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Monday, October 27, 2014
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NSIC Offensive Player of the Week
#11 Zach Roberson (QB, 6-3, 240, Jr., Sonora, Calif. / Summerville Union HS)
University of Mary
Returning to the lineup after missing six games due to injury, University of Mary quarterback Zach Roberson recorded one of the best individual performances in Marauders history to help U-Mary recapture the Paddle Trophy. The junior tied a school record with six touchdown passes, ran for a score and threw for 460 yards in a 52-45 win over MSU Moorhead in the ninth Battle for the Paddle. His six touchdown passes tied a school record, while his 460 yards passing missed the U-Mary record by just 13 yards.
NSIC Defensive Player of the Week
#31 Paul Woodward (DB, 5-10, 190, Sr., Las Vegas, Nev. / Canyon Springs HS)
Northern State University
Woodward was a terror in the defensive backfield for the Wolves in their 45-23 win over SCSU. Woodward recorded two interceptions and an incredible eight passes defended in the game, which is the most in a single game in NCAA Division II this season. Woodward made perhaps the biggest defensive play of the game for the Wolves as his interception in the end zone on first and goal in the fourth quarter helped preserve a 35-23 lead. He also helped setup NSU’s go-ahead touchdown with his first interception in the second quarter. Woodward also chipped in with nine tackles in the win.
NSIC Special teams Player of the Week
#24 Tom Obarski (K/P, 5-11, 185, Sr., Burnsville, Minn. / Apple Valley HS)
Concordia University, St. Paul
Obarski scored 13 points as CU edged Upper Iowa 37-34 in overtime. Obarski made the longest NCAA DII & NSIC field goal of 2014 as he connected from 56 yards out to tie the game at 24 with eight minutes to go. The 56-yarder is tied for the second longest of his career (hit from 59 versus Augustana in 2012). Obarski also drilled a 42 yard game winning field goal in overtime. On the day he hit three of four field goals, punted seven times averaging 41 yards with two inside the 20. Obarski set the CU single-season record with 15 field goals made and ranks third in the country in FG made (1.88/game) and 10th in accuracy at 88.2%, both of which lead in the NSIC. This marks the second time this season Obarski has been named NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week (9/29/14).
2014 NSIC Football Weekly Notes
Augustana (4-4 NSIC, 1-3 South)
www.goAugie.com - KIKN 100.5-FM
Jerry Olszewski - UW-Stevens Point ‘93 - 2nd Season
Last Season 4-7 NSIC, 2-5 South (t-6th)
Last Week - vs MSU L 34-28
#47 Brandon Mohr (LB, 6-0, 240, Jr., Sioux Falls, S.D./Washington HS)
- Recorded a career-high 16 tackles against Minnesota State on Saturday
- Led a Viking defense that held MSU to its tightest contest of the season
- Recorded eight solo tackles for the Vikings
- Picked up double-digits in tackles for the fourth time this season
#2 Trey Heid, (QB, 6-2, 192, So., Lakeville, Minn./North HS)
- Finished 20 of 34 for 258 yards, two touchdown and zero interceptions against top-ranked defense in the NSIC
- Ran six times for 57 yards and one touchdown
- Tossed his fourth touchdown of 60-plus yards this season with a 60-yard scoring strike to CJ Ham
- Threw his 19th and 20th touchdown passes of the season and currently ranks second in the NSIC in touchdown passes
#1 Lucas Wainman (K/P, 6-0, 216, So., Oviedo, Fla./Paul J. Hagerty HS)
- Punted five times for 206 yards (41.2 yards per punt)
- Booted a 53-yard punt and landed two punts inside the 20-yard line
- Recorded two touchbacks on three kickoff attempts
THIS WEEK - vs WSU
Augustana will stay at home this week to host Winona State in its home finale at 1 p.m. at Kirkeby-Over Stadium
WSU and Augie are tied 4-4 in the series history dating back to 1973, but Winona State has won the past two matchups. Last season, WSU beat Augustana 28-24 in Winona, and in 2012 beat the Vikings 73-35 in Sioux Falls.
Bemidji State (3-5 NSIC, 3-1 North)
www.bsubeavers.com - The River 92.1 FM
Jeff Tesch - MSU Moorhead ‘78 - 19th Season
Last Season 3-8 NSIC, 1-6 North (t-7th)
Last Week - at UMD - L 38-10
#7 Jordan Hein (QB, 6-1, 210, Fr., Perham, Minn. (Northern Iowa))
- Compiled 54 yards of passing going 7-for-14 and threw one touchdown in the Beavers loss against UMD.
- Hein also charted 10 carries for 66 yards with his longest carry being 14 yards.
- Leads the Beavers offense in rushing with 70 carries for 253 yards and three touchdowns.
- Hein averages 31.6 yards rushing per game
#46 Connor Quinn (LB, 6-1, 235, Jr., Geneva, Ill. (Geneva HS))
- Led the “Gang Green” defense with 15 tackles, including eight solo tackles.
- Posted four tackles for a loss of 15 yards total and one sack for a loss of 11 yards.
- Quinn also tallied one forced fumble against UMD last Saturday.
- Second on the BSU defensive squad in tackles (68).
- Tied for 12th in the NSIC for tackles of 68
- Tied for 5th in the NSIC for sacks with 5.5
- Tied for 2nd in tackles for a loss (14.0)
#45 Kyle Fodness (K, 5-10, 180, So., Bemidji, Minn. (Minnesota))
- Was 1-for-1 on extra points and was 1-for-1 on field goals attempts
- Kicked a 31-yard field goal to put the Beavers on the board in the first quarter
- Ranked 10th in the league for PAT kicking percentage (86.4%)
THIS WEEK - at SCSU
- St. Cloud State leads the all-time series with a 36-18-3 record dating back to Oct. 7, 1927.
- In the last five meetings, the Beavers are 2-3 against the Huskies.
- Last season, BSU lost to St. Cloud at home 45-6 but were victories the year prior with a 37-20 win in St. Cloud.
- In St. Cloud, the Beavers are 6-18-3 against the Huskies.
Concordia-St. Paul (2-6 NSIC, 1-3 South)
www.cugoldenbears.com
Ryan Williams - NDSU ‘01 - 4th Season
Last Season 5-6 NSIC, 2-5 South (t-6th)
Last Week at USF - vs UIU - W 37-34 OT
#24 Tom Obarski (K/P, 5-11, 185, Sr., Burnsville, Minn. / Apple Valley HS)
- Scored 13 points on 3-4 FG and 4-4 PAT, adding 7 punts at 41.0 avg with 2 in20 and 4 FC; had 3 TB on 7 kickoffs
- Made longest NCAA DII & NSIC field goal of 2014 from 56 yards to tie the game in 4th quarter, sending it to OT
- 56-yard field goal is tied for his 2nd longest (59 in 2012 vs Augie; 56 in 2014 at MISU
- Made game-winning 42-yard field goal in overtime
- Set single-season school record with 15 field goals made, tying his own school record with an NSIC-high 3 FG made in a game (4x total, 3x in 2014)
- Third in the country in FG made (1.88/game) and 10th in accuracy at 88.2% – leads NSIC in both
- Had field goal streak of 14-straight made snapped at end of regulation, has only missed two FG attempts all year
- Extends his career FG made record to 41
- Is perfect in seven tries from 40-plus yards in 2014
- Jimmy Mireri comes up with INT with 1:12 to play in 4th quarter, stopping UIU drive at the CU 38 yd line
- Mireri also returns 90 KO for TD in second quarter as CU led 31-10 at the half
- Mireri had a fourth quarter pass breakup in single coverage in the end zone, one of his three breakups
- Josh Trifunov adds 14 tackles (12 solo) with 3.0 for loss, 3 hurries and a forced fumble as Concordia holds UIU to 33 rushing yards on 27 attempts
- Ben Schramski (R-Fr., QB) wins first home start under center, passing for 209 yards (17-29) while throwing (40) and rushing (5) for his first career touchdowns
- CU improves to 8-1 all-time vs UIU, 3-0 at Sea Foam Stadium and 5-0 at home
THIS WEEK - at SMSU
- CU and SMSU have identical common opponents, each defeating UMC & UIU at home
- Concordia is 9-8 all-time against SMSU and 9-6 in NSIC contests since Concordia joined the league in 1999 - Concordia is 4-4 on the road in Marshall
- SMSU has won the last two meetings against Concordia, with Concordia’s last win in 2011 at Metrodome (60-53)
- Concordia lost last trip to SMSU in 2012 (28-35) and last year’s meeting at Metrodome (24-55)
- Concordia has defeated SMSU in two of the last three meetings in Marshall, winning in 2009 and 2010
- SMSU has never played at Sea Foam Stadium, last visiting St. Paul in Concordia’s final year at Griffin Stadium in 2008
- Concordia & SMSU part of a 5-team tie for fourth in the NSIC South Division at 1-3
University of Mary (5-3 NSIC, 3-1 North)
www.goumary.com - KFYR 550 AM
Josh Kotelnicki - North Dakota ‘02 - 1st Season
Last Season 6-5 NSIC, 4-3 North (t-3rd)
Last Week vs MSUM - W 52-45
Zach Roberson (QB, 6-3, 240, Jr., Sonora, Calif. / Summerville Union)
- Was responsible for all seven Marauders touchdowns in a 52-45 win over MSU Moorhead to reclaim the Paddle Trophy for U-Mary
- Tied a school record with six touchdown passed
- Ran 3 yards for a touchdown
- Also threw for a 2-point conversion
- Completed 27-of-45 passes for 460 yards with 6 TDs and no INTs
- Missed the school record for passing yards by just 13 yards
- Completed a 45-yard scoring pass to Elby Pope for the winning touchdown with 4:26 left in the game
- First game back after missing six straight contests due to injury
Troy Guptill (DE, 6-2, 235, Sr., Quinn, S.D. / Phillip)
- Posted two sacks and four tackles for loss
- Finished with seven total tackles, including six solo stops
- Both sacks came after the Marauders scored the winning touchdown
- Now has a career team-record 48.5 tackles for loss
- Has 26 career sacks, tied for third all-time at U-Mary
Elby Pope (WR/KR, 6-0, 190, Sr., Grand Forks, N.D. / Red River)
- Returned one kickoff for 42 yards
- Posted two punt returns for 10 yards
- Also recorded a special teams tackle
- Posted career-highs with 11 catches for 169 yards and two TDs
- Caught the game-winning 45 yard TD pass with 4:26 left in the game
Brody Riggs (P/K, 6-3, 200, R-Fr., Peoria, Ariz. / Cactus)
- Averaged 42.0 yards on six punts
- Placed five punts inside the MSUM 20 yard line
- Longest effort of the day was 59 yards
- Connected from 27 yards on field goal and was 5-of-6 on extra points
THIS WEEK vs NSU
- U-Mary holds a 6-2 all-time record against NSU, including a 2-1 mark at home
- The Marauders picked up a 28-14 road win against the Wolves last year
Minnesota Crookston (0-8 NSIC, 0-4 North)
www.goldeneaglesports.com - KROX 1260 AM
Mike Fritze - Winona State - 2nd Season
Last Season 2-9 NSIC, 2-5 North (6th)
Last Week - at MISU -L 50-20
Greg Lofquist - Sr., LB, South St. Paul, Minn.
- Set the school record for assisted tackles in a season with 68, surpassing Justin Reed and Mike Nordby.
- Tallied his sixth straight game with 10 or more tackles with 12 against Minot State
- Had one sack and one fumble recovery on the weekend with 2.5 tackles for loss
Timothy Mack - Fr., RB, Inglewood, Calif.
- Had a break out game for the Golden Eagles, especially in the passing game with three receptions for 73 yards including a 57-yard reception
- Also had six carries for 19 yards.
- Returned two kicks for 55 yards with a long return of 31 yards
THIS WEEK - vs UMD
The Golden Eagles will wrap up their home slate at Ed Widseth Field at 1 p.m. against No. 2 University of Minnesota Duluth. The game will mark Senior Day for UMC’s class of 10 seniors. The Golden Eagles are currently 0-8 coming into Saturday’s game against the Bulldogs. Travon Hearns made his first career start for UMC last weekend and was 12-of-21 for 189 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions. In addition, Dre Person had the best game of his first season with UMC with 11 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown.
Minnesota Duluth (8-0 NSIC, 4-0 North)
www.umdbulldogs.com - KQDS-AM 1490
Curt Wiese - Minnesota State ‘00 - 2nd Season
Last Season 11-2, 10-1 NSIC, 7-0 North (1st)
Last Week - vs BSU - W 38-10
Drew Bauer (QB, 6-2, 210, So, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.) --
- Figured in on all five UMD touchdowns in its 38-10 victory over Bemidji State on Saturday
- Threw for threw touchdowns and ran for two more scores
- Completed 20 of 25 passes for 228 yards, including a 42-yd scoring strike -- UMD’s longest pass play of 2014
- Equaled a career best by rushing 20 times (for 49 yards)
- Sophomore quarterback Drew Bauer has been responsible for 142 points this fall -- more than anyone in the NSIC -- and is 19-2 as a collegiate starter.
Zach Zweifel - Senior wide out
- finished with a game-high six receptions for 111 yards and one touchdown Satuday against Bemidj State and, in the process, moved into sole possession of fifth place on the Bulldogs’ all-time catch list (154).
- Junior Logan Lauters continues to pace the 2014 Bulldogs in rushing yards with a career-high 954 and is averaging a staggering 8.3 yards per touch this fall. He’s now rolled up 2,414 yards on the ground as a collegian and his 7.0 yards per carry average takes a backseat only to three-time All-American Isaac Odim’s 7.2 clip (2008-10) among all-time Bulldogs with 1,000 or more rushing yards.
- Cornerback Dillon Martinez, who recorded his first collegiate interception (and returned it a UMD 2014-high 57-yards) in his second collegiate start this past Saturday and punter Shawn Magee are the lone two first-year freshmen to see playing time this fall.
THIS WEEK - at UMC
- The 8-0 Bulldogs will be in Crookston, Minn., this Saturday for a NSIC North Division matchup with winless Minnesota Crookston
- UMD is 10-1lifetime against the Golden Eagles and have won the last eight games in this rivalry since suffering a 17-13 setback in Crookston 13 years ago.
- The Bulldogs, one of nine remaining NCAA II clubs in the country currently own a 16-game regular season winning streak
- Through eight games, the Bulldogs find themselves in familiar territory -- leading the NSIC in rushing offense. UMD is averaging 295.6 yards per game on the ground (the ninth best figure among all NCAA II schools) and a 6.0 yards a carry thus far in 2014. The Bulldogs have been outrushed by an opponent only once since the 2012 opener -- a stretch of 33 games -- and that was at Bemidji State on Oct. 10, 2013 (258 yards to 203).
- The Bulldogs have turned over the football only six times this fall -- the lowest figure in the NCAA II ranks. UMD ranks ninth nationally in turnover margin (+11).
- UMD allowed just two, third-quarter touchdowns the entire season and has outscored the opposition 64-17 during that 15-minute segment
Minnesota State (8-0 NSIC, 4-0 South)
www.msumavericks.com - 1230-AM KYSM
Todd Hoffner - Valley City State ‘89 - 5th Season
Last Season 11-1, 11-0 NSIC, 7-0 South (1st)
Last Week - at AUGIE - W 34-28
#6 Nick Pieruccini, QB, 6-1, 210, So., Chicago, Ill./Notre Dame College Prep
- Led the MSU rushing attack with 125 rushing yards, marking his first career 100-yard rushing effort.
- Connected on 13-of-17 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns.
#4 Nathan Hancock, SF, 6-2, 195, Sr., Independence, Mo./Fort Osage
- Led the Maverick defense with nine tackles.
- Posted five solo tackles.
#18 Alden Haffar, K, 5-10, 205, Jr., West Des Moines, Iowa/West Des Moines
- Scored 10 points against Augustana
- Went 2-for-2 in field goal attempts from 21 and 27 yards out.
- Posted one touchback and averaged 58.7 yards per kickoff.
- Minnesota State has now won its last 30 NSIC games dating back to week one of the 2012 season.
- With its, 34-28 win over Augustana, MSU has now won its last four games against the Vikings.
THIS WEEK - vs USF
#1 MSU will host #14 Sioux Falls next week at Blakeslee Stadium. The Mavericks are 2-0 all-time against Sioux Falls, including a 52-17 win last season in Sioux Falls.
MSU Moorhead (1-7 NSIC, 0-4 North)
www.msumdragons.com - 106.1-FM KQLX
Steve Laqua - NDSU ‘03 - 4th Season
Last Season 4-7 NSIC, 4-3 North (t-3rd)
Last Week - at U-MARY - L 52-45
Demetrius Carr (QB, 6-2, 222, RFr., Naperville, Ill./IC Catholic Prep HS)
--rushed for a career-high 214 yards and two touchdowns in 52-45 loss to Mary
--threw for 188 yards and a touchdown
--averaged 9.5 yards per carry.
--became the first Dragon to eclipse the 200-yard rushing mark since 1998.
Chris Lee (LB, 5-11, 215, Jr., Dell Rapids, S.D./St. Mary’s HS)
--shared team lead with eight tackles
--had six solo stops and two assists
--has five tackles for loss in five games this season (missed three with injuries)
Michael Schwichtenberg (P/K, 6-0, 215, West Bend, Wis./West Bend HS)
--was a perfect 6-of-6 on extra points
--added a 25-yard field goal.
--averaged 34.3 yards per punt.
THIS WEEK - at vs MISU
MSUM and Minot State have split a pair of games since the Beavers joined the NSIC, both winning on the other’s home field.
Minot State (1-7 NSIC, 1-3 North)
www.msubeavers.com - KCJB AM 910
Tyler Hughes - Utah State ‘05 - 1st Season
Last Season 2-9, 1-6 NSIC (t-7th)
Last Week - vs UMC - W 50-20
#27 Thomas Bryson (DL, 6-5, 228, Jr., Layton, Utah / Layton / Snow College)
- Bryson had a hand in two of Minot State’s seven forced turnovers in a 50-20 win over Minnesota Crookston.
- Forced a fumble and recovered a fumble.
- Finished with a career-high three sacks for 22 total yards.
- Made seven total tackles and had a pass breakup.
#16 Zac Cunha (QB, 6-3, 234, Rocklin, Calif. / Roseville)
- Cunha threw for a career-high four touchdowns in Minot State’s 50-20 win over Minnesota Crookston Saturday.
- Went 18-for-29 passing for 255 yards with no interceptions.
- Threw touchdown passes for 29, 13, 13 and 11 yards to three different receivers.
Minot State finally got head coach Tyler Hughes his first win as the Beavers head coach, topping Minnesota Crookston 50-20 Saturday at Herb Parker Stadium.
- The Beavers forced seven turnovers, including four interceptions and sacked the opposition quarterback eight times, both season highs.
#24 Jarvis Mustipher (RB, 5-7, 212, So., Melbourne, Fla. / Melbourne) broke the 100-yard rushing plateau for the first time this season, gaining 115 yards on 14 carries and two touchdowns.
#10 Glyn Borel (WR, 5-7, 150, San Jose, Calif. / Saint Francis / De Anza) caught two touchdown passes to push his team lead to six.
THIS WEEK - at MSUM
Minot State will travel to MSU Moorhead for its final road game of the season.
The two teams have split a pair of games since the Beavers joined the NSIC, both winning on the other’s home field.
Northern State (5-3 NSIC, 3-1 North)
northernstatewolves.com - KGIM 1420 -AM & 107.1 FM
Tom Dosch - Dickinson State ‘92 - 5th Season
Last Season 4-7 NSIC, 3-4 North (5th)
Last Week - vs SCSU - W 45-23
Conner Doherty, 6-3, 250, TE, So., Brookings, S.D.
Doherty recorded career-highs with 10 catches for 175 yards in Northern’s 45-23 victory over St. Cloud State. Doherty also tied a career-best mark with two touchdowns grabs in the contest. Doherty was a big play threat in the win as he caught touchdowns from 48- and 50-yards out.
Paul Woodward, 5-10, 190, CB, Sr., Las Vegas, Nev.
Woodward was a terror in the defensive backfield for the Wolves in their win over SCSU. Woodward recorded two interceptions and an incredible eight passes defended in the game. Woodward made perhaps the biggest defensive play of the game for Northern as his interception in the end zone on first and goal in the fourth quarter helped preserve a 35-23 NSU lead. He also helped setup NSU’s go-ahead touchdown with his first interception in the second quarter. Woodward also chipped in with nine tackles in the win.
THIS WEEK - at U-Mary
- U-Mary holds the all-time series lead 6-2
- The Marauders won last season’s contest in Aberdeen 28-14
- The Wolves last won in 2012 when they set a school record for points scored in a 65-17 win
- Jared Jacobson threw for a career-best 422 yards and had three scores in the win in 2012
- NSU has won two of the last three meetings with the Marauders
Sioux Falls (8-0 NSIC, 4-0 South)
www.usfcougars.com - KWSN 1230 AM
Jed Stugart - Azusa Pacific ‘94 - 5th Season
Last Season 6-5 NSIC, 4-3 South
Last Week - at WSU - W 41-28
#15 Luke Papilion, QB, 6-5, 220, So., Denver, Colo. (Cherry Creek)
- Accumulated 21 carries for 121 yards and two TDs and completed 17-of-32 passes for 230 yards and two TDs. Accounted for four TDs and now has five rushing TDs and 14 passing scores this season.
- now has three games over 100 yards rushing this season and six in his career.
- had 100 yards rushing and 200 yards passing for the third time this season. He is the only NSIC player this year to accomplish that feat.
- With 230 yards passing, has 1,793 yards passing, which ranks tied for 17th all-time (Ed Koester, 1985) for a season.
- Now has 101 carries for 549 yards and five TDs rushing.
- Has completed 148-of-241 passes for 1,793 yards and 14 TDs. He now has 2,613 career passing yards which ranks 12th all-time at USF but just 38 yards behind Eric Eidsness (1989-91) with 2,650.
#32 Cameron Ostrom, LB, 6-1, 210, Jr., Buffalo, Wyo. (Buffalo HS)
- Recorded nine tackles, including a forced fumble, TFL, and 35-yard fumble return for TD to lead #14 USF over Winona State, 41-28 on Saturday at Maxwell Field in Winona, Minn.
- Has a team-high 55 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, forced fumble, fumble recovery, two defensive TDs on 88-yard interception return and a 35-yard fumble return
THIS WEEK - at MSU
- USF will look to end the Mavericks’s 30-game NSIC winning streak. The Cougars are 1-3 all-time vs. Minnesota State, Mankato. The first meeting was a 27-0 win by MSU, Mankato in 1936. In 1937, the Cougars returned the favor in the form of a 7-0 win. MSU, Mankato has won the last two meetings, taking a 52-17 decision a year ago and handling USF, 27-13 in 2012.
- USF is 8-0 for the first time since transitioning to NCAA DII in 2011. It is also the second time the Cougars have gone 8-0 during the Jed Stugart coaching tenure. USF was 8-0 on the way to a 13-0 start and overall 13-1 record in the school’s final year in NAIA in 2010.
- For the third time this season, USF, which ranks 6th nationally in turnover margin, recorded four takeaways, including three INTs and a fumble return for a TD. The defensive score was USF’s sixth of the season. Overall, USF, also the league leader in turnover margin, has 28 and now owns a plus 16 advantage over opponents. The Cougars have a league best 19 INTs.
- USF put up over 400 yards in total offense for the eight straight game. Against Winona State, the Cougars had 82 plays for 438 yards.
- For the first time in program history, USF is two games over .500, sitting 403-401-20.
- The Cougars’ defense has allowed just two TD in the first and fourth quarter combined. In fact, USF has a 194-to-23 margin in the 1st and fourth quarters combined. In just the fourth quarter, USF has a 107-to-14 margin in the fourth quarter and have a 87-to-9 ppg edge in the 1st quarter. The Cougars have not allowed a TD in the first quarter and just two in the fourth quarter this year.
- USF ranks third in total offense (478.0 yards per game) and second in scoring offense (43.5 ppg) in the NSIC. In addition, the Cougars, which forced four turnovers, ranked first in the NISC in turnover margin (28-to-13) at 1.88 per game. In addition, the USF defense is second in scoring defense (15.4 ppg) and total defense (314.1 yards per game) in the league. Led by junior cornerback Solomon St. Pierre’s league-best 10 interceptions (tied for 1st in NCAA DII), the Cougars have 19 interceptions as a team, which tops the NSIC by five picks. St. Pierre has tied a school record with his 10 picks and stands one away from typing the league mark.
Southwest Minnesota State (2-6 NSIC, 1-3 South)
www.smsumustangs.com - KARL 105.1 FM
Cory Sauter - Minnesota ‘97 - 5th Season
Last Season 7-5, 7-4 NSIC, 5-2 South (2nd)
Last Week - vs WSC - L 48-45 OT
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Nate Huot, 6-1, 202, Dawson, Minn. / Dawson-Boyd HS
-Caught a career-high 10 passes for 110 yards and two touchdowns in SMSU’s overtime loss to Wayne State.
-Had a 7-yard touchdown reception and a 13-yard touchdown reception.
-Leads SMSU with 41 receptions for 459 yards and five touchdowns.
Junior cornerback Andrew McReynolds, 5-11, 190, Aurora, Colo. / Chaparral HS
-Record six tackles, including four solo stops in SMSU’s loss to WSC.
-Had an interception in the game, his team-leading fourth of the season.
-Also had one pass break-up.
-Has had an interception in three straight games.
-Has recorded 34 tackles on the season.
-Finished with four kickoff returns for 104 yards
-Also had two punt returns for 24 yards.
THIS WEEK - vs CU
-SMSU and Concordia-St. Paul meet for the 18th time with CU leading 9-8.
-SMSU has won the last two meetings, including 55-24 last season.
-CU’s last victory in Marshall occurred on Nov. 13, 2010.
St. Cloud State (3-5 NSIC, 2-2 North)
www.scsuhuskies.com - KNSI 1450-AM
Scott Underwood - Augustana ‘88 - 7th Season
Last Season 12-2, 10-1 NSIC, 6-1 North (2nd)
Last Week - at NSU - L 45-23
- For the second straight game and third time in the last four outings, St. Cloud State collected over 500 yards of total offense. The Huskies came away with 545 yards, 178 on the ground and 367 in the air against Northern State.
- Nate Meyer (So., QB, Cold Spring, Minn.) completed 27 of 49 pass attempts for 367 yards, all season and career highs against NSU. He had two touchdown strikes but was intercepted four times. He also added 66 rushing yards and a touchdown.
- Matt Hentges (So., WR, Eagan, Minn.) caught eight passes for 127 yards, both career highs, and caught one touchdown pass. The touchdown reception was the second of his career.
- Ledell White (Jr., RB, Milwaukee, Wis.) rushed for his fourth 100-yard game of the season and sixth of his career. He finished the day with 24 carries for 112 yards. White has 1,666 career rushing yards on 307 carries and 15 touchdowns and ranks 16th on the all-time rushing chart.
- Grant Thayer (Jr., TE, Appleton, Wis.) caught two passes for 25 yards and one touchdown. He has caught at least one touchdown pass in three straight games and has five during that span. He leads the team with five touchdown receptions this season and has nine in his career.
- Cole Otto (So., WR, Chanhassen, Minn.) caught the first collegiate pass of his career and finished the game with two receptions for 19 yards with a long of ten.
- Jaden Huff (WR, Bollingbrook, Ill.), caught his first collegiate pass for a gain of seven yards.
- Brett Wainwright collected 90 yards in kick-off returns with a long of 31 yards.
- Taylor Berger (Sr., WR, Ramsey, Minn.) is closing in on the 1,000 yard career receiving mark. Berger has played in 41 career games, caught 48 passes for 908 yards and eight touchdowns. Berger has caught nine passes for 185 yards over the last two games.
THIS WEEK - vs BSU
The Huskies are 2-3 on the road this season and return home to host Bemidji State at Husky Stadium where SCSU is 1-2 in 2014. The Huskies lead the all-time series which started in 1927, 36-18-3. SCSU is 4-2 against BSU since the 2008 season, however the Beavers have won two of the last three games. Last season the Huskies rebounded from a two-game losing streak to Bemidji State with a 45-6 win at Bemidji.
Upper Iowa (5-3 NSIC, 1-3 South)
upperiowaathletics.com
Tom Shea - Dakota State ‘78 - 6th Season
Last Season 6-5 NSIC, 3-4 South (4th)
Last Week - at CU - L 37-34 OT
Shay Gutman (WR, 6-1, 188, R-Sr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Washington HS)
- caught 12 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown
- became Upper Iowa’s all-time leader in receiving yards with 2,700 in his four years passing UIU Athletics Hall of Famer Jackie Bridges, who racked up 2,642 yards from 1989-92
- just 11 receptions (183 in four years) shy of Dwayne Croker’s (2004-07) program record of 194 catches
Cole Jaeschke (QB, 6-2, 215, R-Sr., Moorland, Iowa, Prairie Valley HS)
- threw for 445 yards on 38 completions in 59 attempts with two TDs
- needs just 188 yards of total offense to become the NSIC’s new record holder in career total offense
- pushed his record for passing yards in the NSIC farther out… now has 10,699 in 40 NSIC games
- Upper Iowa rallied from a 31-10 deficit to take a 34-31 lead thanks to 24 unanswered points in the third quarter
- After allowing 31 points in the first half, the UIU defense allowed only three points on a 56-yard field goal in the second half and three points after not allowing a yard in the overtime period
- Derek Giesking continues to be a primetime target for Jaeschke with 13 catches for 120 yards, while Lucas Hefty continues to play through pain with 5 catches for 99 yards and a score
- Chayz Holt intercepted his seventh pass of the season to lead the Peacock secondary; Jordan McFadden added a pick as well
- Tim Rueb converted two of his three field goal attempts
- Alex Wahl (13 tackles, 9 solo, 1 for loss) and Tyler Fisher (10 tack, 6 solo, 2 for loss, 1 sack) combined for 23 tackles including three for loss
- Tate Thompson had 8 tackles, while Holt made 7 stops to go with his INT
THIS WEEK - vs UIU
- The Peacocks will celebrate their seniors in UIU’s final home game of the season this week against Wayne State on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m.
Wayne State (5-3 NSIC, 3-1 South)
wscwildcats.com - KCTY 104.9, KTCH 1590
Dan McLaughlin - Bellevue ‘82 - 10th Season
Last Season 2-9 NSIC, 1-6 South (8th)
Last Week - at SMSU - 48-45 OT
#10 Zach Osborn, 6-1 195 Soph. QB Harlan, Iowa (Harlan HS)
- Completed 23 of 38 passes for 336 yards and three TD’s in 48-45 OT win at Southwest Minnesota State
- has thrown for over 300 yards in four straight games and five of his last six contests
- Has completed 20 or more passes in four straight games and six of eight this season
#16 Nathan Scott, 6-3, 205 Jr. LB Broken Bow, Neb. (Broken Bow HS)
- had career-high 15 tackles in 48-45 OT win at SMSU
- 11 solo tackles, 4 assisted, with one sack (-6) and two tackles for loss (-7)
- previous career-high in tackles was 10 twice last season
THIS WEEK - at UIU
Wayne State leads the all-time series against Upper Iowa 5-3 with the last five meetings decided by a combined total of 13 points. Last season, UIU won in Wayne 24-21. Two years ago in Fayette, WSC won 17-14 and three years ago in Wayne WSC won in OT 44-41. UIU won in Fayette in 2010 21-20 and in 2009 WSC won 24-21 in Wayne.
Winona State (4-4 NSIC, 1-3 South)
WinonaStateWarriors.com - KQAL 89.5
Tom Sawyer - Winona State ‘83 - 19th Season
Last Season 6-5 NSIC, 4-3 South (3rd)
Last Week - vs USF - L 41-28
The Winona State football team dug itself a hole it was unable to crawl out of Saturday, falling to No. 14 Sioux Falls 41-28 in front of a season-high 4,719 fans on Homecoming. Sophomore running back Paul Preston finished the day with 110 yards rushing on 17 carries (6.5 yards per carry) and a pair of touchdowns, giving the sophomore back his third straight 100-yard game and his first career multi-score game. Defensively, Ian Murray was the Warriors’ leading tackler, recording nine with a tackle-for-loss. Ryan Gerts finished with eight tackles – two for a loss – while Morgan Weaver had seven solo tackles and a tackle for loss.
THIS WEEK - at AUGIE
The Warriors (4-4) hit the road for the final time in the regular season when it heads to Augustana Saturday to take on the Vikings at 1 p.m. WSU and Augie are tied 4-4 in the series history dating back to 1973, but Winona State has won the past two matchups. Last season, WSU beat Augustana 28-24 in Winona, and in 2012 beat the Vikings 73-35 in Sioux Falls while racking up a then-NSIC record 782 yards of total offense.
Past NSIC Players of the Week
9/8/14
Off: Josh Mikes, WSU
Def: Alex Wahl, UIU
SpT: Lucas Wainman, Augie
9/15/14
Off: Jack Nelson, WSU
Def: Joe Parsley, NSU
SpT: Mike Wenk, SMSU
9/22/14
Off: Chris Smith, UIU
Def: Ben Skelly, Augie
SpT: Alden Haffar, MSU
9/29/14
Off: Chris Smith, UIU (2)
Def: Solomon St. Pierre, USF
SpT: Tom Obarski, CU
10/6/14
Off: Jared Jacobson, NSU
Def: Javon Moore, UIU
SpT: Austin Rieder, MSU
10/13/14
Off: Drew Bauer, UMD
Def: Josh Gordon, MSU
SpT: Bradley Hatfield, USF
10/20/14
Off: Trey Heid, Augie
Def: Solomon St. Pierre, USF (2)
SpT: Andrew Brees, UMD
10/27/14
Off: Zach Roberson, U-Mary
Def: Paul Woodward, NSU
SpT: Tom Obarski, CU (2)
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