execute, Perryman said.Teo, 25, missed 13 games in his first three years because of various foot and ankle ailments. He shed weight during the offseason so that he could play fast

DETROIT -- Amid all his talk about taking things one game at a time and staying focused on the process, Western Michigan coach P.J. Fleck acknowledged reality.Yes, his players realize how significant this opportunity is.Were not going to sit there and trick them -- they know how big this is, Fleck said. Theyre very mature. Theyve been through a lot. They understand exactly where they are, and how hard it is to get to this point.The 13th-ranked Broncos take on Ohio on Friday night in the Mid-American Conference title game, with a chance to win WMUs first league championship since 1988. Theres more at stake than just that, of course. At No. 17 in the playoff rankings, the Broncos are trying to hold off No. 19 Navy for the Group of Five spot in a New Years Six bowl.For Ohio, this game is about more than just being a spoiler. The Bobcats (8-4) have an even longer title drought than WMU (12-0). Ohio hasnt won the MAC since 1968.I feel like there are some sleepers out there that may not think that we belong here on this stage playing this game, Ohio defensive end Tarell Basham said. Were going to play hard, physical, were going to be enthusiastic about it, and were going to show all those people that this is exactly where Ohio needs to be.The MAC title game had the same matchup for the past three years -- Northern Illinois against Bowling Green. The presence of two new teams -- one of which is undefeated and playing in its home state -- has added some significant buzz. WMU athletic director Kathy Beauregard said as of Thursday morning, ticket sales had exceeded 46,000, which would almost triple the attendance at Ford Field for last seasons championship game.Its fun to be a part of this, and fun to have this opportunity, and also to see the pride in the community, WMU quarterback Zach Terrell said.Here are a few things to watch when WMU and Ohio play for that elusive conference title:NO LOBBYINGFleck hasnt gotten too involved in the debate over where WMU should be in the rankings. He said Thursday that trying to lobby publicly probably would be pointless.Our body of work speaks for itself, Fleck said. I think everybody understands how hard it is to go undefeated, even to get to this point, especially with the coaches that are on the (playoff) committee, former coaches. But Im not going to say anything thats going to make them think differently.PRESSUREFrom the moment they beat Northwestern 22-21 in the season opener, the Broncos had a chance for a special season -- and plenty of people realized it even then. The players have had to avoid getting too far ahead of themselves.The question after Northwestern was, `So you guys think you can go undefeated? I mean, we are 1-0, Fleck said. And these guys have had to handle all those questions the entire year.LINE OF SCRIMMAGEOhio has 41 sacks on the season, and Basham has 11. He was named MAC defensive player of the year, while WMU receiver Corey Davis earned offensive player of the year honors.WMU has allowed only 12 sacks this season, so the Bobcats upset hopes could hinge on their ability to rush the passer. Ohio also has the top-ranked run defense in the MAC.Were not concerned about where were at in terms of an underdog and how most people are looking at it and whats in store for us, Ohio coach Frank Solich said. Were excited about the opportunity, well play our best football, and well see what happens.RECORD SETTERDavis is the career FBS leader with 5,068 yards receiving. He broke the mark held by Trevor Insley of Nevada during last weeks victory over Toledo.TURNOVERSThe Broncos are plus-18 in turnover margin, thanks to the fact that theyve given the ball away only five times. Terrell has thrown one interception all season (with 30 touchdown passes) and although WMU has 17 fumbles, it has lost only four of them.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 .---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtristerShoes NZ Sale . Numbers Game looks into the Canadiens securing the services of Thomas Vanek in a trade with the New York Islanders. 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Thousands of Southern California fans enveloped the Trojans to celebrate an improbable win secured by an interim coach, an inconsistent kicker and a thin defence that wouldnt break.SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Manti Teo tore his Achilles tendon Sunday and will require season-ending surgery, sources told ESPN on Monday.San Diegos defensive playcaller and co-captain, the Notre Dame product had big expectations for the 2016 season. Teo is in the final year of his rookie contract, and he now will head into free agency with a cloud of uncertainty that includes rehabbing from a significant injury.Everything happens for a reason, Teo said after the game. I live by a quote that says, God puts mountains in front of you to show other people that it can be moved. My faith is strong and I know that I will be all right.Unfortunately, I couldnt be out there with my brothers and playing, and that is the thing that hurts the most. It was a big year for me, and I worked extremely hard. And there is nothing that you can do now. Just look forward and move forward and keep going.Teo suffered the injury with 5:48 left in the opening quarter while trying to cover Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore out in the flat. Teo went down on his own while trying to plant and cover Gore on a pass route. Teo was not touched by another player.After being looked at by San Diegos training staff, Teo had to be helped off the field and could not put pressure on his left leg. Teo was later taken to the locker room on a cart for further evaluation.Teo said when he went to plant he felt something give in his ankle.It didnt feel too good, Teo said. And something that when it happenedd, you just knew it wasnt really good.ddddddddddddTeo is the third San Diego player to tear an Achilles this season, joining running back Branden Oliver and tight end Jeff Cumberland.The Chargers also lost running back Danny Woodhead, receiver Keenan Allen and receiver Stevie Johnson to season-ending knee injuries.Denzel Perryman will take over as the defensive playcaller for the Chargers, while rookie Jatavis Brown will replace Teo in the starting lineup.Weve had a lot of injuries, but weve just got to execute, Perryman said.Teo, 25, missed 13 games in his first three years because of various foot and ankle ailments. He shed weight during the offseason so that he could play faster and stay healthy during the regular season.Teo has yet to finish a full 16-game season healthy as a pro.I have been playing this game for 20 years, Teo said. I have been playing this game since I was five and all my family is in my head, and my family here with the Chargers and we just had so many big dreams.I had so many big dreams for my team. Just because I am down does not mean that it is over and it is still going, but I just wish I could be right there with them. I am still going to be there just like I was in the second half, but I am not going to be out there with them and that is the thing that hurts the most. It is where I am most comfortable. It is where I have the most fun. ' ' '