Southern Utah 2017 FCS Football Playoff Capsule

 
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Big Sky
 
2017 Record: 9-2, 7-1
Coach: Demario Warren
 
Big Wins: 9/16 Northern Iowa (24-21), 10/14 at Weber State (32-16)
Bad Losses: 9/2 at Oregon (21-77), 9/23 at Sacramento State (27-54)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: James Felila, RB, 700 yards
Passing: Patrick Tyler, QB, 2,431 yards
Receiving: Landen Measom, WR, 533 yards
Tackles: Mike Needham, LB, 85
Sacks: Chance Bearnson, DL, 4.0; Taylor Pili, DL, 4.0
Interceptions: Jarmaine Doubs, CB, 4
 
2017 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 178.2 (38th in nation, 6th in conference)
Passing Offense: 278.6 (16, 5)
Total Offense: 456.8 (12, 3)
Scoring Offense: 34.2 (20, 4)
Rushing Defense: 146/6 (57, 4)
Pass Defense: 268.0 (111, 10)
Total Defense: 414.6 (89, 5)
Scoring Defense: 28.6 (84, 5)
Turnover Margin: 0.70 (24, 3)
Sacks: 2.00 (56, 7)
Sacks Allowed: 2.00 (56, 8)
 
Recent Playoff Appearances:
 
2015    First Round     Lost to Sam Houston State
2013    First Round     Lost to Sam Houston State
 
*all team stats through 11/11