9/15/2021 1:49:00 PM
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana football team returns home to Kirkeby-Over Stadium Saturday for a 1 p.m. kickoff with MSU Moorhead. The No. 21-ranked Vikings in the D2Football.com Top-25 own the nation's fifth-longest home winning streak at seven games.
At halftime of the contest, the 2020 Augustana Hall of Fame Class will be introduced to the crowd. The night before, the class, delayed by a year, will officially be inducted into the Augustana Athletics Hall of Fame.
Tickets to the contest are available at GoAugie.com/Tickets. Tickets have transitioned to a digital-first model with more information here. Complete action can be followed at GoAugie.com/Live and on the GoAugie App, presented by CellOnly. The app can be downloaded in the app store or on Google Play.
The Game
Augustana is 2-0 on the year while MSU Moorhead is 1-1. Augustana is one of four NSIC schools holding an unblemished record in 2021 while the Dragons are one of seven schools with an even 1-1 record. It's just a short series between the two schools, totaling six contests. Augustana holds the edge at 4-2, but it has been MSUM that has won two of the last three.
Augustana won the last meeting 48-3 on Oct. 19, 2019.
About the Dragons
MSU Moorhead enters Saturday with a 1-1 record, having topped Southwest Minnesota State 33-21 and fallen to Winona State 27-13. In the Preseason NSIC Coaches' Poll, the Dragons were tabbed fourth in the NSIC North Division and ninth overall.
Freshman quarterback Tommy Falk has had a fast start to his career as he ranks fourth in the nation with 28 completions per game and sixth in the country with 678 total passing yards. His 339 yards per game average ranks him eighth in NCAA Division II. His top target? Ryan Bieberdorf who is fifth in the country with 259 receiving yards while Grady Bresnahan is eighth with 247 yards receiving.
Defensively, the Dragons give up 320.5 yards per outing over the two games played as Jared Kallenbach leads the team with 18 tackles and an interception.
About the Vikings
Augustana is 2-0 for the first time since 2016 and returns home to Kirkeby-Over Stadium, a stadium they haven't lost a game in since 2018. The offense has been clicking on all cylinders, led by a rushing attack that ranks 14th in the nation with 240.5 yards per game. The defense has been equally impressive, posting a shutout and ranks 10th in NCAA Division II by giving up just 41.5 yards per game rushing.
That rushing attack is led by Jarod Epperson and his 112-yards per game average but he is also a dual-threat with 164 all-purpose yards per outing. That ranks him 18th in the nation in all-purpose yards. The Preseason NSIC South Division Player of the Year, Kyle Saddler, has thrown an efficient 244.5 yards per game and four touchdowns while completing 56 percent of his passes. His top receiver? That's First Team All-South Division selection Sean Engel. He averages 82 yards perceiving per game while catching eight passes over the two contests.
The defense as a whole has been strong, not giving up yards. Individually, Peyton Buckley leads the way with 12 tackles, eight solo and four assisted, while T.J. Liggett has tallied 11 tackles. The duo has been credited with two pass breakups, each. On the defensive line, Logan Swanson continues to impress with 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks for 10 yards.
Who to Watch For
In an area where we normally highlight an individual, it'll be six individuals and a team to watch for. At halftime, the 2020 Augustana Athletics Hall of Fame Class will be introduced. Augustana's Hall of Fame banquet was postponed from 2020, making it the Class of 2020 in 2021. Full Hall of Fame information can be found by clicking here.
One Last Thing
Augustana owns the longest winning streak in the NSIC for conference games with eight-straight wins. The Vikings last fell in a conference game on Oct. 5, 2019, at Bemidji State. Since then, AU has reeled off eight-straight wins by an average margin of 21.4 points per game.
At halftime of the contest, the 2020 Augustana Hall of Fame Class will be introduced to the crowd. The night before, the class, delayed by a year, will officially be inducted into the Augustana Athletics Hall of Fame.
Tickets to the contest are available at GoAugie.com/Tickets. Tickets have transitioned to a digital-first model with more information here. Complete action can be followed at GoAugie.com/Live and on the GoAugie App, presented by CellOnly. The app can be downloaded in the app store or on Google Play.
The Game
Augustana is 2-0 on the year while MSU Moorhead is 1-1. Augustana is one of four NSIC schools holding an unblemished record in 2021 while the Dragons are one of seven schools with an even 1-1 record. It's just a short series between the two schools, totaling six contests. Augustana holds the edge at 4-2, but it has been MSUM that has won two of the last three.
Augustana won the last meeting 48-3 on Oct. 19, 2019.
About the Dragons
MSU Moorhead enters Saturday with a 1-1 record, having topped Southwest Minnesota State 33-21 and fallen to Winona State 27-13. In the Preseason NSIC Coaches' Poll, the Dragons were tabbed fourth in the NSIC North Division and ninth overall.
Freshman quarterback Tommy Falk has had a fast start to his career as he ranks fourth in the nation with 28 completions per game and sixth in the country with 678 total passing yards. His 339 yards per game average ranks him eighth in NCAA Division II. His top target? Ryan Bieberdorf who is fifth in the country with 259 receiving yards while Grady Bresnahan is eighth with 247 yards receiving.
Defensively, the Dragons give up 320.5 yards per outing over the two games played as Jared Kallenbach leads the team with 18 tackles and an interception.
About the Vikings
Augustana is 2-0 for the first time since 2016 and returns home to Kirkeby-Over Stadium, a stadium they haven't lost a game in since 2018. The offense has been clicking on all cylinders, led by a rushing attack that ranks 14th in the nation with 240.5 yards per game. The defense has been equally impressive, posting a shutout and ranks 10th in NCAA Division II by giving up just 41.5 yards per game rushing.
That rushing attack is led by Jarod Epperson and his 112-yards per game average but he is also a dual-threat with 164 all-purpose yards per outing. That ranks him 18th in the nation in all-purpose yards. The Preseason NSIC South Division Player of the Year, Kyle Saddler, has thrown an efficient 244.5 yards per game and four touchdowns while completing 56 percent of his passes. His top receiver? That's First Team All-South Division selection Sean Engel. He averages 82 yards perceiving per game while catching eight passes over the two contests.
The defense as a whole has been strong, not giving up yards. Individually, Peyton Buckley leads the way with 12 tackles, eight solo and four assisted, while T.J. Liggett has tallied 11 tackles. The duo has been credited with two pass breakups, each. On the defensive line, Logan Swanson continues to impress with 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks for 10 yards.
Who to Watch For
In an area where we normally highlight an individual, it'll be six individuals and a team to watch for. At halftime, the 2020 Augustana Athletics Hall of Fame Class will be introduced. Augustana's Hall of Fame banquet was postponed from 2020, making it the Class of 2020 in 2021. Full Hall of Fame information can be found by clicking here.
One Last Thing
Augustana owns the longest winning streak in the NSIC for conference games with eight-straight wins. The Vikings last fell in a conference game on Oct. 5, 2019, at Bemidji State. Since then, AU has reeled off eight-straight wins by an average margin of 21.4 points per game.
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