JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For the second consecutive season, Carson-Newman football has closed the year ranked in the D2Football top 20. This year, the Eagles finished 17th, up a spot from the previous poll.
The Eagles were nearly ranked wire-to-wire this year, starting the season 17th and rising as high as 12 after a week two win over Colorado Mines. The Eagles missed the top 25 just one week this year.
C-N finished in the top five of the national statistics in rushing yards (343.8), fourth down conversion percentage (73.1 percent), fewest passes intercepted (two) and tackles for loss allowed (3.15).
Quarterback De'Andre Thomas (Milledgeville, Ga.) led the SAC and was eighth in the nation in rushing touchdowns with 20, he was two away from Carson-Newman's school record. Jaycob Coleman (Norton, Va.) earned All-American honors with 10.5 tackles per game.
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