UMAC Game of the Week: Northwestern vs. St. Scholastica - Football
The UMAC Game of the Week runs each Thursday during the conference regular season and breaks down one key matchup from one sport. The 2017-18 season also welcomes the UMAC Weekly Update covering the Game of the Week and other important happenings from around the UMAC.
UPDATE - St. Scholastica wins 14-7
The Matchup
Saturday, Sept. 30 - College of St. Scholastica at the University of Northwesten, football, 1 p.m. in St. Paul, Minnesota
What's at Stake
- Rivalry bragging rights - Northwestern vs. St. Scholastica has become an annual UMAC rivalry matchup with four of the last five matchups between the two decided by just nine points or less.
- Title track - With a win, St. Scholastica would remain undefeated in conference play, while a Northwestern win would even the two at 3-1 and hold on to chances at a repeat title.
Previously in Action
- Northwestern held off Westminster with a solid defensive effort for a 10-7 win at home Saturday.
- St. Scholastica avenged a loss from last season against Minnesota Morris with a 37-3 decision at home.
Need to Know
- Red hot offense - In three conference wins, St. Scholastica has outscored opponents by an average of 28 points a game and averages 44 points per game.
- D-Fence, D-Fence - Northwestern has allowed the fewest points per game to conference opponents with just 13.7, while St. Scholastica is second with 16.
- In the air - St. Scholastica will rely heavily on the offense dominating the conference with 466 yards per game. Northwestern averages just 207 yards of total offense per game.
Players to Watch - Northwestern
- Gideon Burnham, Sr., LB - All-UMAC last season; UMAC games: 27 tackles, 2.5 for loss, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble
- Daniel Stratton, Sr., DB - UMAC games: 33 tackles, 3.5 for loss, 1.5 sacks, 3 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries
- Nick Swore, Jr., DB - All-UMAC last season; UMAC games: 22 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles
- Gavin Welch, So., WR - UMAC games: 17 receptions, 198 yards, long of 92 yards, 66 yards/g, 2 touchdowns
Players to Watch - St. Scholastica
- Donovan Blatz, Jr., DB/K - UMAC games: 14-of-18 extra points, 1 field goal, 25 tackles
- Zach Edwards, So., QB - UMAC games: UMAC games: Leads UMAC in passing yards/g (293.3), touchdowns (10) and total passing (889 yds)
- Hunter Thompson, Sr., WR - All-UMAC last season; UMAC games: 10 recptions, 5 touchdowns, 89.7 yards/g, 269 receiving yards
- Johnathan Senger, Jr., LB - All-UMAC last season; UMAC games: 27 tackles, 1 interception, 0.5 sacks
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