The Reclamation Initiative | The Coaching Career of Nico Augustine

[djp73]

not an overly convincing win but a win

[Soapy]

The even, balanced attack is working, yes sir

this is the way

[Captain Canada]

Week 4 Top Stories
Pittsburgh's tough start to the season continues, this time falling to Alabama at home
Georgia goes on the road into Norman and beats the breaks off Oklahoma, 43-21
Missouri outlasts California in key matchup, stopping Golden Bears' bid for an undefeated season
Penn State sneaks past USC, shuttling to 4-0 and becoming the #3 ranked team in the nation

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Week 4 ACC Results
#23 Duke [38 - 20] Tulane
#11 Clemson [45 - 10] Georgia Tech
Wake Forest [7 - 30] #2 Miami
#1 SMU [28 - 12] North Carolina

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Week 5 ACC Matchups
Memphis (2-2, 0-0) at Virginia (2-2, 0-0)
Florida State (2-2, 0-1) Wake Forest (2-2, 0-1)
Virginia Tech (1-3, 0-0) at North Carolina (2-2, 0-1)
#2 Miami (4-0, 1-0) at Louisville (1-2, 0-0)
Georgia Tech (2-2, 0-1) at NC State (2-1, 0-0)
Pittsburgh (2-2, 0-0) at Syracuse (3-1, 0-0)
West Virginia (3-1, 0-0) at #11 Clemson (3-0, 1-0)

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ACC Standings
#1 SMU (4-0, 1-0)
#2 Miami (4-0, 1-0)
#11 Clemson (3-0, 1-0)
Boston College (2-2, 1-0)
#23 Duke (3-1, 1-1)
Tulane (3-1, 1-1)
Syracuse (3-1, 0-0)
Pittsburgh (2-2, 0-0)
North Carolina (2-2, 0-1)
Louisville (1-2, 0-0)
NC State (2-1, 0-0)
West Virginia (3-1, 0-0)
Georgia Tech (2-2, 0-1)
Wake Forest (2-2, 0-1)
Florida State (2-2, 0-1)
Virginia (2-2, 0-0)
Virginia Tech (1-3, 0-0)
Memphis (2-2, 0-0)

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Heisman Watchlist
WR Collin Edmond, Jr » 24 catches, 450 receiving yards, 18.8 AVG, 6 touchdowns
QB Jaqwaylin Sermon, Rs Sr » 1,260 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, 1 interception, 70% CMP, 169.7 QB RTG, 50 carries, 235 rushing yards, 4.7 AVG, 2 touchdowns
QB Alonzo Cheeseman, Rs Jr » 1,011 passing yards, 6 touchdowns, 1 interception, 77% CMP, 159.3 QB RTG, 29 carries, 130 rushing yards, 4.5 AVG, 2 touchdowns
HB Stefan Westbrooks, Rs Sr » 90 carries, 631 rushing yards, 7.0 AVG, 7 touchdowns
QB Kevin Momah, Jr » 1,072 passing yards, 9 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 56% CMP, 127.6 QB RTG, 68 carries, 228 rushing yards, 3.4 AVG, 4 touchdowns

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Players of the Week
WR Antwan Eby (Ball State): 17 catches, 220 receiving yards, touchdown
CB DeAndre Cahill (Ohio): 8 tackles, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups
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HB Raheem Braham (Syracuse): 16 carries, 140 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns, 5 catches, 59 receiving yards
MIKE Byron Rawls (Memphis): 12 tackles, interception, 2 pass breakups

[Captain Canada]

Saturday, September 28, 2029 | Gerald J. Ford Stadium (Dallas, TX)

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Week 5 Preview: vs Auburn (1-1, 0-0)

Synopsis
SMU returns home after a trip out to North Carolina looking to continue their undefeated streak against future SEC foe, Auburn. The Tigers have already gone through both of their Bye Weeks and are starting their gauntlet of a schedule with 10 straight weeks of games. Clearly the scheduler had it out for the Tigers, starting their run against the defending champions and the number one team in the nation.

The Tigers opened their season with a narrow loss in Week 1 against the then-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers, losing 30-27 before rebounding in a strong victory against North Texas at home. The team hopes their defense shows up after allowing 29 points on average in their first two games, with their best opportunity coming against an SMU offense looking to figure out how to get their explosiveness going.

Notably, this is former SMU standout defensive tackle Trent Landry's first game back at SMU after spending his first two seasons with the Mustangs. Landry hopped into the transfer portal after not agreeing with the regime being built by head coach Nico Augustine, citing former defensive coordinator Kerry Abraham as "the only reason he was there in the first place". Augustine has been quiet about any controversy, citing that Landry has "every right to ask out, and that the team won't be signalling him out whatsoever."

SMU enters as the heavy favorite, with their offense and smothering defense seen to be too much for the Tigers who are still trying to get their gears going on offense.

Spread: SMU -14.5

SMU Team Stats
Points: 29.5
Points Allowed: 16.8
Total Sacks: 16
Red Zone Conv.: 82%
Turnover Diff.: +2

Auburn Team Stats
Points: 34.5
Points Allowed: 29.0
Total Sacks: 6
Red Zone Conv.: 75%
Turnover Diff.: +4

SMU Impact Players
QB Alonzo Cheeseman, Rs Jr -- 98-126 (77%), 1,011 passing yards, 6 touchdowns, interception | 29 carries, 130 rushing yards, touchdown
HB Dwayne Sowells, Fr -- 2- carries, 237 rushing yards, 11.9 AVG, 4 touchdowns
MIKE Keke Madden, Sr -- 30 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 interceptions, forced fumble, 2 pass breakups

Auburn Impact Players
QB Randy Hape, Rs Sr -- 52-90 (57%), 558 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, 0 interceptions
WR Demetrius Gallimore, Rs Sr -- 13 catches, 162 receiving yards, 12.5 AVG, touchdown
MIKE Kyle Jasmine, Sr -- 18 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, interception,

Injury Report
SMU: None
Auburn: OG Duke Stephen (Partial PCL Tear) - 5 weeks | HB Tyree Lokombo (Partial MCL Tear) - 5 weeks

Key Matchup
OG Austin Jasmine & C Leati Higgins vs DT Trent Landry

[redsox907]

Auburn lost to the scrubs up in Pitt?

light work

[Count]

Cheeseman about to go off on Auburn

[Soapy]

stat game for lonzo

[Captain Canada]

(1-1, 0-0 SEC) @(4-0, 1-0 ACC)

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Lonzo tames Tigers, 4 touchdown fourth quarter nearly shocks #1 SMU


‣ It was only a matter of time that five-star wide receiver Kenyon Natson ripped off a long run for his first career touchdown.

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Score

FINAL	1	2	3	4	T
#1 SMU	7	14	14	7	42
Auburn	3	6	0	21	30

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Game Summary

For three quarters, number one SMU looked untouchable. For the fourth, Auburn made it uncomfortable. After the final whistle, things got a little personal.

The Mustangs build a commanding lead behind Alonzo Cheeseman's four touchdown passes and held on for a 42-30 win over Auburn in a game that was as much about star power as it was about late tension. SMU now moves to 5-0 and continue to be undefeated.

Cheeseman delivered another Heisman-caliber performance, throwing four touchdowns and 281 passing yardsd through three quarters of play, three of the touchdowns going to Mackey Award winning tight end Dwayne Kasay, who tormented Auburn's linebackers and safeties up the seam all night.

Kasay's ability to find soft spots in coverage turned red-zone trips into automatic points and helped SMU race ahead early.

The backups, led by freshman quarterback Lee Mayweather, mixed in explosive plays elsewhere, including a 46-yard touchdown to true freshman wide receiver Kenyon Natson, the first score of his collegiate career 0- a flash of the big-play ability that made him one of the most coveted recruits in the country.

SMU's defense controlled the game through three quarters, generating pressure and forcing Auburn into long-yardage situations. But once the starters were pulled in the fourth, Auburn's offense erupted. Quarterback Randy Hape piled up 468 passing yards, repeatedly connect with Tory Paymah, who finished with 10 catches for 239 receiving yards and two scores, including a stunning 96-yard catch-and-run that cut into the margin and energized the Tigers' sideline.

The most talked-about moment came after the clock hit zero. SMU head coach Nico Augustine attempted to shake hands with former Mustangs defensive tackle Trent Landry, now at Auburn after transferring in the offseason. Landry brushed past Augustine and appeared to lash out verbally, creating a brief but heated scene that required staff intervention.

The exchange adds another layer to an already emotional storyline surrounding Landry's departure and Auburn's pursuit of SMU's championship core.

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Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
(7:14) Kasey Yates, 28-yard field goal [SMU 0 - 3 AUB]
(2:44) Brian Volson, 6-yard run (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 7 - 3 AUB]

2nd Quarter
(7:26) Dwayne Kasay, 3-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 14 - 3 AUB]
(5:55) Kasey Yates, 43-yard field goal [SMU 14 - 6 AUB]
(5:43) Eric DeLuca, 81-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 21 - 6 AUB]
(0:45) Kasey Yates, 46-yard field goal [SMU 21 - 9 AUB]

3rd Quarter
(6:40) Dwayne Kasay, 28-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 28 - 9 AUB]
(2:11) Dwayne Kasay, 12-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 35 - 9 AUB]

4th Quarter
(9:54) Tory Paymah, 49-yard pass from Randy Hape (Kasey Yates kick) [SMU 35 - 16 AUB]
(3:47) Tory Paymah, 96-yard pass from Randy Hape (Kasey Yates kick) [SMU 35 - 23 AUB]
(3:02) Kenyon Natson, 47-yard pass from Lee Mayweather (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 42 - 23 AUB]
(1:23) Damien Ismail, 1-yard pass from Randy Hape (Kasey Yates kick) [SMU 42 - 30 AUB]

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Team Statistics
QB Alonzo Cheeseman: 18-21, 281 passing yards, 4 touchdowns
QB Lee Mayweather: 2-3, 82 passing yards, touchdown, 2 carries, 15 rushing yards, fumble (lost)
QB Randy Hape: 38-51, 468 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, interception

HB Cal McCalebb: 7 carries, 42 rushing yards
HB Brian Volson: 10 carries, 34 rushing yards, touchdown
HB Dwayne Sowells: 8 carries, 30 rushing yards, 2 catches, 24 receiving yards
HB Shawn Keke: 12 carries, 56 rushing yards, 3 catches, 21 receiving yards

WR Eric DeLuca: 2 catches, 86 receiving yards, touchdown
WR Marquis Avant: 6 catches, 79 receiving yards
TE Dwayne Kasay: 4 catches, 70 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns
WR Tory Paymah: 10 catches, 239 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
WR Demetrius Gallimore: 9 catches, 93 receiving yards
TE Damien Ismail: 6 catches, 59 receiving yards, touchdown

CB Jamerson Cotton: 11 tackles, interception, pass breakup
DT Iosefa Funk: 9 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks
MIKE Keke Madden: 7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, pass breakup
EDGE Davon Kamara: 2 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack
MIKE Kyle Jasmine: 16 tackles, tackle for loss
EDGE Sean Dear: 5 tackles, 3 tackles for loss
CB Orlando Bobo: 3 tackles, 2 pass breakups

[Soapy]

ya playing with fire there

[Captain Canada]

ya playing with fire there

Didn't think the drop-off from my starters to my backup was that drastic, but here we are