part in a 40-23 win over Methodist University earned him USA South Conference Defensive Player of the Week and Defensive Rookie of the Week honors. In the win, Smith had eight tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks and a fumble return for a touchdown. LaGrange hosts Maryville on Saturday.
East Carolina, whose roster boasts former Greyhounds Javious Bond and Javion Clark, won its conference opener 30-20 against UTSA on Saturday. The Pirates play Saturday at Charlotte in a game that’ll be broadcast on ESPNU.
Zion Ragins started again at receiver for Oklahoma, which won its first-ever SEC game in a 27-21 win against Auburn, The Sooners have this week off before playing Texas Oct. 12.
Tyler Stewart was on the participation chart for Temple in Thursday’s loss to Army. The Owls play Saturday at Connecticut.
Duke and Jontavis Robertson rallied past North Carolina for a 21-20 win for the second-biggest comeback in school history to remain 5-0 on the season. The Blue Devils play Saturday night at Georgia Tech.
– Brad Harrison
