It seems ridiculous to talk about the playoffs after Week 1. However, that’s the reality of today’s college football world, where every game matters, and non-conference games can make or break you when the bracket is announced in November.
Texas Wesleyan has been seeking ways to boost its playoff resume after narrowly missing the NAIA playoffs in two consecutive seasons. The Rams boosted their resume with a 34-24 victory over No. 20 Lindsey Wilson on Thursday. It was a milestone win for Rams head coach Brad Sherrod in his first game at the helm. They will face another challenge this week on the road against Sooner Athletic Conference rival No. 16 Ottawa (Ariz.).