Central Arkansas 2017 FCS Football Playoff Capsule

 
Central Arkansas Bears
Southland
 
2017 Record: 10-1, 9-0
Coach: Steve Campbell
 
Big Wins: 9/30 Sam Houston State (41-30), 10/28 McNeese (47-17)
Bad Losses: 9/2 at Kansas State (19-55)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Kierre Crossley, RB, 770 yards
Passing: Hauden Hildebrand, QB, 2,768 yards
Receiving: Brandon Cox, WR, 766 yards
Tackles: George Odum, LB, 106
Sacks: Chris Terrell, DL, 11.0
Interceptions: Tremon Smith, CB, 5
 
2017 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 196.7 (24th in nation, 2nd in conference)
Passing Offense: 268.8 (21, 2)
Total Offense: 465.5 (8, 2)
Scoring Offense: 38.0 (6, 2)
Rushing Defense: 117.4 (23, 2)
Pass Defense: 226.4 (7, 6)
Total Defense: 348.8 (39, 2)
Scoring Defense: 18.9 (20, 2)
Turnover Margin: 0.90 (17, 2)
Sacks: 3.50 (5, 1)
Sacks Allowed: 0.60 (3, 1)
 
Recent Playoff Appearances:
 
2016    First Round     Defeated Illinois State
2016    Second Round Lost to Eastern Washington
2012    Second Round Lost to Georgia Southern
2011    First Round     Defeated Tennessee Tech
2011    Second Round Lost to Montana
 
*all team stats through 11/11