The 2014 Indiana State Sycamores football team represented

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in the

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. They were led by second-year head coach Mike Sanford and played their home games at Memorial Stadium. They were a member of the

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. They finished the season 8–6, 4–4 in MVFC play to finish in a tie for fifth place. They made their third post-season appearance in the

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; they defeated Eastern Kentucky in the first round before losing in the second round to Chattanooga. Connor Underwood, a junior

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was named 2d team "All-American" by the Associated Press and 1st team by The Sporting News.

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Mike Perish, set career marks for touchdowns, passing yards, attempts and pass completions. Head Coach Mike Sandford was named the Regional (#4) Coach of the Year by the AFCA.

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Ranking movements

References

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Indiana State Sycamores football seasons

Indiana State Sycamores football : ''For information on all Indiana State University sports, see Indiana State Sycamores'' The Indiana State Sycamores football team is the NCAA Division I football program of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. They compete in the ...