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3 Best Plays We Saw In The G5 In Week 11

Week 11 saw several teams from the Group of Five set themselves apart from their competition at a critical juncture. Most teams only have two games remaining on

Joe Londergan

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Week 11 saw several teams from the Group of Five set themselves apart from their competition at a critical juncture. Most teams only have two games remaining on the schedule, which means few opportunities to prove bowl eligibility. 

A few teams rose to the challenge, making fantastic plays to help secure victories. These were the three best examples of that we saw this week.

Hawaii's Toe Touch at the One-Yard Line

Hawaii have unfortunately missed the boat on going to the postseason this year. However, Timmy Chang and the Rainbow Warriors hit an important milestone on Saturday. They picked up their fourth win of the season, officially surpassing the 3.5-win projection set for them by many major USA sportsbooks. Helping them get there was a fantastic snag by wide receiver Steven McBride at the one-yard line, setting up a touchdown run a few moments later. 

Hawaii would go on to beat Air Force 27-13 moving their record to 4-7 on the season. The Bows were 19.5-point underdogs against the formerly ranked Falcons. McBride caught five passes for 54 yards in the game.

Seni Tuiaki's Pick Six

Utah State have reached a 5-5 record with two games left in the regular season. Thanks to a win over Nevada on Saturday, the Aggies are still in the hunt for postseason eligibility. 

In the second quarter, sophomore defensive tackle Seni Tuiaki caught a tipped Nevada pass and return it 63 yards to the house. It was Tuiaki's first career interception and the first time he scored a touchdown since he began playing football. 

This soundbite makes it even better.

Hudson's Snag In Championship Clincher

In their first year as a member of Conference USA, the New Mexico State Aggies are headed to the league's championship game in a few weeks. The Aggies clinched a spot in that game with road win that spoiled Western Kentucky University's homecoming festivities on Saturday. 

NMSU wide receiver Trent Hudson made, arguably, the play of the game with a one-handed touchdown catch in the second quarter. Hudson caught three passes for 31 yards on the day after QB Diego Pavia spread the ball around to eight different receivers in the 38-29 win. 

The Aggies moved to 8-3 on the season, their highest win total since 1965.

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Joe Londergan
JOE LONDERGAN

Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.

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