In Canton, Ohio

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Setting the Stage

In a matchup of D3football.com's Top 2 ranked teams, North Central and UMHB are set to meet for the first time. Neither has lost a game since 2019. Time to Prep

THE SERIES

This will be the first time UMHB and North Central have met on the gridiron. Photo credit Steve Woltmann/NCC Athletics

Game Details

Crusader Football Alumni Association

UMHB

How They Got Here

In frigid conditions at undefeated Wisconsin-Whitewater, UMHB earned a 24-7 win in the semifinal round -11 tackles from Akeem Jackson -2 TD receptions for Brandon Jordan White Lightning White Lightning

North Central

Photo by Steve Woltmann/NCC Athletics

How They Got Here

Photo by Steve Woltmann/NCC Athletics

The Stagg Bowl

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UMHB's Jefferson Fritz is a finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy, awarded annually to D-III football's best player

STOPPING THE RUN: Cru allows 74.9 rush yds/game

KEYS TO THE GAME

THROUGH THE AIR: UMHB's receiving corps is deep, , averaging 249 pass yds/game

KEYS TO THE GAME

Sacrifice Training

WR BRANDON JORDAN: 6'6, 240 lbs 15 receptions, 971 yds, 16 TD in 2021

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RB ETHAN GREENFIELD

The 1,000 Yard Rusher: Aphonso Thomas

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UMHB Head Coach Pete Fredenburg on the matchup:

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Montgomery Chiropractic

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In Canton, Ohio

The stage has been set...

Stagg Bowl 2021: North Central vs. UMHB

By Riley Zayas

Setting the Stage

THE SERIES

Game Details

Where: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

Kickoff: 6 p.m. CT

Watch: ESPNU

Crusader Football Alumni Association

"WE PROMOTE THE CODE OF THE CRU!"

UMHB

No. 2 in nation

Wins over Hardin-Simmons, Linfield, Wisconsin-Whitewater

How They Got Here

North Central

No. 1 in nation

Notable wins over Wheaton, Wisconsin-La Crosse, Mount Union

How They Got Here

The Cardinal took down Mount Union, 26-13, on the road behind 293 rush yds in the semifinal round

The Stagg Bowl

UMHB's Jefferson Fritz is a finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy, awarded annually to D-III football's best player

PREGAME

Award winner will be announced before kickoff

STOPPING THE RUN: Cru allows 74.9 rush yds/game

KEYS TO THE GAME

KEYS TO THE GAME

KEYS TO THE GAME

Dominance on 3rd Down: Opponents held to 27% 3rd down conversion rate

Sacrifice Training

What will you sacrifice to be great?

WR BRANDON JORDAN: 6'6, 240 lbs 15 receptions, 971 yds, 16 TD in 2021

Players to Watch

RB ETHAN GREENFIELD

1,672 rush yds 23 TD

The 1,000 Yard Rusher: Aphonso Thomas

1,063 yds for Ben Wheeler, TX native

UMHB Head Coach Pete Fredenburg on the matchup:

Montgomery Chiropractic

"The World Revolves Around Your Spine"

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