(Photos and logos courtesy VSU Athletics and UWG Athletics)
UWG and VSU are the final two teams standing in SR2 and two of eight teams still vying for the national title. This is certainly going to be an interesting game as both of these teams have gone on the road and beat higher seeds for two consecutive weeks.
The West Georgia Wolves, seeded sixth, will travel to face their in-state and conference rival, Valdosta State, the fifth seed, in a rematch from a contest on October 11th, also in Valdosta. VSU won that game 40-6.
Below are the rankings (as of the end of the regular season) along with the current statistics for each squad.
WEST GEORGIA vs. VALDOSTA STATE
VSU Blazers (10-2)
Rankings:
GSC - 3
SR2 - 5
AFCA - 21
D2Football.com - 15
Stats:
Offense
Scoring: 33.9
Rushing: 224.9
Passing: 236.1
Total: 461.0
Touchdowns: 49
Sacked: 16
Defense
Scoring: 18.7
Rushing: 148.1
Passing: 228.8
Total: 376.8
Sacks: 22
Other
Turnover Margin: +13
Punting Average: 41.0
Field Goals: 22/25
Kick Return Avg.: 20.2
Punt Return Avg.: 7.4
Penalties Avg.: 62.1
Winning Streak: 8
UWG Wolves (11-2)
Rankings:
GSC - 3
SR2 - 6
AFCA - 25
D2Football.com - 22
Stats:
Offense
Scoring: 33.2
Rushing: 241.7
Passing: 167.2
Total: 408.9
Touchdowns: 58
Sacked: 33
Defense
Scoring: 18.6
Rushing: 144.8
Passing: 189.9
Total: 334.7
Sacks: 42
Other
Turnover Margin: +14
Punting Average: 42.8
Field Goals: 9/15
Kick Return Avg.: 25.7
Punt Return Avg.: 10.2
Penalties Avg.: 84.1
Winning Streak: 5