East Tennessee State FCS Football 2021 Playoff Capsule

 
 East Tennessee State Buccaneers
SoCon
 
2021 Record: 10-1, 7-1
Coach:  Randy Sanders
 
Big Wins: 9/4 at Vanderbilt (23-3), 11/6 VMI (27-20)
Bad Losses: 10/16 at Chattanooga (16-21)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Quay Holmes, RB, 1,431 yards
Passing: Tyler Riddell, QB, 2,134 yards
Receiving: Will Huzzie, WR, 759 yards
Tackles: Donovan Manuel, LB, 103
Sacks: Jalen Porter, LB, 6.0
Interceptions: Tyree Robinson, DB, 5
 
2021 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense:  247.8 (5th in nation, 2nd in conference)
Passing Offense: 194.2 (75, 4)
Total Offense: 442.0 (17, 3)
Scoring Offense: 35.2 (13, 2)
Rushing Defense: 129.4 (34, 2)
Pass Defense: 231.1 (80, 8)
Total Defense: 360.5 (55, 3)
Scoring Defense: 20.2 (25, 2)
Turnover Margin: 1.10 (4, 1)
Sacks: 2.10 (57, 2)
Sacks Allowed: 1.70 (42, 7)
 
Recent Playoff Appearances:
 
2018First RoundLost to Jacksonville State
1996First RoundDefeated Villanova
1996QuarterfinalsLost to Montana
 
 
*all team stats through 11/14