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KENT, Ohio -- While the nation counts ballots, No. 14 Western Michigan might be able to influence some voters Tuesday night.One of five unbeaten teams in the Top 25 , the Broncos (9-0) jumped three spots in the poll this week and have risen steadily despite minimal national attention. They will get a chance to showcase what theyre all about on election night in a televised game against Kent State (3-6), which has played better than its record.Theres a lot on the line as Western Michigan, No. 23 in the initial college football playoff ranking and the highest rated Mid-American Conference school in the AP poll since Ball State was No. 12 in 2008, plays its final road conference game.A victory would give the Broncos their first 10-win season in school history, extend their winning streak to 12 -- only top-ranked Alabama has a longer one -- and keep them in line for a major bowl bid. If Western Michigan wins its final three regular-season games and the MAC championship game, it would be in line to go to the Cotton Bowl, which reserves a spot for the highest-ranked, non-Power Five conference team.Dont tell any of that to Western Michigan coach P.J. Fleck, who continues to preach his Row the Boat motivational mantra to anyone who will listen. Fleck has turned around a program that went 1-11 in his first season and may be college footballs best story in 2016.Were not even there yet, Fleck said. This is part of the journey. Were a long way away from our goal.A national title is out of the question, but that doesnt diminish what Western Michigan has done this season, which began with a 22-21 win over Northwestern. The Broncos also have a win over Illinois on their resume and have been gaining support as the season wears on.Theyve got a few NFL-caliber players on their roster, led by wide receiver Corey Davis, who is coming off a three-touchdown, 272-yard performance in a win over Ball State.Before the Ball State game, Fleck told Davis that he was going to be used heavily as Western Michigans coaches designed their game plan for him.I told him this is going to be a huge day for you, if you prepare and get yourself ready and ready to have one of the best games youve ever had, Fleck said. And there it goes, 272 yards, three touchdowns and he left a lot of meat on the bone as well. He could have had 340 or 350 yards.Here are some other things to watch as the Broncos try to stay unbeaten:KENT COUNT `EM OUTKent States record could easily be reversed. The Golden Flashes have lost four games by a combined 15 points.They also wont be intimidated playing a ranked school as they know what its like to take on the best after traveling to Tuscaloosa in Week 2 and getting thrashed 48-0 by the Crimson Tide. But Kent State finally has some positive momentum after rallying from 14 down in the second half last week to win 27-24 at Central Michigan.DOMINANT DAVISAn All-American candidate, the 6-foot-3, 213-pound Davis has pro scouts buzzing. He leads the nation with 14 receiving TDs and hes on the verge of becoming the FBS career yardage leader.Davis needs to 209 yards for that mark and one TD to become the MACs career leader in touchdown catches.HOLLEY SUSPENDEDKent States defense took a major hit late Monday with the indefinite suspension of star senior safety Nate Holley.The school did not offer any details in suspending Holley, who leads the nation in tackles per game. His twin brother, Nick, took over at quarterback following early season injuries. The Holleys are one of six sets of twins on FBS rosters.Nick Holley, a former running back and wide receiver who hadnt played QB since his senior year at high school before making the switch, reminds Fleck of former Kent State quarterback Julien Edelman, now a wide receiver with the New England Patriots.---More AP college football coverage: http://collegefootball.ap.orgCheap Air Max 97 Red China . Wall made the comment in a speech to a Regina business crowd that included Lesnar. The U.S. wrestler and retired mixed martial artist says he was visiting his brothers farm in Saskatchewan and decided he wanted to hear what the premier had to say. Cheap Air Max 97 All White China . -- Charline Labonte couldnt have asked for a better homecoming. http://www.cheapairmax97fromchina.com/cheap-air-max-97-all-pink-china/ . 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He was chasing the USACs all-time wins mark -- having racked up 112 already -- and was well on his way to compete in 200 events this season alone. He was widely considered the best dirt-track racer in the nation.The wildly popular Clauson died Sunday night from injuries suffered in a crash during a weekend race in Kansas, a stunning announcement that came Monday from officials at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Our Bryan fought to the end with the same desire that he demonstrated behind the wheel of all the various race cars he would park in victory lane, the Clauson family said in a statement released by the speedway. However, we were more proud of our Bryan that took a moment to make a young fans day, or demonstrated his uncommon kindness and appreciation toward his friends, family and fans.Clauson was leading Saturday nights race at the Belleville Midget Nationals when he crashed while passing lapped traffic; his car rolled and was hit by another competitor. He was airlifted to a hospital in Nebraska, where he died surrounded by his family.USAC President and CEO Kevin Miller called it one of the darkest days in the 60-year history of the United States Auto Club.Not only have we lost one of our greatest USAC champions, weve lost a true ambassador for all motorsports, he said.Fellow driver Kyle Larson said on Twitter that he was glad to become close friends and competitors with Bryan. He was a guy who pushed me to become a better racer and person. Danica Patrick called Clauson one of the good ones ... kind, funny, and a damn good driver.Miller said Clausons 112 victories are behind a very, very short list of USAC Hall of Famers that include Rich Vogler, A.J. Foyt, Sleepy Tripp and Mel Kintz.He was on pace to compete in 200 races this year, earning 27 victories in 116 starts, and leading three laps of the Indianapolis 500 on May 29 -- hours before winning a sprint car race 50 miles away in Kokomo in what he called an Indiana Double.In a post for The Drivers Project , Clauson detailed his Indy 500 experience and acknowledged he was still pretty raw in these cars so to be out there and mix it up all day was great. He also said Kokomo is where he grew up racing sprint cars and said it was important to celebrate there with loved ones.The racing community has had several drivers die in crashes in recent years. In 2013, Jason Leffler died foollowing a crash at a New Jersey sprint car race.dddddddddddd The following year, Formula One driver Jules Bianchi suffered head injuries in the Japanese Grand Prix that ultimately cost him his life. A year ago, Justin Wilson was killed when he was struck in the head by a piece of debris during an IndyCar race at Pocono.Clauson himself was involved in a crash just 24 hours before the fatal wreck. After Friday nights crash, he went on Twitter to express his appreciation after the tough hit for his safety equipment, his chassis manufacturer and his team for getting his car ready to race again.A four-time USAC national champion, Clauson was a three-time winner and the defending champion at Belleville.Bryan Clauson combined his passion and enthusiasm for grassroots racing with a God-given talent that made him the favorite to win every time he got in a midget or sprint car, IMS president Doug Boles said Monday. He possessed a humility and character out of the race car that made him a person that fellow competitors and fans alike enjoyed being around.Clauson was a California native who earned a USAC-IndyCar scholarship for winning the 2010 USAC national drivers title, giving him six Indy Lights starts in 2011 in a car shared with current IndyCar Series rookie Conor Daly at Sam Schmidt Motorsports. Clauson also raced eight times in USACs national series, with his best finish, third, coming in Iowa in 2011.He won the scholarship award again in 2012, allowing him to make his Indianapolis 500 debut with Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing. He returned to the Indy 500 in 2015 with KVSH/Jonathan Byrds Racing, and this year led his first career laps driving for Dale Coyne.Clauson was a development driver for Chip Ganassi in NASCAR, where he competed in 26 races over the 2007 and 2008 seasons. He also spent several seasons driving for Tony Stewarts sprint car team.I dont care what happened, no matter how bad his day was, he always found a way to smile with it, Stewart said after Sundays NASCAR race. It sucks when its anybody in racing, its hard when you lose them, but its even worse when theyre somebody as close to you as Bryan was.Clauson is survived by his parents, Tim and Di, sister Taylor and fiancee, Lauren Stewart. Funeral arrangements were pending. A memorial service in his honor will take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at a date to be announced.---Online:USAC tribute to Clauson: https://twitter.com/USACNation/status/762640588411854848 ' ' '