Millsaps College (1-1) and Austin College (2-0) will open Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play this weekend in Sherman, Texas, with a 1 p.m. kickoff at Jerry E. Apple Stadium. In a series dominated by the Majors as of late, the hype of 'Roos running back Ross Hasten has this year's contest shaping up to be a good one.

The Majors have yet to lose a conference road game under fourth-year head coach Mike DuBose, who is 10-0 all-time with the average margin of victory a lopsided 28.7 ppg.

Scouting the Majors:
Millsaps will look for its fourth straight, conference-opening win over Austin College, outscoring the 'Roos 110-28 during that 3-0 stretch. The Majors have been solid in the defensive front in the first two weeks, and had a breakout game with six total sacks in a 27-10 win over Belhaven. All together, the Millsaps defense has been phenominal, tallying 23.0 tackles-for-loss (5th in the NCAA) and 10 sacks (T-6th NCAA) while carrying a +8 turnover margin with six fumble recoveries and four picks. 

Offensively, Millsaps is averaging 243.5 ypg through the air and got its running game going last week against the Blazers at home, carrying the ball 32 times for 212 yards (6.6 ypc). Sophomore \#Shane Bowser\# went over the century mark for the first time of his career, going for 119 yards on 12 carries.

With a rematch against rival Trinity University on Sept. 26 waiting in the wings, Millsaps must remain focused on this weeks game before a showdown in Jackson.

Scouting the 'Roos:
Austin College is off to a 2-0 start for the first time since the 1995 season after wins over SWAG and McMurry, and will look to build on that Saturday in the friendly confines of Jerry Apple Stadium. Since joining the league in 2006, the 'Roos have led the SCAC in rushing each season and are well on pace to make it a fourth consecutive year after averaging 325.0 ypg on the ground through Weeks 1 and 2.

The 'Roos are averaging 32.0 ppg so far, led by a whopping 650 yards (t-6th in the NCAA) on the ground against 285 through the air. They have given up 17.0 ppg (3rd in the SCAC) in their wins, and are allowing just 30.0 ypg on the ground.

Senior QB Andy Braly (20-for-35, 257 yds, 2 TDs) and RB Ross Hasten (43 carries, 244 yards, 4 TDs) lead the 'Roos offensively, while the league's fourth-ranked total defense is paced by Josh Willis and Matt Finke with 14 and 12 tackles, respectively.

Where They Rank in the SCAC:
Scoring Offense - Millsaps 3rd, Austin College 4th
Scoring Defense - Austin College 3rd, Millsaps 6th
Total Offense - Austin College 2nd, Millsaps 5th
Total Defense - Austin College 4th, Millsaps 7th
Rushing Offense - Austin College 1st, Millsaps 6th
Rushing Defense - Austin College 2nd, Millsaps 6th
Turnover Margin - Millsaps T-1st, Austin College 6th
Red Zone Offense - Millsaps 1st, Austin College T-5th
Red Zone Defense - Austin College 4th, Millsaps 5th

What to Watch For:
Hasten has been receiving all sorts of attention in the early part of the season for the 'Roos after a pair of breakout games against Southwestern Assemblies of God and McMurry University who are a combined 0-4 on the year. Hasten has rushed 43 times for 244 yards (5.7 ypc) and four touchdowns, and looks to be extremely dangerous in the 'Roos backfield, however, has not faired well against Millsaps in his career. The senior has 21 carries for just 49 yards (2.3 ypc) and no touchdowns in three previous games.

With senior defensive ends \#Mason Burrell\# and \#David Dale\# earning D3football.com National Team of the Week honors in the first two weeks, the matchup between the Majors' front seven and the 'Roos highly touted offensive line should be fun to watch.

Also, keep a close eye on penalties, with Austin College being whistled 25 times for 200 yards, and Millsaps 19 times for 158 yards.

Series History:
In a series that dates back to 1959, Saturday's contest will mark the 31st overall meeting, with the series knotted at 15-15. Millsaps has won four straight and seven of the last eight in convincing fashion, with the averaging margin of victory 20.3 ppg.

How to Follow the Action:
Simply click on the "Web Casts" link on www.gomajors.com to follow the action via live video and audio with Derrel Palmer on the call. Austin College will also offer live statistics, which can be found here.