9. Indiana State (0-12, 0-8, ninth)
For Sycamore coach Trent Miles, Aug. 27 can't get here soon enough. Indiana State has dropped an FCS-worst 26 straight games, dating back to an Oct. 26, 2006 win over Missouri State and the Sycamores hope to end that losing streak in their season opener against Quincy.
The personable Miles - an Indiana State alumnus - and his team came close a couple of times last season, falling 24-21 to Southeast Missouri State early in the year and losing 27-24 to Missouri State in overtime in the final game of the season.
"We're changing an attitude, we're changing a culture," Miles said. "We have a chip on our shoulders (with the losing streak)."
The Sycamores return nine starters on defense and 10 on offense and have just five seniors on their squad. They will also feature a new offensive coordinator in Troy Walters in their multiple-set attack.
Darrius Gates rushed for 566 yards (5.0 average) last season and could be a breakthrough performer this season. But the Indiana State passing game needs an overhaul, with top returning QB Ryan Roberts throwing for just 294 yards last year and receiver Ryan Patrick hauling in just 25 receptions.
Senior strong safety Donye McClesky was a defensive force last season with 98 tackles and a pair of interceptions, while free safety Alex Sewell totaled 90 tackles and linebacker C.J. Cook added 53 during their freshman campaigns.
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For Sycamore coach Trent Miles, Aug. 27 can't get here soon enough. Indiana State has dropped an FCS-worst 26 straight games, dating back to an Oct. 26, 2006 win over Missouri State and the Sycamores hope to end that losing streak in their season opener against Quincy.
The personable Miles - an Indiana State alumnus - and his team came close a couple of times last season, falling 24-21 to Southeast Missouri State early in the year and losing 27-24 to Missouri State in overtime in the final game of the season.
"We're changing an attitude, we're changing a culture," Miles said. "We have a chip on our shoulders (with the losing streak)."
The Sycamores return nine starters on defense and 10 on offense and have just five seniors on their squad. They will also feature a new offensive coordinator in Troy Walters in their multiple-set attack.
Darrius Gates rushed for 566 yards (5.0 average) last season and could be a breakthrough performer this season. But the Indiana State passing game needs an overhaul, with top returning QB Ryan Roberts throwing for just 294 yards last year and receiver Ryan Patrick hauling in just 25 receptions.
Senior strong safety Donye McClesky was a defensive force last season with 98 tackles and a pair of interceptions, while free safety Alex Sewell totaled 90 tackles and linebacker C.J. Cook added 53 during their freshman campaigns.
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