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2020 Sun Belt Conference Football Season
The 2020 Sun Belt Conference football season was the 20th season of college football play for the Sun Belt Conference. The season began September 3, 2020 and concluded December 26, 2020 as part of the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Sun Belt consists of 10 members in two divisions. The conference released its schedule on February 28, 2020, but numerous changes were made due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous season The 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season, 2019 season began with 2019 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team, Appalachian State and 2019 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team, Louisiana topping the preseason media polls for the East and West Divisions, respectively. The season started well for the conference, as week one was headlined by conference member 2019 Georgia State Panthers football team, Georgia State upsetting 2019 Tennessee Volunteers football team, Tennessee of the Southeastern Conference, SEC. The first conference game took ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision
The NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), formerly known as Division I-A, is the highest level of college football in the United States. The FBS consists of the largest schools in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). As of the 2024 season, there are 10 conferences and 134 schools in FBS. College football is one of the most popular spectator sports throughout much of the United States. The top schools generate tens of millions of dollars in yearly revenue. Top FBS teams draw tens of thousands of fans to games, and the fifteen List of U.S. stadiums by capacity, largest American stadiums by capacity all host FBS teams or games. Since July 1, 2021, college athletes have been able to receive payments for the use of their student athlete compensation, name, image, and likeness. Prior to this date colleges were only allowed to provide players with non-monetary compensation such as athletic scholarships that provide for tuition, housing, and books. Unlike other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
2019 Texas State Bobcats Football Team
The 2019 Texas State Bobcats football team represented Texas State University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bobcats played their home games at the Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas and competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by first-year head coach Jake Spavital. Preseason Sun Belt media poll The Sun Belt coaches poll was released on July 18, 2019. Texas State was picked to finish 5th in the West Division with 16 total votes. Preseason All-Sun Belt teams Texas State placed three players to the All-Sun Belt team. Offense ''2nd team'' * Aaron Brewer – SR, Offensive Lineman Defensive ''1st team'' *Bryan London II – SR, Linebacker ''2nd team'' *Nikolas Daniels – SR, Linebacker Award watch lists Listed in the order that they were released References: Schedule Texas State announced its 2019 football schedule on March 1, 2019. The 2019 schedule consists of 6 home and away games in the regular season. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Tarron Jackson
Tarron Jackson (born June 22, 1998) is an American professional football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Early life Jackson grew up in New Ellenton, South Carolina and attended Silver Bluff High School. He was named All-Area by the '' Aiken Standard'' as a senior after recording 79 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and five sacks. College career Jackson suffered a season-ending injury four games into his freshman year and used a medical redshirt. He played in the first eight games of his redshirt freshman season before again suffering a season-ending injury and finished the year with 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble. As a redshirt sophomore Jackson started all 12 of the Chanticleers' games and recorded 58 tackles with 11 tackles for loss and three sacks and was named third team All-Sun Belt Conference. He was named first team All-Sun Belt as a redshirt junior after sett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Demetrius Taylor
Demetrius Latron Taylor (born May 27, 1999) is an American football defensive tackle for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Appalachian State. College career Taylor played at Appalachian State from 2017 to 2021. He led the Sun Belt Conference with three forced fumbles in the 2019 season. Professional career Detroit Lions Taylor signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022, following the 2022 NFL draft. He made the Lions' final 53-man roster out of training camp. He was waived on October 27, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. He was released on May 10, 2023. Taylor was suspended for the entire 2023 NFL season due to violating the league's gambling policy. On April 18, 2024, Taylor was reinstated by the NFL. BC Lions (first stint) On May 28, 2024, Taylor was signed by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League The Canadian Foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kaylon Geiger
Kaylon Trevell Geiger Sr. (born November 1, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Navarro, Troy, and Texas Tech and was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in . Early life Geiger was born on November 1, 1997, in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended R. L. Paschal High School and was a participant in football, basketball, and track and field. As a junior in football, he was named honorable mention all-district 4-6A. In track, Geiger set the school records in the 4x400 meter and 4x100 meter relays. He was a three-star prospect, according to 247Sports. College career Geiger received little attention from major college football schools after graduating from R. L. Paschal, and as a result signed with the Navarro junior college team. He developed into one of the top JC receivers at Navarro. As a freshman, he led the team with 497 receiving yards and placed second with three touchdowns and third in receptions with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Cooper Hodges
Cooper Hodges (born July 13, 2000) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Appalachian State Mountaineers and was selected in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL draft by the Jaguars. Early life Hodges was born on July 13, 2000, and grew up in Glen St. Mary, Florida. He attended Baker County High School, being a Super 24 pick and helping the team reach the state championship match in his senior season. A two-star recruit, Hodges committed to play college football for the Appalachian State Mountaineers. College career As a true freshman at Appalachian State in 2018, Hodges redshirted and saw no action due to an injury. The following season, he became their starting right tackle and was named second-team all-conference after starting all 14 games. In 2020, Hodges started all 11 games and was named second-team all-conference for the second consecutive year. Hodges ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Josh Johnson (running Back)
Josh Johnson (born December 26, 1997) is an American former professional football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana–Monroe. Professional career Johnson was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2020. He was waived on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts, but re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day. Johnson was elevated to the active roster on November 29, 2021, for the team's Week 12 game against the Washington Football Team The Washington Commanders are a professional American football team based in the Washington metropolitan area. The Commanders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) East division. .... He was signed to the active roster on January 4, 2022. On August 30, 2022, Johnson was waived/injured by the Seahawks and placed on injured reserve. He was r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Elijah Mitchell
Elijah I. Mitchell (born May 2, 1998) is an American professional football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. Early life Mitchell grew up in Erath, Louisiana and attended Erath High School, where he played high school football. As a senior, he only played in eight games due to injury but still rushed for 1,903 yards and 28 touchdowns. In three seasons as Erath's starting running back, Mitchell rushed for 4,045 yards and 50 touchdowns on 457 carries. College career Mitchell played college football for his home state of Louisiana at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Mitchell rushed for 257 yards and four touchdowns on 42 carries as a freshman before breaking a bone in his foot and missing the rest of the season. As a sophomore, he rushed for 977 yards and 13 touchdowns and caught 20 passes for 349 yards and three touchdowns and was named Second-team All-Sun Belt Confer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Carlton Martial
Carlton Anthony Martial (born April 11, 1999) is an American former college football linebacker. He played for the Troy Trojans, where he became the NCAA's all time leader in total tackles. He began his career as a walk-on and was selected as a freshman All-American in 2018. He was also a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy in 2021 and 2022. Early years Martial was born in 1999, the son of football coach Philbert Martial. He began playing football at age three with his father's team, the Cottage Hill Steelers. He played at the quarterback, cornerback, and running back positions as a youth player and also played basketball. He attended McGill–Toolen Catholic High School in Mobile, Alabama. He played football at the linebacker position in high school, helping the team to back-to-back state title games, tallying 197 tackles as a junior and 120 tackles as a senior. At five feet, nine inches, he was regarded as small and did not receive any NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
2019 Arkansas State Red Wolves Football Team
The 2019 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team represented Arkansas State University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Red Wolves played their home games at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by sixth-year head coach Blake Anderson. Schedule Arkansas State announced its 2019 football schedule on March 1, 2019. The 2019 schedule consists of 6 home and away games in the regular season. :Schedule Source: Game summaries SMU At UNLV At No. 3 Georgia Southern Illinois At Troy At Georgia State Louisiana Texas State At Louisiana–Monroe Coastal Carolina Georgia Southern At South Alabama Vs. FIU (Camellia Bowl) References {{Portal bar, American football, Arkansas, Schools Arkansas State Arkansas State Red Wolves football seasons Camellia Bowl champion seasons Arkansas State Red Wolves football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
2019–20 NCAA Football Bowl Games
The 2019–20 NCAA football games were a series of college football bowl games played to complete the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The games began on December 20, 2019, and, aside from the all-star games that followed, ended with the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship played on January 13, 2020. The total of 40 team-competitive bowls in FBS, including the national championship game, was unchanged from the previous season. With the first staging of the Hula Bowl since January 2008, the number of all-star games increased from three to four. Schedule The schedule for the 2019–20 bowl games is below. All times are EST (UTC−5). The schedule consists of 40 bowl games in FBS (the New Year's Six bowl games, 33 additional bowl games, and the National Championship game) and one bowl game in FCS (the Celebration Bowl). Division II bowls and Division III bowls are not included here. After the National Championship game, there are additionally four all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Boone, North Carolina
Boone is a town in and the county seat of Watauga County, North Carolina, United States. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Boone is the home of Appalachian State University and the headquarters of the disaster and medical relief organization Samaritan's Purse. The population was 19,092 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. The town is named for famous American pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone, and every summer from 1952 has hosted an outdoor amphitheatre drama, ''Horn in the West'', portraying the British settlement of the area during the American Revolutionary War and featuring the contributions of its namesake. It is the largest community and the economic hub of the seven-county region of Western North Carolina known as the Western North Carolina#High Country, High Country. History Boone took its name from the famous pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone, who on several occasions camped at a site generally agreed to be within the present cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
