they have beaten Michigan since I started this chise. Always in the weekly wrap-ups for losing key games. Ryan Day is up out of here. Meanwhile, you have this OC who has slid into Ark-State and dominated. Only lost three games in two years, conducted the nation's most potent offense, and turned a fringe Power 5 QB into a Heisman winner.

Not saying Ohio State is happening - we all know I like to keep it pretty realistic over here. But, just my two cents.

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