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This Week in WAC Football - Nov. 8 Posted: Nov 08, 2021 Complete Release (PDF) TICKETSMARTER WAC FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK ANNOUNCED Stephen F. Austin's Xavier Gipson, Tarleton's Devin Sterling and Sam Houston's Jaylen Thomas have been named TicketSmarter Western Athletic Conference Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, for November 1 through November 7. Gipson, a junior wide receiver from Dallas, turned in three touchdowns on just four catches in Saturday's 31-17 win over nationally-ranked Eastern Kentucky. Those four catches totaled 138 yards as he is second in the FCS in receiving yards per game and third in total reception yards. He also leads the WAC in six offensive categories, including receiving touchdowns. Sterling, a freshman linebacker from Sunnyvale, Texas, had a breakout game for the Texans, finishing with a career-high eight tackles, including 1.5 tackles-for-loss, in Saturday's 42-21 win over Lamar. Previous to Saturday's game, he had just one total tackle in 11 games played. Thomas, a senior defensive back from Houston, provided one of the biggest plays of the day in the top-ranked Bearkats' 59-10 win over Dixie State when he gathered up a blocked field goal and raced it 64-yards to the house to give Sam Houston the early 21-0 lead. It was his second touchdown of the year as he returned an interception for a score in a week two win over Southeast Missouri. Other offensive nominees: Abilene Christian's Kobe Clark moved into third all-time on ACU's career receptions list, bringing in six catches for 143 yards with a score in a 40-25 loss at Jacksonville State … Tarleton's Steven Duncan completed 21-of-32 passes for 319 yards and two touchdowns as the Texans doubled-up Lamar, 42-21. Other defensive nominees: Abilene Christian's Tory Hargrove recorded eight tackles and forced a fumble in Saturday's 40-25 loss at Jacksonville State … Sam Houston's Jahari Kay scored his second career defensive touchdown on a scoop-and-score in a 59-10 win over Dixie State … Stephen F. Austin's Dennis Osagiede led the SFA defense with eight tackles, including a tackle for loss, in the 'Jacks' 31-17 win over nationally-ranked Eastern Kentucky. Other special teams nominees: Abilene Christian's Logan Burke averaged 40.3 yards per punt on three kicks in the Wildcats' 40-25 loss at Jacksonville State …. Stephen F. Austin's Max Quick continued to boom the ball, averaging 47.1 yards per punt with four kicks downed inside the 20 in Saturday's 31-17 win over Eastern Kentucky … Tarleton's Jake Walrath landed his WAC-leading 14th punt inside the 20 to help the Texans to a 42-21 win over visiting Lamar. KICKING OFF Two weeks are left with five games across the WAC this weekend. Top-ranked Sam Houston will look to clinch the AQ7 this week when they host Eastern Kentucky, beginning at noon CT. Tarleton and Abilene Christian renew their rivalry on Saturday afternoon with the Texans heading to Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium. In AQ7 action, Lamar will host Jacksonville State and Stephen F. Austin will travel to former conference foe Central Arkansas. The final game matches Dixie State hosting DII Fort Lewis, beginning at 7 p.m. MT. All games will be available on ESPN+. STATISTICALLY SPEAKING As a team, Sam Houston leads the WAC in scoring offense (43.4), scoring defense (17.0), total offense (494.5), touchdowns (47), rushing offense (251.25), rushing defense (764.13), yards per rush (6.22), total rushing yards (2010), rushing TDs (20), passing TDs (23), first downs (191), first downs rushing (90), opponent first downs (133), least sacks against (9) and red zone defense (70.0). Stephen F. Austin holds the lead in total defense (314.56), pass efficiency (152.5), defensive pass efficiency (109.2), passing offense (299.7), passing defense (193.3), passing yards (2697), yards per completion (8.4), field goals (18), field goal percentage (85.71), yards per punt (41.5), punt return average (16.18), punt return TDs (3), interceptions (14), interception return TDs (3), turnover margin (+6), first downs passing (111), third-down defense (32.81), fourth-down offense (54.55), fourth-down defense (26.67), sacks by (28) and time of possession (30:57). Abilene Christian is the leader in pass completion percentage (225.9), fumbles recovered (8) and third-down offense (47.27) while Lamar is the leader in least interceptions thrown (5) and red zone offense (88.9). Tarleton has the lone kick return TD this season. Individually, SHSU's Ramon Jefferson leads the WAC in rushing (103.88). SFA's Trae Self is the leader in passing average (270.56) and total offense (288.56). SFA's Xavier Gipson is the leader in reception yards per game (126.63) and all purpose yards (146.25) while DSU's Jalen Powell is the leader in receptions per game (7.50). When it comes to scoring, SFA's Chris Campos is the leader in scoring (90) with a WAC-best 18 field goals while teammate Max Quick is the leader in punting (47.09 yards per punt). Defensively, DSU's Tyrell Grayson is the leader in tackles (9.78) and SFA's BJ Thompson is tied with teammate Rayshad Nichols for the lead in sacks (6.5). SHSU's Markel Perry is the leader in tackles for loss (13). Grayson also has the lead in fumbles forced (3) 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 For the first time this season, Sam Houston is the consensus number one team in FCS, topping the Stats Perform Top 25, AFCA Coaches' Top 25, College Sports Madness FCS Top 25 and Athlon Sports Top 25. Stephen F. Austin is among those teams receiving votes in the Stats Perform Top 25 and AFCA Coaches' Top 25. CLOSE TO CLINCHING With a win over Eastern Kentucky this week, Sam Houston can clinch the AQ7 spot in the FCS playoffs. While they already have a share of the WAC title, they will have to wait until next week's game at Abilene Christian to see if they can clinch it outright. NO NEED TO TURN THE CALENDAR With its 45-27 win over Tarleton on Oct. 30, Sam Houston set a new collegiate record for wins in a calendar year. The game was the 17th for the Kats in 2021, setting an all-time college football record. Previously four teams – Yale (1894 & 1889), Chicago (1899) and North Dakota State (2019) – had won 16 games in calendar years ALL BY HIM-SELF Stephen F. Austin quarterback Trae Self was named Stats Perform FCS Offensive Player of the Week on Nov. 1 after racking up 346 yards on 32-of-39 attempts for five touchdowns to lead the 'Jacks to a 41-27 win over visiting Abilene Christian on Oct. 30. Posting a 198.9 pass efficiency, he was also efficient on the ground, running the ball nine times for 42 yards.

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Evadale vs. Cushing Deweyville vs. West Sabine Hull-Daisetta vs. Lovelady Burkeville vs. Tenaha

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Playoffs: Cushing vs. Evadale West Sabine vs. Deweyville Lovelady vs. Hull-Daisetta Tenaha vs. Burkeville

40 to 14 Cushing.....

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26 to 14 Cushing 14 all WS and Mt. Enterprise....

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WS up 8 to 6 over Mt. Enter prise.....

14 to 6.....cushing....colmesneil recovered on side kick.....

14 to 0 Cushing....

Cushing 7 - 0 over Colmesneil Mt. Enterprise 6 - 0 over West Sabine....