Emporia State 27
Missouri Western State 14th quarter to get the Griffons into Hornet territory, Dickerson intercepted MWSU Corey Bertini and returned the ball back 55 yards to the Griffon 26 yard line with two and a half minutes left to go in the game. The Hornets ran out the clock to seal the win from there.

Missouri Southern State 28
Lindenwood 42Northwest Missouri State 28
Fort Hays State 7

Defenses have played largely better over the past few weeks, and this game ended up being the 3rd lowest scoring game of the year so far. It also marked just the 6th time this year that both teams finished with less than 30 points, as each team ended up with their lowest scoring output on the year. The Bearcats were held to less than 40 points for the first time all year, and the Tiger defense frustrated NWMSU QB into his worst game of the season to date; he was held to just 174 passing yards and one touchdown, and threw his first two interceptions on the year. Still, it was nowhere near enough because as much trouble as the Tiger defense gave the Bearcat offense, the Bearcat defense flat out dominated the Tiger offense. Starting Tiger QB Jacob Mezera was knocked out of the game after going 0-3 and one interception, and backup QB Brad Schencker was held to just 150 yards with one TD and one INT. The Bearcats held the Tigers to just 47 yards rushing, and blocked two field goals to keep Fort Hays in single digits, although they did play the Bearcats closer than any other team has so far this year.

Central Missouri 59
Northeastern State 21th quarter. He also averaged just under 17 yards per return on fielding punts, and was named MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week. The Mules outgained the Riverhawks 436-289, and allowed just 53 yards rushing.

Washburn 31
Central Oklahoma 28Nebraska Kearney 21
Pittsburg State 52

The Gorillas used a big second quarter to over come a 14-7 deficit, leading at the half 31-21. Instead of the game continuing in a shootout, however, the Gorilla defense adjusted at halftime and held the Lopers scoreless in the second half. The Gorillas rumbled for 308 yards rushing on the day, with QB John Roderique, Jr. leading the way with 87 yards and two TDs on 14 carries. He also added 276 yards passing with 2 TDs and an interception in the blowout. The Lopers could only manage 39 yards rushing for the game, and used three different quarterbacks to pass for 300 yards and two interceptions. The two teams each had two plays of over 50 yards in the passing game, but the Lopers had trouble generating much else.


Looking at the Playoffs going into Rivalry WeekRivalry Week PreviewsLindenwood (3-7) at #13 Central Missouri (8-2) 1PMth ranked offense will be going up against the Lions 11ththrdMissouri Western State (4-6) at #1 Northwest Missouri State (10-0) 1:30PM
Senior DayFort Hays State (6-4) at Nebraska Kearney (1-9) 2PM

These two teams go way back in their histories, as this will be the 63rd#6 Emporia State (9-1) at Washburn (7-3) 2PM

The 113thth straight game.

ESU 24
WU 21

Northeastern State (2-8) at Central Oklahoma (2-8) 3PMththPittsburg State (6-4) at Missouri Southern State (2-8) 3:30PM
Senior Day/Military Appreciation Day

This will be the 49thth) much better than they run it (11th), although they have shown improvement in that capacity recently. Still, they rank 11thth worst defense in all of D2, and Pitt just has too many weapons for the Lions to account for. The Lions may put up a few points in this one, but I think the Gorillas put up a lot more.

PSU 45
MSSU 24

(Last week: 5-1)
(Season: 43-17)

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