Archer was productive but not dominant like most sure fire FCS QBs are.  His completion percentage (60%) is good enough but as a scout you would like to see it closer to 63 or above.  He also had 9 INTs and 16 TDs.  In his defense though his offense calls for a good bit of running and he is not asked to carry his team like others are.  Archer is certainly a good enough athlete and as I said before has the arm to get a look.  He just needs some more time to develop and become consistent.  He also needs more reps.

Archer will certainly get a shot in camp but with just one season of starting experience it will be tough to make a camp the first time out.  If NFL Europe were around he would be a prime candidate for it to improve for 1-2 years and then have a great shot at making a roster.  Despite not having NFLE he is still a solid prospect who will no doubt be scooped up very quickly after the draft.

OT Ben Ijalana, Villanova, Sr.- If he is not the first name mentioned by a media outlet or anyone who claims to be int he know then they just aren’t in the know.  Ijalana has the big butt, thighs, and long arms that NFL teams covet and he is just plain dominant.  Not only is the two-time first-team All-CAA and 2009 first team All-American player at NFL prospect because of his body type and dominance he shows the ability to bend, is great at the second level, and shows he can handle the speed rush, bull rush, and technically sound players with his feet and use of hands.

OT Johnny Culbreath, South Carolina State, Sr.- Culbreath is another highly regarded NFL prospect because of his body type, quick feet, and strength.  While he is inconsistent and sometimes plays down to his competition he showed against South Carolina and App State that he more than has the ability to play at the next level.  He enters 2010 as a two-time first team All-MEAC, 2009 MEAC OL of the Year, and 2009 second team All-American and should be among the top names on any preseason All-America list.

OT David Pickard, Southern Illinois, Jr.- Pickard had a breakout season in 2009 and clearly put a stamp on the fact he is one of the best in the nation.  He has the feet, technique, and strength of a potential NFL player.  Keep an eye on this returning first-team All-Missouri Valley selection as he could be one of the best to ever come out of the league.

OG David Arkin, Missouri State, Sr.- Arkin has talent and could be a potential NFL prospect with another good season.  He returns as a three-time All-Missouri Valley selection and has the reputation as one of the best already.  His ability in pass protection and his good footwork make him a very tough player to face.

C Ryan McKnight, South Dakota State, Sr.- While most would say Arkin is the most dominant in the league you could make a case for McKnight as the best as well.  As a returning first-team All-Missouri Valley selection, the awards back up that statement.  While not a NFL prospect he is a hard working player that just moves defenders and opens up huge holes for RB Kyle Minett to plow through.  Don’t be surprised if McKnight falls through the cracks when the media starts selecting preseason awards but remember the name.  It would be shocking if he does not repeat as a first-team All-Missouri Valley player despite the lack of reputation nationally.

OG D.J. Hall, Texas State, Jr.- It is rare to see a junior high up on preseason lists on the line, let alone two, but this year that is the case.  Hall has a good body as well with tree trunk thighs, long arms, and the overall body type that NFL teams look for.  He shows good strength and footwork and should only get better.  He is a returning two-time All-Southland selection and was named first-team in 2009 and he still has two more years to play.  Keep an eye on this young kid as he possesses the talent to become one of the best in the nation.

OTHERS WORTH MENTIONING

OT Mike Person, Montana State, Sr.

OT Theo Sherman, James Madison, Sr.

OT Will Rackley, Lehigh, Sr.

OT Derek Moore, Eastern Kentucky, Jr.

OT Jeff Adams, Columbia, Jr.

OT Tom Compton, South Dakota, Jr.

OT Leonard Payton, Jacksonville, Jr.

OT Mark Tos, UC Davis, Sr.

OT/OG Daniel Kilgore, Appalachian State, Sr.

OG Corey O’Daniel, Gardner-Webb, Sr.

OG J.C. Oram, Weber State, Jr.

OG Pat Illig, Wofford, Sr.

OG Brant Clouser, Villanova, Sr.

OG Jon Opperud, Montana, Jr.

OG Tylor Chambers, Jacksonville State, Jr.

OG Slade Adams, Tennessee Tech, Soph.

C Alex Verlanic, Montana, Sr.

C Drew Lachenmayer, Richmond, Sr.

C Joe D’Orazio, Penn, Sr.

C William Falakiseni, Norfolk State, Sr.

EARLY BUCHANAN FAVORITES

DE Christian Anthony, Grambling State, Sr.- Anthony enters 2010 as one of the top players in the nation that likely 90 percent of FCS fans have not seen.  For those that have missed out on seeing him you are missing out and truly have not done yourself justice.  A two-time first-team All-SWAC selection, Anthony was named a first team All-American and SWAC DEF POY in 2009 with 76 tackles, 15 TFL, 8 sacks, 5 INTs, 7 hurries, 3 TDs, and 5 forced fumbles.  At 6′4, 275 pounds he has the size and clearly has dominated the way a NFL prospect should.  Watching him he clearly is raw and has not faced anyone that can shut him down and primarily his motor is to blame.  He doesn’t give up on the play and is so quick off the edge that most tackles would have to start before the ball is snapped, which is illegal, just to keep up with him.  Don’t be surprised to see his name move up draft charts as we inch closer to the draft and as the NFL starts showing heavy interest in this potential superstar in the FCS for 2010.

FS Mark LeGree, Appalachian State, Sr.- It really seems as though LeGree should have graduated by now doesn’t it?  Well, usually players who we feel this way about are studs and LeGree is no exception.  I love his ball skills, range, hard-hitting style, and his speed.  The kid can play.  His numbers back that up as a two-time first team All-American and Nagurski Trophy Candidate, which is given annually to the best defender in all of college football regardless of division.  LeGree could be a big time NFL prospect this season but will need to bulk up, become a consistent form tackler, and continue to work on his technique in coverage.  He returns with 19 career INTs and tallied 70 tackles, 2 TFL, 7 INTs, 6 breakups, and one forced fumble in 2009.  As someone who follows the draft very carefully I have already given the young man a 6th round grade for next year and could see him going as high as the 3rd or 4th round with continued physical development and improvement in his technique.

OLB J.C. Sherritt, Eastern Washington, Sr.- Sherritt is the only player among those written up here that really don’t appear to have a NFL future but he still deserves mention as one of the leading candidates.  He finished 2009 as a leading vote-getter and first-team All-American with 170 tackles, 11.5 TFL, one pick, 4 breakups, 4 fumble recoveries, and 3 forced fumbles in 12 games.  As a two-time returning All-Big Sky selection in one of the best leagues for Buchanan candidates Sherritt has to be among the leading contenders and is a name to monitor in 2010.

CB Korey Lindsey, Southern Illinois, Sr.- While some proclaimed LB Brandin Jordan as the best on the SIU defense in 2009 there is no doubt in my mind that Lindsey was their defensive MVP with his speed, change of direction, ball skills, sure tackling, and range.  At 5′11, 185 pounds, and with the his flexibility and change of direction he possesses he is clearly one of the very few blessed with NFL talent and skills at the corner position.  His ability in the return also helps and could boast his draft stock higher than many expect.  After watching over 8 games of this young man there is no doubt he will play at the next level.  Lindsey was named an AFCA All-American in 2009 with 63 tackles, 2.5 TFL, one sack, 6 INTs, 4 breakups, and one fumble recovery in 13 games and repeated as an All-American and first team All-Missouri Valley selection. Don’t  be surprised to see him as a highly ranked prospect entering the 2010 season and a sleeper to finish high in the Buchanan voting as he does possess many of the similar skills that DRC and Rashean Mathis brought to the table.

DT Kendrick Ellis, Hampton, Sr.- Ellis was dismissed from South Carolina for violating school policy and lucky Hampton landed this mammoth (6′5, 340 pounds) prospect that can change games with his ability to push the pocket, attract double teams, and wreak havoc in the backfield.  Ellis is a two-time All-MEAC selection and has the numbers to warrant serious consideration.  With 51 tackles, 15 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 2 hurries, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in 2009 and 7.5 TFL, 39 tackles, and 3.5 sacks in 2008 it is clear he is improving each season and there is no doubt he should have a monster senior season.  Ellis is one of the few players in the MEAC that opposing coaches have to scheme around and perhaps the top NFL prospect in a league that often produces NFL talent.  Hopefully he will be on the preseason Buchanan Award Watch List because excluding this monster would be a travesty.

DT Martin Parker, Richmond, Sr.- Parker returns as a previous Buchanan Finalist despite flying under the national radar.  Parker earned second team All-America and second team All-CAA honors, which was a huge snub.  Expect an even better 2010 campaign despite producing 75 tackles, 15.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks, one breakup, 10 hurries, and 2 forced fumbles as a junior.  His numbers have improved every year on campus and if he can continue to get bigger, the NFL is a legitimate chance as well.

OTHERS WORTH WATCHING

DE Malcolm Taylor, Alcorn State, Sr.

DT Renard Williams, Eastern Washington, Jr.

DT Teryl White, NC Central, Sr.

LB A.J. Storms, Idaho State, Jr.

LB Derek Domino, South Dakota State, Sr.

LB D.J. Smith, Appalachian State, Sr.

LB Bryce Smith, Samford, Sr.

LB Antoine Wilkinson, Missouri State, Sr.

LB Jake Trantin, William & Mary, Jr.

LB Tyler Holmes, UMASS, Jr.

LB Marty Patterson, Gardner-Webb, Sr.

LB Jose Gumbs, Monmouth, Jr.

LB Josh Bey, UT Martin, Sr.

LB Jabara Williams, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.

CB Asa Jackson, Cal Poly, Jr.

CB B.W. Webb, William & Mary, Soph.

CB Trumaine Johnson, Montana, Jr.

CB Justin Rogers, Richmond, Sr.

CB T.J. Heath, Jacksonville State, Sr.

CB Jeremy Caldwell, EKU, Jr.

S Conrad Kjerstad, South Dakota State, Sr.

S Jason House, Southern, Sr.

S Eugene Clifford, Tennessee State, Sr.

S Malcolm Bronson, McNeese State, Soph.

EARLY CANDIDATES

WR Matt Szczur, Villanova, Sr.- Even though he claims to be returning this year, it would be smart to see how high he goes as most players drafted in the top 5 rounds, and he could be, take that money.  Hopefully he returns though as the reigning CAA OFF and Special Teams Player of the Year.  He rushed for 813 yards and 10 scores, passes for 2 touchdowns, and hauled in 51 passes for 610 yards and 4 more scores.  Not to mention he returned 30 kickoffs for 816 yards and 1 touchdown.

RB Devon Moore, Appalachian State, Sr.-  ASU always has someone on this list and with Edwards gone, Moore is sure to get more carries while they develop the new QB.  A 2009 1st team All-SoCon selection, Moore rushed for 1,374 yards and 19 touchdowns in 14 games.  Expect to see big numbers from Moore.

WR Tysson Poots, Southern Utah, Sr.- Poots is one of the top unknown receivers in FCS as a two-time All-American returning from a season in which he put up 1,081 yards and 15 touchdowns despite injuries forcing him out of a couple games.  Don’t be surprised to see Poots with better numbers as long as their is a capable QB in place.

LT Ben Ijalana, Villanova, Sr.- Seeing a lineman on this list is unusual but Ijalana is well worthy and probably would make the official list if not for WR Matt Szczur.  He is a two-time 1st team All-CAA selection and 2009 1st team All-American.  Ijalana is also one of the top small school pro prospects coming out in 2010.

QB Pat Devlin, Delaware, Sr.-Devlin is the first player listed that is a returning Payton finalist.  Despite not being named All-CAA Devlin was one of the best in the nation last year.  His receivers did not help much last year with many dropped balls but things should be better in 2010.  He threw for 2,664 yards, 16 touchdowns, and just 9 INTs last year.

RB Taiwan Jones, Eastern Washington, Jr.- Jones is one of the best running backs in college football, regardless of division, as the speedy back has the skills to play at the next level, if he continues to develop.  He rushed for 1,213 yards and 15 touchdowns as a sophomore.  Don’t be surprised to see those numbers go up as he will likely take more of a load this year with most of their production through the air gone.

RB Chase Reynolds, Montana, Sr.-He was second on the team in receptions (38) and rushed for 1,502 yards and 22 touchdowns last year.  Reynolds has been one of the best backs in FCS over the last two years and while their line will see a major overhaul there is no reason to believe that Montana won’t reload.

QB Jeremy Moses, SFA, Sr.-Moses is another returning finalist for the award and the returning Co-SLC Player of the Year after throwing for 4,124 yards and 40 touchdowns.  Don’t be surprised to see him produce big numbers again in 2010.

OTHERS WORTH MENTIONING

WR Simmie Yarbrough, SELU, Jr.

QB Michael Herrick, NAU, Sr.

RB Kyle Minett, SDSU, Sr.

RB Jonathan Grimes, W&M, Jr.

QB Malcolm Long, SCSU, Sr.

QB Scott Riddle, Elon, Sr.

RB Ed Gowins, Stony Brook, Jr.

RB Chris Evans, Samford, Sr.

MISSOURI STATE

MSU was on the right track in 2009 with a 6-5 overall mark and they return plenty of talent in 2010 to make a run at the MVFC title and potentially make some noise in the playoffs.  Their only major loss is All-American TE Clay Harbor, a likely NFL Draft pick.  Among the returning players includes 1st team All-MVFC selections OG David Arkin and LB Antoine Wilkinson and 2nd team selections DL Waylon Richardet and DB  Skylar Smith.  Wilkinson led the team with 113 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 8 pass breakups in 2009.  Smith was 2nd on the team with 94 tackles and broke up 5 passes.  Richardet could be among the best in the nation in 2010 returning after posting 43 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks last year.  They also return honorable mention All-MVFC QB Cody Kirby and P Jordan Chiles as the top returners.  Kirby passed for 2,114 yards and 11 touchdowns but also threw 16 INTs last year.  Not to mention the injuries that MSU suffered at RB.  If Kirby can improve his pass efficiency and they can stay healthy at RB, this team is one to watch. Junior WR Jermaine Saffold, RT Jake Duron, LT Bob Shapel, RB Mikael Cooper-Falls, LB Adam Beauchamp, and FS Derek Miller give them a lot of potential stars to watch for.

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

SDSU probably should have made more noise than they did in 2009 boasting a very talented squad that almost beat Montana in the first round.  QB Thomas O’Brien is expected to lead the squad in 2010 and has a lot of talent returning starting with All-MVFC selections RB Kyle Minett, TE Colin Cochart, C Ryan McKnight, and potential stars RT Jon Fick and RB Tyler Duffy.  Losing all 3 starting WRs will hurt along with losing LT Casey Knips and RG Casey Bender but there is enough talent here to challenge for the conference title.  Defensively, they lose All-American and MVFC Co-DEF POY DE Danny Batten but return All-MVFC selections P Dean Priddy, SS Conrad Kjerstad (81 tackles, 5 INTs), LB Derek Domino (97 tackles), and they will get CB General Parnell (23 tackles, 4 INTs) back from injury.  With Batten gone it will be up DE Jake Steffen (6.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks) and DE Antonio Thompson (5.5 tackles for loss, 4 sacks) to step up.  After a second place finish in 2009 this team is primed to possibly win the league in 2010.

JAMES MADISON

Many thought they would be a playoff contender in 2009 but their early struggles doomed their fate.  Despite losing Buck Buchanan Award Winner DE Arthur Moats, TE Mike Caussin, OG Dorian Brooks, WR Rockeed McCarter, and CB/RS Scotty McGee you know that Mickey Matthews will turn things around.  In fact he ended the 2009 season showing that this team will not give up and that they have plenty of young talent for the future.  After losing four straight games in the middle of the season and 5 of their first 7 they went on to win the last 4 games, including a win over a ranked Delaware program, Maine, UMASS, and thrashing Towson.  QB Justin Thorpe (654 rushing yards, 1260 passing yards) finally has a year under his belt and should be among the best in the CAA.  He will have plenty of weapons back starting with WR Marcus Turner (10 catches, 78 yards), FB Donnell Brown, RB Scott Noble (282 yards, 1 TD), RB Jamal Sullivan (451 yards, 4 TDs), and a solid line.  Losing his top two receivers (McCarter, Caussin) will be tough but their last few recruiting classes hauled in the talent to ease the losses.  LT Theo Sherman and LG Roane Babington could form the top left side of a line in the CAA.  On defense, LB Pat Williams (87 tackles, 8 tackles for loss), SS Vidal Nelson (57 tackles), WS Jon Williams (58 tackles, 5 tackles for loss), DE D.J. Bryant (32 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks), and DT Ronnell Brown (26 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks)) give them a solid group to build around.  This team might not be ready to contend for a national title but they certainly can make noise in the league and potentially make the playoffs with only Villanova being a definite title contender at this point.

UC DAVIS

UCD finished 6-5 overall last year and could be improved this season. Losing WRs Chris Carter and Bakari Grant along with C Tommy Hernandez will hurt but they return just about everyone else.  Among those returnees include 1st team All-GWFC selections OT Mark Tos, TE Dean Rogers (29 catches, 326 yards), K Sean Kelley (12-15 FG), LT Sean Davies, QB Greg Denham (2,932 yards passing), DE Eric Sobotka (32 tackles, 5 tackles for loss), DT Jake Maxson, and SS Danny Hart (53 tackles).  Defensively is where they have the most transition losing five starters with LB Mike Morales (81 tackles) being the top priority to replace.  The strength of the defense will be on the line with 3 starters back.  LB Dozie Amajoyi (#4 tackler, 50 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks) will be counted on to pick up the slack left by Morales and Mike Healey. (50 tackles, 2.5 TFL).  This program has the look of a definite top 25 team in 2010.

Let me keep going through personnel and I will add some teams to this list throughout the off-season.

QB BRIAN BABIN, SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA, SR.
PASSING: 193-308, 2,220 yards, 22 TDs, 6 INTs, 62.66%
RUSHING: 50 carries, -63 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 23
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 16th/246.67
PASS EFF: 21st/142.88
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 9

QB PAT DEVLIN, DELAWARE, JR.
PASSING: 178-286, 2,257 yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs, 62.24%
RUSHING: 77 carries, 125 yards, 4 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 19
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 21st/225.70
PASS EFF: 24th/141.64
GAMES: 10

QB ARMANTI EDWARDS, APPALACHIAN STATE, SR.
PASSING: 189-261, 2,504 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs, 72.41%
RUSHING: 101 carries, 575 yards, 16 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 26
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 7th/278.22
PASS EFF: 2nd/163.35
GAMES: 9

QB DERRICK FOURROUX, MCNEESE STATE, SR.
PASSING: 172-267, 2,224 yards, 20 TDs, 6 INTs, 64.42%
RUSHING: 111 carries, 557 yards, 4 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 24
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 22nd/222.40
PASS EFF: 11th/154.61
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 10

QB PAT GRACE, NORTHERN IOWA, SR.
PASSING: 150-241, 2,221 yards, 20 TDs, 6 INTs, 62.24%
RUSHING: 89 carries, 276 yards, 8 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 28
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 23rd/222.10
PASS EFF: 5th/162.06
GAMES: 10

QB CAMERON HIGGINS, WEBER STATE, JR.
PASSING: 245-381, 2,790 yards, 26 TDs, 16 INTs, 64.30%
RUSHING: 24 carries, -99 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 26
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 6th/279.90
PASS EFF: 28th/139.94
GAMES: 10

WR TERRELL HUDGINS, ELON, SR.
RECEIVING: 100 catches, 1,322 yards, 14 TDs
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 1st/132.20
GAMES: 10

RB DEJI KARIM, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, SR.
RUSHING: 189 carries, 1,356 yards, 14 TDs
RECEIVING: 13 catches, 161 yards
KICKOFF RETURN: 10 KR, 332 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 15
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 3rd/135.60
GAMES: 10

QB BRYANT LEE, SOUTHERN, SR.
PASSING: 174-276, 2,259 yards, 21 TDs, 7 INTs, 63.04%
RUSHING: 63 carries, 166 yards, 5 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 26
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 14th/251.00
PASS EFF: 12th/151.83
GAMES: 9

RB KYLE MINETT, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE, JR.
RUSHING: 212 carries, 1,026 yards, 12 TDs
RECEIVING: 16 catches, 115 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 13
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 9th/102.60
TACKLES: 2
GAMES: 10

QB JEREMY MOSES, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, JR.
PASSING: 286-427, 3,155 yards, 34 TDs, 13 INTs, 66.98%
RUSHING: 39 carries, 54 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 34
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 3rd/315.50
PASS EFF: 15th/149.23
GAMES: 10

QB MATT NICHOLS, EASTERN WASHINGTON, SR.
PASSING: 233-349, 2,961 yards, 25 TDs, 5 INTs, 66.76%
RUSHING: 58 carries, 103 yards, 2 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 27
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 4th/296.10
PASS EFF: 8th/158.80
GAMES: 10

RB PAT PASCHALL, NORTH DAKOTA STATE, SR.
RUSHING: 180 carries, 1,257 yards, 13 TDs, 6.98avg
RECEIVING: 12 catches, 186 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 13
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 1st/139.67
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 9

QB RYAN PERRILLOUX, JACKSONVILLE STATE, SR.
PASSING: 125-212, 2,159 yards, 22 TDs, 2 INT, 58.96%
RUSHING: 89 carries, 328 yards, 7 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 29
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 18th/239.89
PASS EFF: 1st/176.87
GAMES: 9

QB CURTIS PULLEY, FLORIDA A&M, SR.
PASSING: 137-254, 1,824 yards, 12 TDs, 6 INTs, 60.62%
RUSHING: 122 carries, 881 yards, 6 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 18
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 52nd/182.40
PASS EFF: 26th/140.63
GAMES: 10

QB DOMINIC RANDOLPH, HOLY CROSS, SR.
PASSING: 250-386, 3,158 yards, 30 TDs, 15 INTs, 64.77%
RUSHING: 98 carries, 436 yards, 6 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 36
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/315.80
PASS EFF: 14th/151.37
GAMES: 10

QB NOAH SHEPARD, SOUTH DAKOTA, SR.
PASSING: 188-297, 2,451 yards, 21 TDs, 10 INTs, 63.30%
RUSHING: 114 carries, 500 yards, 13 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 34
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 245.10
PASS EFF: 149.22
GAMES: 10

WR PAT SIMONDS, COLGATE, SR.
RECEIVING: 66 catches, 1,012 yards, 14 TDs, 15.33 yds/rec
PUNT RETURNS: 4 PR, 7 yards
RUSHING: 6 carries, 21 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 14
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 8th/92.00
GAMES: 11

RB DAVID SINISI, MONMOUTH, SR.
RUSHING: 280 carries, 1,375, yards, 13 TDs
RECEIVING: 209 catches, 249 yards, 4 TDs
PASSING: 2-2, 35 yards, 2 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 17
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/137.50
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 10

QB JOHN SKELTON, FORDHAM, SR.
PASSING: 261-409, 3,303 yards, 21 TDs, 9 INTs, 63.81%
RUSHING: 85 carries, 132 yards, 5 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 26
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 1st/330.30
PASS EFF: 19th/144.19
GAMES: 10

JUST OUTSIDE THE LIST

QB MICHAEL HERRICK, NORTHERN ARIZONA, JR.
PASSING: 223-342, 2,782 yards, 18 TDs, 6 INTs, 65.20%
RUSHING: 28 carries, -69 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 18
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 8th/278.20
PASS EFF: 16th/147.39
GAMES: 10

RB TAIWAN JONES, EASTERN WASHINGTON, SOPH.
RUSHING: 134 carries, 980 yards, 13 TDs, 7.31avg
RECEIVING: 28 catches, 411 yards, 3 TDs
KICKOFF RETURNS: 23 KR, 480 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 16
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 14th/98.00
TACKLES: 2
GAMES: 10

WR/RS MARC MARIANI, MONTANA, SR.
RECEIVING: 44 catches, 917 yards, 7 TDs, 20.84 yds/rec
KICKOFF RETURN: 1 KR, 21 yards
PUNT RETURN: 20 PR, 313 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 8
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 9th/91.70
GAMES: 10

WR TYSSON POOTS, SOUTHERN UTAH, JR.
RECEIVING: 75 catches, 932 yards, 13 TDs, 12.43 yds/rec
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 13
TACKLES: 2
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/116.50
GAMES: 8

QB CHRIS WHITNEY, VILLANOVA, JR.
PASSING: 114-171, 1,345 yards, 16 TDs, 3 INTs, 66.67%
RUSHING: 131 carries, 590 yards, 2 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 20
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 22nd/222.40
PASS EFF: 77th/134.50
GAMES: 10

WEEKLY TOP 5

1. QB ARMANTI EDWARDS, APPALACHIAN STATE, SR.
PASSING: 189-261, 2,504 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs, 72.41%
RUSHING: 101 carries, 575 yards, 16 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 26
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 7th/278.22
PASS EFF: 2nd/163.35
GAMES: 9

2. RB DEJI KARIM, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, SR.
RUSHING: 189 carries, 1,356 yards, 14 TDs
RECEIVING: 13 catches, 161 yards
KICKOFF RETURN: 10 KR, 332 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 15
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 3rd/135.60
GAMES: 10

3. WR TERRELL HUDGINS, ELON, SR.
RECEIVING: 100 catches, 1,322 yards, 14 TDs
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 1st/132.20
GAMES: 10

4. QB DOMINIC RANDOLPH, HOLY CROSS, SR.
PASSING: 250-386, 3,158 yards, 30 TDs, 15 INTs, 64.77%
RUSHING: 98 carries, 436 yards, 6 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 36
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/315.80
PASS EFF: 14th/151.37
GAMES: 10

5. QB MATT NICHOLS, EASTERN WASHINGTON, SR.
PASSING: 233-349, 2,961 yards, 25 TDs, 5 INTs, 66.76%
RUSHING: 58 carries, 103 yards, 2 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 27
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 4th/296.10
PASS EFF: 8th/158.80
GAMES: 10

ILB KADARRON ANDERSON, FURMAN, SOPH.
TACKLES: 118
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 5.5
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 10

DE CHRISTIAN ANTHONY, GRAMBLING STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 67
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 6
INTERCEPTIONS: 5
HURRIES: 6
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 3
FORCED FUMBLES: 4
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 10

DE DANNY BATTEN, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 73
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 12.5
SACKS: 7
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 10
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 10

FS CHARLES GRAVES, DELAWARE, SR.
TACKLES: 59
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2.5
SACKS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 4
PASS BREAKUPS: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
GAMES: 10

DE LARRY HART, CENTRAL ARKANSAS, SR.
TACKLES: 27
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 10
SACKS: 11
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 3
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 4
BLOCKED KICKS: 2
GAMES: 10

CB T.J. HEATH, JACKSONVILLE STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 32
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 10
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICK: 1
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 10

ILB GEORGE HOWARD, MORGAN STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 116
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 12
SACKS: 3
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 2
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 10

DE TIM KNICKY, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, SR.
TACKLES: 31
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 13
SACKS: 12
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 9

DE TIM KUKUCKA, VILLANOVA, SR.
TACKLES: 48
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 12.5
SACKS: 6.5
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICKS: 1
GAMES: 10

DE AUSTEN LANE, MURRAY STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 54
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 18
SACKS: 11
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
HURRIES: 8
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 10

FS MARK LEGREE, APPALACHIAN STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 51
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 6
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 10

CB KOREY LINDSEY, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, JR.
TACKLES: 50
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 1.5
SACKS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 4
GAMES: 10

DE JEREMY MADDOX, ALABAMA A&M, SR.
TACKLES: 39
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 16
SACKS: 11.5
HURRIES: 10
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 10

DE ARTHUR MOATS, JAMES MADISON, SR.
TACKLES: 83
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 22.5
SACKS: 11
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICKS: 1
GAMES: 10

DT MARTIN PARKER, RICHMOND, JR.
TACKLES: 58
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 5.5
HURRIES: 5
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 10

OLB MARTY PATTERSON, GARDNER-WEBB, JR.
TACKLES: 101
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 5
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 3
HURRIES: 6
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 10

DE JAMES RUFFIN, NORTHERN IOWA, SR.
TACKLES: 44
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 12
SACKS: 12
HURRIES: 3
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 10

ILB J.C. SHERRITT, EASTERN WASHINGTON, JR.
TACKLES: 139
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 11
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 4
HURRIES: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 3
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 10

FS KEVIN THORNTON, ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF, SR.
TACKLES: 44
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 6
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 8

DE ADRIAN TRACY, WILLIAM & MARY, SR.
TACKLES: 57
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 17.5
SACKS: 10
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
HURRIES: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 10

JUST OUTSIDE THE LIST

DE JOSH BEARD, CHATTANOOGA, SR.
TACKLES: 60
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 12
SACKS: 12
HURRIES: 4
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 10

OLB MATT COHEN, LEHIGH, SR.
TACKLES: 58
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 13.5
SACKS: 9
GAMES: 10

LB ROB DAMON, RHODE ISLAND, JR.
TACKLES: 114
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 13
SACKS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 10

DE DANE FLETCHER, MONTANA STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 55
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 16
SACKS: 5.5
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 4
BLOCKED KICKS: 1
GAMES: 8

ILB KYLE GLAZIER, WESTERN ILLINOIS, JR.
TACKLES: 108
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 7
SACKS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 2
PASS BREAKUPS: 3
HURRIES: 2
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 10

FS JASON HOUSE, SOUTHERN, JR.
TACKLES: 31
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 0.5
INTERCEPTIONS: 8
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 9

OLB DJ SMITH, APPALACHIAN STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 100
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 11
SACKS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 5
HURRIES: 4
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 10

ROV JAMES VERCAMMEN, DAYTON, SR.
TACKLES: 111
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 4
PASS BREAKUPS: 3
HURRIES: 1
GAMES: 9

WEEKLY TOP 5

1. DE ARTHUR MOATS, JAMES MADISON, SR.
TACKLES: 83
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 22.5
SACKS: 11
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICKS: 1
GAMES: 10

2. DE DANNY BATTEN, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 73
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 12.5
SACKS: 7
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 10
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 10

3. DE CHRISTIAN ANTHONY, GRAMBLING STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 67
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 6
INTERCEPTIONS: 5
HURRIES: 6
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 3
FORCED FUMBLES: 4
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 10

4. DE AUSTEN LANE, MURRAY STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 54
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 18
SACKS: 11
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
HURRIES: 8
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 10

5. A) FS MARK LEGREE, APPALACHIAN STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 51
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 6
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 10

B) DE ADRIAN TRACY, WILLIAM & MARY, SR.
TACKLES: 57
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 17.5
SACKS: 10
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
HURRIES: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 10

1. Appalachian State 8-2
2. Villanova 9-1
3. Southern Illinois 9-1
4. Montana 10-0
5. Richmond 9-1
6. William & Mary 9-1
7. McNeese State 8-2
8. New Hampshire 8-2
9. South Carolina State 9-1
10. Elon 8-2
11. South Dakota State 7-3
12. Northern Iowa 7-3
13. Stephen F. Austin 8-2
14. Eastern Illinois 8-2
15. Eastern Washington 7-3
16. Holy Cross 9-1
17. Jacksonville State 7-3
18. Liberty 8-2
19. Weber State 6-4
20. Prairie View A&M 7-1
21. Colgate 9-2
22. Delaware 6-4
23. Penn 7-2
24. Montana State 7-3
25. Lafayette 8-2

WEEKLY WALTER PAYTON AWARD WATCH LIST

QB BRIAN BABIN, SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA, SR.
PASSING: 178-280, 2,079 yards, 22 TDs, 6 INTs, 63.57%
RUSHING: 43 carries, -35 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 23
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 14th/259.88
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 255.50
PASS EFF: 17th/147.58
GAMES: 8

QB PAT DEVLIN, DELAWARE, JR.
PASSING: 161-260, 2,063 yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs, 61.92%
RUSHING: 70 carries, 115 yards, 4 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 19
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 20th/229.22
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 242.00
PASS EFF: 22nd/143.00
GAMES: 9

QB ARMANTI EDWARDS, APPALACHIAN STATE, SR.
PASSING: 168-237, 2,223 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs, 70.89%
RUSHING: 91 carries, 502 yards, 13 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 23
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 10th/277.88
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 340.63
PASS EFF: 3rd/161.07
GAMES: 8

QB DERRICK FOURROUX, MCNEESE STATE, SR.
PASSING: 154-243, 1,980 yards, 19 TDs, 5 INTs, 63.37%
RUSHING: 101 carries, 512 yards, 4 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 23
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 24th/220.00
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 276.89
PASS EFF: 11th/153.51
GAMES: 9

QB PAT GRACE, NORTHERN IOWA, SR.
PASSING: 141-224, 2,008 yards, 17 TDs, 6 INTs, 62.95%
RUSHING: 74 carries, 213 yards, 8 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 25
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 22nd/223.11
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 246.78
PASS EFF: 7th/157.93
GAMES: 9

QB MICHAEL HERRICK, NORTHERN ARIZONA, JR.
PASSING: 217-317, 2,716 yards, 18 TDs, 6 INTs, 68.45%
RUSHING: 27 carries, -70 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 18
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 4th/301.78
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 294.00
PASS EFF: 8th/155.38
GAMES: 9

QB CAMERON HIGGINS, WEBER STATE, JR.
PASSING: 231-360, 2,644 yards, 25 TDs, 15 INTs, 64.17%
RUSHING: 24 carries, -99 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 25
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 5th/293.78
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 282.78
PASS EFF: 27th/140.44
GAMES: 9

WR TERRELL HUDGINS, ELON, SR.
RECEIVING: 90 catches, 1,195 yards, 14 TDs
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 1st/132.78
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 132.78
GAMES: 9

RB TAIWAN JONES, EASTERN WASHINGTON, SOPH.
RUSHING: 117 carries, 903 yards, 12 TDs
RECEIVING: 24 catches, 336 yards, 2 TDs
KICKOFF RETURNS: 21 KR, 410 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 14
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 11th/100.33
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 105.1
TACKLES: 2
GAMES: 9

RB DEJI KARIM, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, SR.
RUSHING: 175 carries, 1,239 yards, 11 TDs
RECEIVING: 11 catches, 134 yards
KICKOFF RETURN: 9 KR, 316 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 12
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/137.67
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 137.67
GAMES: 9

QB BRYANT LEE, SOUTHERN, SR.
PASSING: 145-237, 1,875 yards, 17 TDs, 6 INTs, 60.45%
RUSHING: 55 carries, 122 yards, 4 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 21
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 19th/234.38
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 249.63
PASS EFF: 19th/146.24
GAMES: 8

RB KYLE MINETT, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE, JR.
RUSHING: 193 carries, 947 yards, 12 TDs
RECEIVING: 15 catches, 118 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 13
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 5th/105.22 yards per game
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 105.22
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 9

QB JEREMY MOSES, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, JR.
PASSING: 250-371, 2,837 yards, 30 TDs, 13 INTs, 67.39%
RUSHING: 36carries, 53 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 30
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/315.228
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 321.11
PASS EFF: 13th/151.30
GAMES: 9

QB MATT NICHOLS, EASTERN WASHINGTON, SR.
PASSING: 205-311, 2,581 yards, 21 TDs, 5 INTs, 65.92%
RUSHING: 51 carries, 28 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 22
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 6th/286.78
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 289.89
PASS EFF: 9th/154.70
GAMES: 9

QB RYAN PERRILLOUX, JACKSONVILLE STATE, SR.
PASSING: 112-190, 1,936 yards, 19 TDs, 2 INT, 58.95%
RUSHING: 81 carries, 225 yards, 5 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 24
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 18th/242.00
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 270.13
PASS EFF: 1st/175.43
GAMES: 8

QB CURTIS PULLEY, FLORIDA A&M, SR.
PASSING: 132-219, 1,657 yards, 12 TDs, 6 INTs, 60.27%
RUSHING: 119 carries, 889 yards, 6 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 18
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 40th/200.22
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 299.00
PASS EFF: 25th/141.99
GAMES: 9

QB DOMINIC RANDOLPH, HOLY CROSS, SR.
PASSING: 227-349, 2,810 yards, 28 TDs, 12 INTs, 65.04%
RUSHING: 87 carries, 426 yards, 5 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 33
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 3rd/312.22
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 359.56
PASS EFF: 12th/152.28
GAMES: 9

QB NOAH SHEPARD, SOUTH DAKOTA, SR.
PASSING: 162-260, 2,064 yards, 16 TDs, 9 INTs, 62.31%
RUSHING: 105 carries, 434 yards, 11 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 27
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 229.33
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 277.56
PASS EFF: 142.38
GAMES: 9

RB DAVID SINISI, MONMOUTH, SR.
RUSHING: 244 carries, 1,174, yards, 10 TDs
RECEIVING: 19 catches, 252 yards, 4 TDs
PASSING: 2-2, 35 yards, 2 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 16
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 3rd/130.44
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 130.44
GAMES: 9

QB JOHN SKELTON, FORDHAM, SR.
PASSING: 233-364, 2,917 yards, 18 TDs, 7 INTs, 64.01%
RUSHING: 75 carries, 180 yards, 5 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 23
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 1st/324.11
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 344.11
PASS EFF: 27th/143.80
GAMES: 9

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QB CADE COOPER, SOUTHERN UTAH, SR.
PASSING: 219-345, 2,360 yards, 25 TDs, 11 INTs, 63.48%
RUSHING: 55 carries, 87 yards
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 25
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 12th/262.22
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 271.89
PASS EFF: 31st/138.48
TACKLES: 1
GAMES: 9

WR TYSSON POOTS, SOUTHERN UTAH, JR.
RECEIVING: 60 catches, 785 yards, 10 TDs, 13.08 yds/rec
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 10
TACKLES: 2
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/112.14
GAMES: 7

WR/RS MARC MARIANI, MONTANA, SR.
RECEIVING: 42 catches, 884 yards, 6 TDs, 21.05 yds/rec
KICKOFF RETURN: 1 KR, 21 yards
PUNT RETURN: 16 PR, 282 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 7
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 8th/98.22
GAMES: 9

WEEKLY TOP 5

1. WR TERRELL HUDGINS, ELON, SR.
RECEIVING: 90 catches, 1,195 yards, 14 TDs
RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME: 1st/132.78
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 132.78
GAMES: 9

2. RB DEJI KARIM, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, SR.
RUSHING: 175 carries, 1,239 yards, 11 TDs
RECEIVING: 11 catches, 134 yards
KICKOFF RETURN: 9 KR, 316 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 12
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME: 2nd/137.67
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 137.67
GAMES: 9

3. QB ARMANTI EDWARDS, APPALACHIAN STATE, SR.
PASSING: 168-237, 2,223 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs, 70.89%
RUSHING: 91 carries, 502 yards, 13 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 23
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 10th/277.88
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 340.63
PASS EFF: 3rd/161.07
GAMES: 8

4. QB DOMINIC RANDOLPH, HOLY CROSS, SR.
PASSING: 227-349, 2,810 yards, 28 TDs, 12 INTs, 65.04%
RUSHING: 87 carries, 426 yards, 5 TDs
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 33
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 3rd/312.22
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 359.56
PASS EFF: 12th/152.28
GAMES: 9

5. QB MATT NICHOLS, EASTERN WASHINGTON, SR.
PASSING: 205-311, 2,581 yards, 21 TDs, 5 INTs, 65.92%
RUSHING: 51 carries, 28 yards, 1 TD
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS: 22
PASSING YARDS PER GAME: 6th/286.78
TOTAL OFFENSE PER GAME: 289.89
PASS EFF: 9th/154.70
GAMES: 9

WEEKLY BUCK BUCHANAN AWARD WATCH LIST

ILB KADARRON ANDERSON, FURMAN, SOPH.
TACKLES: 108
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 5.5
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 9

DE CHRISTIAN ANTHONY, GRAMBLING STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 62
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 12
SACKS: 5
INTERCEPTIONS: 4
HURRIES: 4
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 9

DE DANNY BATTEN, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 61
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 11
SACKS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 10
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 9

FS CHARLES GRAVES, DELAWARE, SR.
TACKLES: 50
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2.5
SACKS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 4
PASS BREAKUPS: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
GAMES: 9

DE LARRY HART, CENTRAL ARKANSAS, SR.
TACKLES: 25
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 9
SACKS: 8
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
HURRIES: 3
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 4
BLOCKED KICKS: 2
GAMES: 9

CB T.J. HEATH, JACKSONVILLE STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 31
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 10
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICK: 1
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 9

ILB GEORGE HOWARD, MORGAN STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 107
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 9
SACKS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 2
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 9

DE TIM KNICKY, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN, SR.
TACKLES: 29
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 11
SACKS: 10
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
GAMES: 8

DE TIM KUKUCKA, VILLANOVA, SR.
TACKLES: 41
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 10
SACKS: 5.5
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICKS: 1
GAMES: 9

DE AUSTEN LANE, MURRAY STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 52
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 17
SACKS: 11
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
HURRIES: 7
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 9

FS MARK LEGREE, APPALACHIAN STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 52
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 4
PASS BREAKUPS: 4
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 9

CB KOREY LINDSEY, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, JR.
TACKLES: 49
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 1.5
SACKS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 3
GAMES: 9

DE JEREMY MADDOX, ALABAMA A&M, SR.
TACKLES: 34
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 13.5
SACKS: 10.5
HURRIES: 6
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 9

DE ARTHUR MOATS, JAMES MADISON, SR.
TACKLES: 72
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 21
SACKS: 9.5
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICKS: 1
GAMES: 9

DT MARTIN PARKER, RICHMOND, JR.
TACKLES: 57
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 5.5
HURRIES: 5
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 9

OLB MARTY PATTERSON, GARDNER-WEBB, JR.
TACKLES: 86
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 12.5
SACKS: 4
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
HURRIES: 5
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 9

DE JAMES RUFFIN, NORTHERN IOWA, SR.
TACKLES: 40
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 10.5
SACKS: 9
HURRIES: 2
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 9

ILB J.C. SHERRITT, EASTERN WASHINGTON, JR.
TACKLES: 126
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 10
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 3
HURRIES: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 9

FS KEVIN THORNTON, ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF, SR.
TACKLES: 44
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 6
PASS BREAKUPS: 6
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 8

DE ADRIAN TRACY, WILLIAM & MARY, SR.
TACKLES: 50
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14.5
SACKS: 8
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
HURRIES: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 9

JUST OUTSIDE THE LIST

DE JOSH BEARD, CHATTANOOGA, SR.
TACKLES: 55
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 10.5
SACKS: 10.5
HURRIES: 4
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 9

DE ANDRE CAMPBELL, ELON, SR.
TACKLES: 29
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 11.5
SACKS: 6.5
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
HURRIES: 1
GAMES: 9

OLB MATT COHEN, LEHIGH, SR.
TACKLES: 55
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 11.5
SACKS: 7
GAMES: 9

LB ROB DAMON, RHODE ISLAND, JR.
TACKLES: 102
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 11
SACKS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 9

OLB DONTE DENNIS, MAINE, SOPH.
TACKLES: 90
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 9
SACKS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 4
BREAKUPS: 3
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
GAMES: 9

DE DANE FLETCHER, MONTANA STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 44
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 12
SACKS: 3
HURRIES: 1
BLOCKED KICKS: 1
GAMES: 7

ILB KYLE GLAZIER, WESTERN ILLINOIS, JR.
TACKLES: 96
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 7
SACKS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 2
PASS BREAKUPS: 3
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 9

FS JASON HOUSE, SOUTHERN, JR.
TACKLES: 29
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 0.5
INTERCEPTIONS: 7
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 8

CB JOSH MORRIS, WEBER STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 27
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 1.5
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 5
GAMES: 9

DE/DT MYCHAL SAVAGE, YOUNGSTOWN STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 32
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 6
SACKS: 4
HURRIES: 2
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 9

OLB DJ SMITH, APPALACHIAN STATE, JR.
TACKLES: 85
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 10
SACKS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 5
HURRIES: 4
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
FUMBLES FORCED: 1
GAMES: 9

CB PATRICK STOUDAMIRE, WESTERN ILLINOIS, SR.
TACKLES: 31
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 2
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 16
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICK: 1
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 9

DE DAIN TAYLOR, DRAKE, SR.
TACKLES: 39
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 15.5
SACKS: 8.5
PASS BREAKUPS: 5
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
GAMES: 9

ROV JAMES VERCAMMEN, DAYTON, SR.
TACKLES: 111
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14
SACKS: 4
PASS BREAKUPS: 3
HURRIES: 1
GAMES: 9

CB MICHAEL WRIGHT, HOLY CROSS, SR.
TACKLES: 46
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 1
INTERCEPTIONS: 2
PASS BREAKUPS: 13
GAMES: 9

WEEKLY TOP 5

1. DE ARTHUR MOATS, JAMES MADISON, SR.
TACKLES: 72
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 21
SACKS: 9.5
PASS BREAKUPS: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
BLOCKED KICKS: 1
GAMES: 9

2. DE AUSTEN LANE, MURRAY STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 52
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 17
SACKS: 11
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
HURRIES: 7
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 9

3. DE CHRISTIAN ANTHONY, GRAMBLING STATE, SR.
TACKLES: 62
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 12
SACKS: 5
INTERCEPTIONS: 4
HURRIES: 4
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
FORCED FUMBLES: 2
TOUCHDOWNS: 2
GAMES: 9

4. DE ADRIAN TRACY, WILLIAM & MARY, SR.
TACKLES: 50
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 14.5
SACKS: 8
PASS BREAKUPS: 2
HURRIES: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 1
FORCED FUMBLES: 1
GAMES: 9

5. ILB J.C. SHERRITT, EASTERN WASHINGTON, JR.
TACKLES: 126
TACKLES FOR LOSS: 10
INTERCEPTIONS: 1
PASS BREAKUPS: 3
HURRIES: 1
FUMBLES RECOVERED: 2
FORCED FUMBLES: 3
TOUCHDOWNS: 1
GAMES: 9

WEEK 10 SPORTS NETWORK BALLOT
1. Villanova
2. Southern Illinois
3. Montana
4. William & Mary
5. Richmond
6. Appalachian St.
7. Elon
8. New Hampshire
9. McNeese St.
10. South Dakota St.
11. Northern Iowa
12. South Carolina St.
13. Holy Cross
14. Eastern Illinois
15. Stephen F. Austin
16. Jacksonville St.
17. Liberty
18. Weber St.
19. Eastern Washington
20. Prairie View A&M
21. Delaware
22. Florida A&M
23. Lafayette
24. Southeastern Louisiana
25. Texas St.

Auto Bids
Big Sky: Montana 9-0
CAA: Villanova 8-1
MEAC: SC State 8-1
MVFC: Southern Illinois 8-1 (clinched)
OVC: Eastern Illinois 7-2
Patriot League: Holy Cross 8-1
SoCon: Elon 8-1
SLC: Southeastern Louisiana 6-3

At-Large

IN
CAA Richmond 8-1
CAA New Hampshire 8-1
CAA William & Mary 8-1

NEED JUST ONE MORE WIN
MVFC South Dakota State 7-2
SoCon Appalachian State 7-2
Southland McNeese State 7-2
Southland Stephen F. Austin 7-2

BUBBLE TEAMS
CAA Delaware 6-3 (must win out)
Big Sky Eastern Washington 6-3 (must win out)
Big South Liberty 7-2 (really needs to win out)
MEAC Florida A&M 7-2 (really needs to win out)
MVFC Northern Iowa 6-3 (must win out)
OVC Eastern Kentucky 5-4 (can only get in by winning auto bid)
Patriot League Lafayette 8-1
Southland Texas State 6-3 (must win out)

With all of that said here is who I think the 8 AQs and 8 At-Large bids will be.

Auto Bids
Big Sky: Montana 9-0
CAA: Villanova 8-1
MEAC: SC State 8-1
MVFC: Southern Illinois 8-1
OVC: Eastern Illinois 7-2
Patriot League: Holy Cross 8-1
SoCon: Appalachian State 7-2
SLC: McNeese State 7-2

At-Large
Big Sky Eastern Washington 6-3
CAA Richmond 8-1
CAA New Hampshire 8-1
CAA William & Mary 8-1
MVFC Northern Iowa 6-3
MVFC South Dakota State 7-2
SoCon Elon 8-1
Southland Stephen F. Austin 7-2

TOP TWO OUT
Big South Liberty 7-2
MEAC Florida A&M 7-2

1) Montana- If they are undefeated and combining that with their attendance and history they are getting the #1 seed for sure.
2) Villanova- If they win out they will likely be #1 or #2 in GPI and will get the nod.
3) SIU- Very deserving of a seed as long as they win out with the big win over SDSU this weekend.
4) App State- I am projecting that they will win out and a 9-2 ASU team with their history, attendance, etc. will get two home games, possibly even vault over SIU, which would make the semis make more sense if the seeds advance to match up Nova and ASU and Montana and SIU.

The other four teams with home games all depend on who out bids each other. This is just a wild guess.

BRACKET
Northern Iowa @ (1) Montana
Stephen F. Austin @ South Dakota State

New Hampshire @ (4) Appalachian State
Elon @ Richmond

Eastern Illinois (3) Southern Illinois
South Carolina State @ William & Mary

Eastern Washington @ McNeese State
Holy Cross @ (2) Villanova