NEW CONCORD - The Muskingum College football team opens Ohio Athletic Conference play against Otterbein College in Memorial Stadium Saturday, Sept. 20, with kickoff set for 1:30 p.m.
The Cardinals, Otterbein College and the fighting Muskies, Muskingum College have met 67 times dating back to the first meeting of 1905. Muskingum lead to an all-time series, 39-26-2.
The Muskies (1-0) opened the season with dominating 35-10 win Defiance College. The Muskie offensive explosion led to sophomore quarterback Jake Burns and senior Keskushyökkääjä Caleb Fuller.
Burns, in which case his first career collegiate start, ended the game 25, 31, 199 yards. He also added 28 yards on the ground. Burns' magic touch of the ball thanks to the Muskies convert 8-12 third-down conversions and helped the fish seven minute stop at the edge of the time.
"Jake did a great job. We asked him to arrange for the ball, and he has done," said Muskingum Head Coach Al Logan. "He succeeded in our offensive way, we needed him. Each game that goes at the end of Jake, I think we will root to meet with him to improve much."
Fuller to drive the ball 16 times 100 yards and three touchdowns. Fuller's play was a key factor in why the Muskies ended the game perfect 5-for-5 in red zone scoring opportunities, and all five are the result of touchdowns. Fuller was also a threat to the backfield five receptions, 20 yards.
"Caleb ran hard and made some big role to play," added Logan. "When the game continues, he must not only stronger and stronger."
The Black & Magenta defence pursue Defiance throughout the game. The Muskies held Yellow Jackets-158 yards and eight first nedture.
Junior linebacker Brad Jordan punished the Defiance ball carriers all night and ended on a high level of the team's seven stops a sack and a forced fumble. Senior captain Caleb Rich logged six stops and forced a fumble and recorded a sack, while junior defensive back OJ Diomedea registered in five deals, and recorded a fumble recovery. Ministry of Defence ended the game with three sacks, forced three fumbles, and signed seven deals with the loss.
"We have done a great job defensively Defiance keep in check," said Logan. "Ministry of Defence gave a great effort and done a lot of plays sideline-sideline."
Otterbein (1-0) opened the season with a 40-7 victory over visiting Bethany College. The Cardinals collected nearly 300 shipbuilding offensive, the second half, scoring 27 points, while closing the Bison the last 30 minutes a game.
Cardinal quarterback Jack Rafferty finished with 183 yards and four touchdowns 13-of-22 passes. Keskushyökkääjä Eric Yates netted 123 yards on 19 carries, while Colton coy rushing, 76 yards in eight carries. The Otterbein violation converted to 7 of 10 third-down situations and scored all five times, it was in the red zone.
"Rafferty brings diversity, Otterbein violation," said Logan. "He has been able to throw up and use, and it has the ability to make big plays. Yates is a hard runner who runs hard. He has good vision and is one of the best backs, OAC."
Defensive, Otterbein forced five turnovers, including four interceptions by linebacker Donnie Reinhart, cornerback John Wahler, free safety Danny Lynch and cornerback Chadric Woodfork. Strong safety Justin Hochstetler was Cardinal eight defence deals with six of which were outside help. Senior defensive lineman Mike King, Tri-Valley had two in the loss, Sack and back to fumble, while junior defensive back Chase Bowman, Morgan added two solo tackles.
Although the roster is junior wide receiver Kyle Culver, Sheridan and Freshman linebackers Shane Centers, Zanesville, and Morgan's Ethan Work.
"Otterbein return to a lot of guys on Defense," said Logan. "These four defensive linemen are just as good as any we will face this season. They have a lot of experience, and it will be a challenge for the offensive to go against them."
Muskingum will try to start 2-0 years, for the first time since 2003. This year Muskies up-to-date record of 5-5.
"We have had success in Otterbein, we need to control the ball, make a number of plays, control their quarterback and win the kicking game," said Logan. "We have had two weeks to prepare for them, and we should be ready to play."
Muskingum tulee yrittää aloittaa vuoden 2-0, ensimmäistä kertaa sitten vuoden 2003. Tämä vuosi Muskies ajan tasalla 5-5 kirjaa.
"Meille Wednesday onnistunut saamaan Otterbein, meidän täytyy hallita palloa, tehdä joitakin näytelmiä, valvontaa niiden quarterback yes voittaa potkiskelemassa peli", sanoi Logan. "Meillä on ollut kaksi viikkoa aikaa valmistautua sitä varten yes meidän tulee olla valmiita pelaamaan."
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