Hampden-Sydney @ Ferrum

For the first time, the Tigers of Hampden-Sydney will travel to Ferrum to take on the Panthers. This is not the first meeting of the programs, but it has been a difficult thing to get the two teams to meet at W.B. Adams Stadium. The series began in 2011 at the Tigers Everett Stadium, with Hampden-Sydney winning 38-14. They next met in 2015 at Dillon Stadium at Franklin County High School, with the Tigers again winning 55-24. This location was used as the new field turf installation was going on at Ferrum. The most recent meeting was at Salem Stadium in 2016. Ferrum broke into the win column in that game with a 42-20 decision.

Today is not only the Tigers first visit to Ferrum, but it's Folklife Festival Saturday which will mean a campus full of folks. Look for Ferrum to have their hands full, especially where pass defense is concerned. Quarterback Alec Cobb and receiver Major Morgan are the main part of a passing threat that is averaging over 400 yards per game. Ferrum will counter offensively with Zach Clifford and Nick Pearce. They lead a passing attack averaging 188 yards per game. The main offensive threat for Ferrum will again be Brian Mann. Look for him to have a strong day, but he will be again going against a stingy defense. This game will have many of the same markings as last weeks Washington and Lee game. Two good teams, slugging it out. Do not be surprised that the winner will be the team who has the ball last. I believe this time it will be Ferrum.


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