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Majors Go Tiger Hunting For Second Consecutive Week

Fresh off a dominant, 24-6 victory over rival Trinity University in which Millsaps racked up a season-high 514 yards of total offense, the Majors (3-1, 2-0 SCAC) will take their talents on the road to DePauw University (2-1, 1-1 SCAC) this Saturday for a 1 p.m. EST kickoff at Blackstock Stadium in Greencastle, Ind.

A key face that will not make the weekend trip is senior outside linebacker and co-captain \#Lee Klein\#, who was lost for the season last weekend on the opening kickoff. Klein was off to another stellar start, tallying 21 tackles, 4.5 tackles-for-loss, 2.0 sacks and an interception. 

Millsaps will face its second "Tiger" mascot in as many weeks, owning an 11-1 record under fourth-year head coach Mike DuBose during his tenure against Trinity, DePauw, Sewanee and Colorado College.

Last Year's Meeting:
Millsaps racked up a season-high 590 total yards (456 in the first half) and 30 first downs and held DePauw to a season-low 269 total yards and 11 first downs as they won their seventh-straight game, 55-13, to stay unbeaten. The Majors scored on five of their first eight drives to jump out to a 35-7 halftime lead, and never looked back, handing DePauw its worst loss in 12 years. 

Scouting the Tigers:
The Tigers, picked third in the SCAC preseason poll, are 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the SCAC after losing at home to Centre two weeks ago and topping Sewanee last week. 

Quarterback Spud Dick, who missed last week's game due to injury, has completed 67.6 percent of his passes for 560 yards with five touchdowns and a pass efficiency rating of 145.3. Michael Engle has completed 53.7 percent of his passes for 420 yards and a 159.0 pass efficiency rating. 

Alex Koors leads the Tigers with 20 catches for 432 yards and five scores, while Bryan Mulligan is next with 16 catches and Brayden Dahlstrom follows with 10. Derrick Karazsia leads the rushing attack with 63.0 yards per game and 3.8 yards per carry with Jon Ellis adding 45.3 yards per contest. 

DePauw's defense allowed Sewanee just 30 yards of offense including just four on the ground and ranks 11th in Division III by giving up just 214.3 yards per contest. Adam Hawkins leads the unit with 20 tackles with Matt Johnson contributing 17 and a team-high four tackles for loss. Alex Fitch paces the squad with two sacks.

Scouting the Majors:

Millsaps cracked the Top 25 rankings for the first time this season after its third-straight win, coming in at No. 24 in the American Football Coaches Association poll. The Majors are still receiving votes in the D3football.com Poll, but are still not ranked.

The Majors have continued to run the ball well, going over the 200-yard mark for a second time in three games -- just five 200-yard games in the last 30 prior -- thanks to another 100-yard performance from sophomore \#Shane Bowser\#. The offensive line last week paved the way for a season-high 514 total yards -- 7th in single-game history -- led by \#Oliver Galicki\#, \#Adam Williams\#, \#Deauntay Payne\#, \#John Shivers\# and \#Nathan Quick\#.

Millsaps' defense had an all-around great game against Trinity, limiting the Tigers to just 186 total yards and eight first downs as they jumped from fifth to second in the league in total defense. On the year, the Majors have a +10 turnover margin which leads the SCAC and ranks sixth in the country, forcing 2.5 a game. They'll have their hands full in DePauw receiver Alex Koors, who currently ranks fifth in the nation in receiving yards.

Where They Rank in the SCAC:
Scoring Offense - Millsaps 2nd, DePauw 5th
Scoring Defense - DePauw 1st (11th nationally), Millsaps 4th
Total Offense - DePauw 1st, Millsaps 3rd
Total Defense - DePauw 1st, Millsaps 2nd
Rushing Offense - Millsaps 4th, DePauw 6th
Rushing Defense - DePauw 1st (18th nationally), Millsaps 5th
Turnover Margin - Millsaps 2nd, DePauw T-3rd  
Red Zone Offense - Millsaps T-5th, DePauw 7th
Red Zone Defense - Millsaps T-3rd, DePauw 8th

What to Watch For:
DePauw leads the league in 11 different statistical categories, including total offense (440.3 ypg), total defense (214.3 ypg) and scoring defense (13.7 ppg) and will face a Millsaps team that has been outmatched statistically all year long but still found a way to win. The Majors have an edge on third down conversions, kick returns and interceptions. 

Senior QB and two-time All-SCAC selection Spud Dick will be back in the lineup after missing last week's game at Sewanee and is the leader of the DePauw offense. With him back in the lineup, the Tigers are a complete team and will provide a huge road test for the Majors.

Millsaps has won 10 consecutive conference games overall and has not lost a SCAC road game under DuBose (11-0). That streak is at stake in Greencastle.

Series History:
Saturday's game marks the 16th meeting overall, with DePauw leading the all-time series 9-6. The Tigers won eight in-a-row from 1998-2005, but Millsaps has responded in winning the last three overall by an average margin of 28 ppg (121-37). 

How to Follow the Action:
Millsaps Webcast: http://www.sportsnation360.com/schools/webcast/Millsaps-College 
DePauw Audio: http://www.depauw.edu/univ/wgre/listen.asp
DePauw Live Stats: http://www.depauw.edu/ath/live/football/xlive.htm


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