Golden Eagles ranked in top 25 in both FCS polls
Following an exciting victory over Ohio Valley Conference rival UT-Martin on Saturday, the Tennessee Tech football team was recognized for its effort, being voted 21st in the Coaches poll and 23rd in the Sports Network/Fathead.com poll for the first time since 2002.
Following an exciting victory over Ohio Valley Conference rival UT-Martin on Saturday, the Tennessee Tech football team was recognized for its effort, being voted 21st in the Coaches poll and 23rd in the Sports Network/Fathead.com poll for the first time since 2002.
The Golden Eagles (4-1, 3-0 OVC) vaulted six spots from 27th in the Coaches poll and three spots from 26th in the Sports Network/Fathead.com poll after their 34-31 win. Both Tennessee Tech and UT-Martin were at the top of the list of teams receiving votes in the polls in the week leading up to their game.
TTU is one of just ten teams in the top 25 to have four wins this season, with its lone loss coming at Iowa on September 3. Tech is also just one of six of those schools to be undefeated in FCS play.
This marks the first time the Golden Eagles have been ranked since the preseason poll in 2002 and the first time during the regular season since November 26, 2001.
Tech has a bye week before hosting Tennessee State on October 15. For ticket information, call 931-372-3940.
FCS Coaches Poll
Week 5 Poll - October 3, 2011
| Team (No. 1 Votes) | 2011 Record | Points | Previous Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Georgia Southern (26) | 4-0 | 698 | 1 |
| 2. Northern Iowa (2) | 3-1 | 666 | 2 |
| 3. Montana State | 4-0 | 638 | 4 |
| 4. Wofford | 4-1 | 611 | T6 |
| 5. North Dakota State | 4-0 | 597 | T6 |
| 6. James Madison | 4-1 | 549 | 8 |
| 7. New Hampshire | 3-1 | 516 | 9 |
| 8. Appalachian State | 3-2 | 495 | 3 |
| 9. William & Mary | 3-2 | 471 | T10 |
| 10. Lehigh | 4-1 | 407 | 14 |
| 11. Delaware | 3-2 | 396 | 5 |
| 12. Jacksonville State | 4-1 | 382 | 13 |
| 13. McNeese State | 3-1 | 339 | 15 |
| 14. Montana | 3-2 | 323 | 16 |
| 15. Sam Houston State | 4-0 | 312 | 18 |
| 16. Richmond | 3-2 | 278 | T10 |
| 17. Southern Illinois | 2-2 | 211 | 12 |
| 18. South Dakota | 3-2 | 205 | 21 |
| 19. Indiana State | 4-1 | 204 | 23 |
| 20. North Dakota | 3-2 | 124 | 24 |
| 21. Tennessee Tech | 4-1 | 84 | NR |
| 22. Southern Utah | 3-2 | 83 | 19 |
| 23. Chattanooga | 2-3 | 81 | 17 |
| 24. Coastal Carolina | 3-1 | 64 | NR |
| 25. Jackson State | 4-1 | 49 | NR |
Sports Network / Fathead.com Poll
| Team (First-place votes) | Record | Points | Previous Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Georgia Southern Eagles (128) | 4-0 | 3,878 | 1 |
| 2. Northern Iowa Panthers (19) | 3-1 | 3,722 | 2 |
| 3. Montana State Bobcats (3) | 4-1 | 3,521 | 4 |
| 4. North Dakota State Bison (7) | 4-0 | 3,418 | 5 |
| 5. Wofford Terriers | 3-1 | 3,293 | 8 |
| 6. New Hampshire Wildcats | 3-1 | 3,060 | 7 |
| 7. James Madison Dukes | 4-1 | 3,014 | 9 |
| 8. Appalachian State Mountaineers | 3-2 | 2,648 | 3 |
| 9. William & Mary Tribe | 3-2 | 2,372 | 11 |
| 10. Lehigh Mountain Hawks | 4-1 | 2,322 | 13 |
| 11. Sam Houston State Bearkats | 4-0 | 2,136 | 16 |
| 12. Jacksonville State Gamecocks | 4-1 | 2,135 | 14 |
| 13. Delaware Blue Hens | 3-2 | 2,033 | 6 |
| 14. Richmond Spiders | 3-2 | 1,667 | 10 |
| 15. McNeese State Cowboys | 3-1 | 1,632 | 18 |
| 16. Montana Grizzlies | 3-2 | 1,446 | 19 |
| 17. Indiana State Sycamores | 4-1 | 1,127 | 24 |
| 18. South Dakota Coyotes | 3-2 | 1,096 | 21 |
| 19. Maine Black Bears | 3-1 | 1,041 | NR |
| 20. Southern Illinois Salukis | 2-2 | 985 | 12 |
| 21. Old Dominion Monarchs | 4-1 | 658 | NR |
| 22. Southern Utah Thunderbirds | 3-2 | 540 | 17 |
| 23. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | 4-1 | 524 | NR |
| 24. Chattanooga Mocs | 2-3 | 469 | 15 |
| 25. Towson Tigers | 3-1 | 464 | 23 |
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