THE MATCH-UP
• Millersville is looking for its first win over Bloomsburg since 1999--a run of 19 consecutive wins for the Huskies. The Huskies have won back-to-back games after starting the season 1-5.
• While Bloomsburg is coming off its season-best offensive performance with 54 points, it managed to win at East Stroudsburg the week prior without scoring an offensive touchdown. The Huskies kicked two field goals, had a fumble recovery for a touchdown, a safety and a kick return for a touchdown. Four of Bloomsburg's losses have come by 15 points or fewer.
• Millersville's defense limited Shepherd to its lowest offensive output of the season last week and generated three turnovers--two fumble recoveries and an interception. The Marauders have generated at least one turnover in each of the last five turnovers and have created 10 in that span--four interceptions and six fumble recoveries. All four interceptions were the first of each player's career. Six different Marauders have recovered a fumble.
• Millersville has played eight true freshmen and 12 first-year players on offense this season. Seven of the true freshmen have earned starts. On defense, six of Millersville's top eight tacklers are playing their first season as Marauders.
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Isaiah Onuschak is the PSAC leader with 10.5 tackles per game. He has recorded at least 12 in four of the last five and has double-digit tackles in six of eight games. His seven TFL are second on the team. His five sacks are tied for sixth in the PSAC. He also forced a fumble in three of the last five games.
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Zac Button leads the team and is 14th in the PSAC in tackles for loss with 8 1/2. He has at least a half-tackle for loss in six consecutive games and double-digit tackles in two of the last three. Chase Alisaukas is now tied for second on the team in TFL with seven. Alisauckas has at least a half-tackle for loss in five of the last six games.
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Evan Morrill has been doing a bit of everything for the Marauders this season. Because of injuries, he was pressed into quarterback duty against Shepherd and he threw a 17-yard touchdown pass in addition to catching three passes for 45 yards and rushing seven times for 22. Morrill has thrown three career touchdown passes (two as a wide receiver in 2018). He is six catches away from matching his career-high for catches in a season and has already totaled career highs with 422 yards and three touchdowns. He also serves as the team's long snapper, and this is all in addition to being Millersville's starting 184-pounder in wrestling season.
ABOUT THE HUSKIES
• Bloomsburg has a long tradition of playing outstanding defense with a productive running game. This season is no different. With only 187 attempts, the Huskies have attempted 31 fewer passes than any other team in the league. While their eight touchdown passes are second-fewest, their five interceptions are tied for the league low. They have attempted 91 more runs than passes. Bloomsburg's run game hasn't been as productive as it has in years past, ranking seventh in the league with 117.9 yards per game. Its 3.4 yards per carry is 10th. Leading rusher Khalil nelson ranks 11th in the league with 54.1 yards per game. Leading receiver Michael Allen has half of the team's touchdown catches.
• Bloomsburg ranks eighth in the PSAC in scoring defense (26.6) and eighth in total defense (357.4). Teams haven't haven't thrown for a ton of yards (218.9 per game) but have thrown 15 touchdowns to just six interceptions--the second fewest INTs in the PSAC. Still, the Huskies have not allowed more than 27 points in any of the last four games and that includes two games against nationally-ranked teams in Kutztown and West Chester.
THE LAST TIME OUT
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MILLERSVILLE (Shepherd (L, 10-34)): Millersville limited Shepherd--the nation's top-ranked passing attack--to its fewest offensive yards of the season but could not finish drives or take advantage of several short field opportunities.
Miles Miller went 14-for-31 and was intercepted three times. He was injured late and wide receiver
Evan Morrill took over and threw a 17-yard touchdown pass.
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BLOOMSBURG (Lock Haven (W, 54-27)): Bloomsburg put up a season-high 54 points and 547 yards of offense against Lock Haven. Bloomsburg led 38-0 at the half. Logan Leiby completed 16-of-19 passes for four touchdowns and 272 yards--the most by a Bloomsburg QB since 2014. Khalil Nelson recorded his first career 100-yard game with 110 yards on 20 carries.
SERIES HISTORY
Series: 30-46-5
Series Streak: Bloomsburg, 19
First Meeting: 1916 (L, 0-42)
Last Meeting: 2018 (L, 14-38)
Largest Margin of Victory: 72 (1981)
Largest Margin of Defeat: 43 (2003)
Record at Home (since 1968): 13-11
Most Millersville Points: 72 (1981)
Most Bloom Points: 50 (2013)
• Millersville's last home win over Bloomsburg came in 1998 by a 30-0 score. Bloomsburg has won eight in a row at Biemesderfer Stadium. While the Huskies have won 19 in a row overall, the games have been getting more competitive over the last four years. While Bloomsburg scored at least 38 points in 13 of 15 games from 2001-2015, the last four meetings have been decided by no more than 24 points. The last time Bloomsburg came to Millerville, the final was 28-21, and Millersville was stopped on a fourth down on the final drive of the game.
THE LAST MEETING (BLOOMSBURG 38, MILLERSVILLE 14 - OCT. 27, 2018)
• A pick six by Nate Monroe on the second play from scrimmage set the tone for Bloomsburg. Millersville committed four turnovers and led 28-7 at the half after converting the turnovers into 17 points. The Huskies finished with eight sacks.
THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED
• 20+ Carries:
Kobe Miranda 22) at Lock Haven - Oct. 6, 2018 (W, 24-6)
• 30+ Carries: Ian Sadon (32) vs. California (Pa.) - Nov. 16, 2013 (L, 14-48)
• 100+ Yards Rushing:
Tony Staffieri (118) vs. East Stroudsburg - Sept. 27, 2018 (W, 11-10)
• 150+ Yards Rushing:
Tyrone Gibson (183) at East Stroudsburg - Oct. 5, 2017 (W, 12-0)
• 200+ Yards Rushing: Cardoza Jacks (275) vs. Cheyney - Oct. 11, 2008 (L, 48-6)
• 300+ Yards Rushing: * Ricke Stonewall (350) vs. New Haven – 1982 (W, 36-14)
• 3+ Rushing TDs/game: Ian Sadon (3) vs. California - Nov. 10, 2012 (L, 28-56)
• 50+ Yard Run:
K.J. Cartwright (59) vs. Pace - Sept. 5, 2019 (W, 21-20)
• 75+ Yard Run: Ian Sadon (75) at LIU Post - Oct. 20, 2012 (L, 15-20)
• 20+ Pass Completions:
Collin Shank (24) vs. Lock Haven - Oct. 12, 2019 (W, 48-23)
• 30+ Pass Completions: Connor Casey (30) vs. Bloomsburg- Oct. 6, 2012 (L, 14-38)
• 40+ Pass Attempts:
Miles Miller (41) at Shippensburg - Oct. 19, 2019 (L, 0-27)
• 50+ Pass Attempts:
Collin Shank (52) at Seton Hill - Sept. 9, 2017 (W, 45-38)
• 300+ Yards Passing:
Collin Shank (420) vs. Lock Haven - Oct. 12, 2019 (W, 48-23)
• 400+ Yards Passing:
Collin Shank (420) vs. Lock Haven - Oct. 12, 2019 (W, 48-23)
• 3+ Passing TDs/game:
Collin Shank (5) vs. Lock Haven - Oct. 12, 2019 (W, 48-23)
• 50+ Yard Pass:
Collin Shank to
Kevon Newerls (70) vs. Lock Haven - Oct. 12, 2019 (W, 48-23)
• 75+ Yard Pass: J.J. Paige (76) vs. Edinboro - Nov. 14, 2015 (W, 31-21)
• 8+ Receptions:
Evan Morrill (9) vs. Mercyhurst - Nov. 10, 2018 (L, 14-35)
• 10+ Receptions:
Chris Dolan (10) vs. Indiana (Pa.) - Sept. 6, 2018 (L, 7-41)
• 3+ TD receptions: Kevin Wiggins (3) vs. E. Stroudsburg - Oct. 8, 2016 (L, 23-38)
• 100+ Yards Receiving:
Kevon Newerls (144) vs. Lock Haven - Oct. 12, 2019 (W, 48-23)
• 150+ Yards Receiving: Jamal Smith (164) at Shippensburg - Oct. 30, 2010 (L, 14-19)
• 200+ Yards Receiving: * Jamal Smith (252) vs. Gannon – Sept. 18, 2010 (W, 29-26)
• 250+ All-Purpose Yards: Jamal Smith (256) vs. Kutztown - Oct. 24, 2009 (W, 41-35 2OT)
• 300+ All-Purpose Yards: Jamal Smith (340) vs. Gannon – Sept. 18, 2010 (W, 29-26)
• 2 Interception Game:
Marcel Mingo vs. Shippensburg - Oct. 13, 2018 (L, 0-37)
• 3+ Interceptions/Game: Walt Hawkins (3) vs. Slippery Rock – Oct. 18, 2003 (L, 18-28)
• Kickoff Return TD: David Coates (85) at Cheyney - Nov. 8, 2014 (W, 34-12)
• Punt Return TD:
Jhet Janis (71) vs. Gannon - Nov. 11, 2017 (L, 7-39)
• Blocked Punt Return TD: Matt Egenrieder vs. Kutztown - Oct. 24, 2009 (W, 41-35 2OT)
• Interception Return TD:
Brendan Sherman - Sept. 16, 2017 (L, 13-29)
• Fumble Return TD: Neil Moloney at Cheyney - Nov. 8, 2014 (W, 34-12)
• Defensive XP Return: Dean May at Cheyney - Oct. 19, 2013 (W, 30-12)
• 3 Field Goals/Game: Sean Hughes (3) vs. Indiana (Pa.) -2001 (W, 30-26)
• 40-Yard Field Goal:
Joey Farley (45) vs. West Chester - Nov. 4, 2017 (L, 24-27)
• Recorded a Safety: vs. East Stroudsburg – Sept. 27, 2018 (W, 11-10)
• Scored in All 4 Quarters: vs. Lock Haven - Oct. 12, 2019 (W, 48-23)
• Recorded a Shutout: at East Stroudsburg – Oct. 5, 2017 (W, 12-0)
• Was Shutout: at Shippensburg – Oct. 19, 2019 (L, 0-27)
* Millersville record
