The Reclamation Initiative | The Coaching Career of Nico Augustine

[redsox907]

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[Captain Canada]

Saturday, October 12, 2029 | Lane Stadium (Blacksburg, Virginia)

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Week 7 Preview: at Virginia Tech (2-3, 1-0)

Synopsis
SMU's high octane offense finally reared its fearful head last week against Pittsburgh, with superstar quarterback Alonzo Cheeseman collecting 6 total touchdowns - three of which went to two-time Mackey Trophy winner, tight end Dwayne Kasay. The #1 team in the nation looks to continue their unblemished start to the season against the Virginia Tech Hokies.

The team has averaged 477.5yards gained per game, trailing only #9 Clemson and #2 Miami while averaging far and away the most rushing yards per game through the season behind their multi-back pronged attack. Virginia Tech's offense, on the other hand, is muddled somewhere in the lower end of the conference, while they have struggled with their turnover rate. Quarterback Orlando Verrier has struggled out of the gate with 6 interceptions thrown so far. The team's running game also needs some work.

Where the Hokies truly struggle is taking advantage of key opportunities, falling dead-last in the ACC with a 36% red zone percentage, where as SMU is converting at a 61% clip. They will need to shore up any mistakes and take advantage of all opportunities to stand a chance against the Mustangs.

Spread: SMU -24.5

SMU Team Stats
Points: 37.2
Points Allowed: 18.5
Total Sacks: 23
Red Zone Conv.: 61%
Turnover Diff.: +6

Virginia Tech Team Stats
Points: 22.6
Points Allowed: 34.8
Total Sacks: 9
Red Zone Conv.: 36%
Turnover Diff.: -1

SMU Impact Players
QB Alonzo Cheeseman, Rs Jr -- 134-171 (78%), 1,635 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, interception | 40 carries, 178 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns
TE Dwayne Kasay, Rs Sr -- 19 catches, 301 receiving yards, 15.8 AVG, 8 touchdowns
MIKE Keke Madden, Sr -- 44 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 interceptions, forced fumble, 5 pass breakups

Virginia Tech Impact Players
QB Orlando Verrier, Rs So -- 111-209 (53%), 1,329 passing yards, 6 touchdowns, 6 interceptions | 3 rushing touchdowns
WR Floyd Mustard, Sr -- 30 catches, 379 receiving yards, 12.6 AVG, 4 touchdowns
SAM Matt Durbin, Sr -- 25 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, 2 interceptions, pass breakup

Injury Report
SMU: None
Virginia Tech: HB Isaiah Whitted (Dislocated Ankle) - 4 weeks | C T.J. Purvis (Dislocated Elbow) - 4 weeks | OT George Euhus (Hamstring Tear) - 5 weeks

Key Matchup
OT Ethan Whitehead/b] vs SAM Matt Durbin

[Caesar]

We already know this is going to be a win. Va Tech is amateur at best. Let's get to December.

[Captain Canada]

(6-0, 2-0 ACC) @(2-3, 1-0 ACC)

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SMU continues slaughter of ACC, dummies Virginia Tech with offensive armada


‣ True freshman running back Dwayne Sowells catches a swing pass from quarterback Alonzo Cheeseman for a touchdown.

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Score

FINAL	1	2	3	4	T
#1 SMU	7	21	21	7	56
Virginia Tech	0	7	10	0	17

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Game Summary

Number 1 SMU entered Lane Stadium expecting a fight. Instead, they left with yet another statement. The Mustangs dismantled Virginia Tech 56-17 in Week 7, powered by a superstar performance from quarterback Alonzo Cheeseman and another opportunistic defensive showing that left the Hokies chasing the game from the second quarter onward.

The reigning Heisman winner was spectacular, carving up Virginia Tech's secondary for 444 passing yards and seven touchdowns, tying one of the most prolific single-game outputs in SMU history. He now takes hold of the career record for the ACC in passing touchdowns.

Cheeseman spread the ball across the offense, attacking mismatches and keeping the Hokies' defense off balance all afternoon. He hooked up with tight end Dwayne Kasay and wide receiver Eric DeLuca two times a piece, while targeting star wide receiver Marquis Avant early and often. The redshirt senior would finish the game with 10 catches for 122 yards and a touchdown himself.

The Mustangs forced three turnovers, including an interception by star cornerback Jamerson Cotton, who continues to anchor a secondary that has steadily improved as the season progresses.

With the win, SMU improves to 7-0 but the pressure remains close behind as they enter their bye week. Number 2 Miami continues to lurk in the national rankings and the ACC race, keeping the heat on SMU as the Mustangs chase both another conference title and a return to the College Football Playoffs.

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Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
(4:41) Dwayne Kasay, 1-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 7 - 0 VT]

2nd Quarter
(9:58) Eric DeLuca, 30-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 14 - 0 VT]
(7:11) JaWuan Laborn, 6-yard pass from Derek Holliday (Callum Nicholson kick) [SMU 14 - 7 VT]
(4:11) Cal McCalebb, 9-yard run (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 21 - 7 VT]
(1:08) Brian Volson, 3-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 28 - 7 VT]

3rd Quarter
(10:43) Karl Williams, 6-yard pass from Derek Holliday (Callum Nicholson kick) [SMU 28 - 14 VT]
(8:20) Eric DeLuca, 37-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 35 - 14 VT]
(5:46) Callum Nicholson, 45-yard field goal [SMU 35 - 17 VT]
(2:35) Dwayne Sowells, 14-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 42 - 17 VT]
(0:00) Marquis Avant, 6-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 49 - 17 VT]

4th Quarter
(6:33) Dwayne Kasay, 15-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 56 - 17 VT]

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Team Statistics
QB Alonzo Cheeseman: 31-46, 444 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, 5 carries, 42 rushing yards
QB Derek Holliday: 29-42, 309 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
QB Orlando Verrier: 6-9, 42 passing yards

HB Cal McCalebb: 12 carries, 44 rushing yards, touchdown
HB Brian Volson: 10 carries, 34 rushing yards
HB Dwayne Sowells: 8 carries, 42 rushing yards, 3 catches, 33 receiving yards, touchdown
HB Karl Williams: 9 carries, 61 rushing yards, 5 catches, 28 receiving yards, touchdown

WR Marquis Avant: 10 catches, 122 receiving yards, touchdown
TE Dwayne Kasay: 7 catches, 85 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
WR Eric DeLuca: 2 catches, 67 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns
WR Jahlil Cook: 7 catches, 101 receiving yards
WR JaWuan Laborn: 6 catches, 72 receiving yards, touchdown
TE Caleb Felix: 6 catches, 68 receiving yards

FS Esteban Brewer: 16 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 pass breakups
MIKE Keke Madden: 8 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack, pass breakup
CB Isaiah Gumbs: 7 tackles, 4 pass breakups
CB Jamerson Cotton: 5 tackles, interception, pass breakup
SAM Larry Lyles: 11 tackles, tackle for loss
SS Matthew Donahue: 10 tackles, 2 pass breakups
WILL Terrence Coffey: 10 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, sack

[Caesar]

Like i said, easy money. Virginia Tech soft like wet flowers.

[Captain Canada]

Like i said, easy money. Virginia Tech soft like wet flowers.

You wanted a dead body, had to deliver

[redsox907]

they're already dead bro

[Soapy]

(6:33) Dwayne Kasay, 15-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 56 - 17 VT]

uncalled for.

[Captain Canada]

they're already dead bro

Bodybag season has no mercy rule

(6:33) Dwayne Kasay, 15-yard pass from Alonzo Cheeseman (Miguel Benitez kick) [SMU 56 - 17 VT]

uncalled for.

I know you ain't talking

[Captain Canada]

Week 7 Top Stories
Oklahoma dismantles rival Texas in Red River Classic, 42-21
Maryland pulls off the upset in B10 play, sliding past #16 Indiana with a 21-17 victory
Miami continues red hot start to snag number one ranking, beat Clemson in ACC matchup
Notre Dame fends off Stanford in big rivalry game in defensive effort, winning 17-7

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Week 7 ACC Results
Tulane [14 - 40] #19 Syracuse
North Carolina [37 - 24] Georgia Tech
Pittsburgh [45 - 6] Boston College
#2 SMU [56 - 17] Virginia Tech
#17 Duke [49 - 35] Louisville
West Virginia [46 - 44] Virginia
#11 Clemson [27 - 31] #1 Miami

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Week 8 ACC Matchups
Virginia Tech (2-4, 1-1) at Memphis (2-4, 0-2)
Pittsburgh (3-4, 1-2) at Tulane (4-2, 1-2)
Louisville (1-5, 0-3) at #19 Syracuse (6-1, 3-0)
Florida State (3-3, 1-2) at #11 Clemson (5-1, 2-1)
North Carolina (4-3, 2-2) at West Virginia (4-3, 1-2)
#1 Miami (6-0, 3-0) at NC State (4-2, 2-0)

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ACC Standings
#2 SMU (7-0, 3-0)
#1 Miami (6-0, 3-0)
#19 Syracuse (6-1, 3-0)
NC State (4-2, 2-0)
#17 Duke (6-1, 3-1)
#11 Clemson (5-1, 2-1)
Virginia Tech (2-4, 1-1)
North Carolina (4-3, 2-2)
Tulane (4-2, 1-2)
West Virginia (4-3, 1-2)
Pittsburgh (3-4, 1-2)
Florida State (3-3, 1-2)
Boston College (2-4, 1-2)
Wake Forest (3-3, 1-2)
Virginia (3-4, 1-2)
Georgia Tech (3-4, 1-3)
Louisville (1-5, 0-3)
Memphis (2-4, 0-2)

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Heisman Watchlist
QB Alonzo Cheeseman, Rs Jr » 2,079 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, 1 interception, 76% CMP, 189.0 QB RTG, 45 carries, 220 rushing yards, 4.9 AVG, 3 touchdowns
QB Nick Ansah, Rs Jr » 1,928 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 57% CMP, 134.4 QB RTG, 101 carries, 509 rushing yards, 5.0 AVG, 6 touchdowns
WR Amani Okeefe, Rs So » 50 catches, 750 receiving yards, 15.0 AVG, 8 touchdowns
HB Stefan Westbrooks, Rs Sr » 124 carries, 830 rushing yards, 6.7 AVG, 11 touchdowns, 8 catches, 64 receiving yards
QB Dion Ervin, Sr » 1,944 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 66% CMP, 160.6 QB RTG, 4 rushing touchdowns

Players of the Week
HB Byron Witherspoon (San Jose State): 24 carries, 172 rushing yards, 4 touchdowns
CB Lester Holyfield (Missouri State): 8 tackles, interception, 2 pass breakups, forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries
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QB Alonzo Cheeseman (SMU): 31-46, 444 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, 5 carries, 42 rushing yards
SS Edward Cotton (Boston College): 8 tackles, interception, 2 pass breakups