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Football

WEEK 9 PREVIEW - Millsaps

SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South football team wraps up the road schedule this weekend at Millsaps. 

THE BASICS
Sewanee (0-7, 0-4) vs. Millsaps (1-6, 1-3) | Oct. 30, 1 p.m.
Jackson, Miss. | Harper Davis Field
All-Time Series: Millsaps leads, 45-25-3

A LOOK AT THE MAJORS: The Majors are entering this week's matchup with a 1-6 overall record, and they are coming off a 66-34 defeat to Centre College at home. Leading 31-20 at halftime, the Colonels put 35 points up in the second half and allowed the Majors to 14 points in the final 30 minutes.

Kaleb Thompson leads the passing game for the Majors, totaling 1,232 points and 11 touchdowns. Moise Tezzo has averaged 95.71 yards per game with 670 yards on 36 catches and seven scores. On the ground, Byron Phillips has 212 yards on 52 carries and three scores.

Leading the defense for Millsaps is Josh Smith with 42 tackles, followed by Cade Broussard with 41. Brian Patterson has four tackles for a loss this season.

Isaac Carter is in his second season as head coach of the Majors, and he has a 2-9 overall record.

LAST TIME OUT VS. MILLSAPS: Millsaps were the visitors for Homecoming 2019 on the Domain on Nov. 2. The Majors turned on the afterburners in the second half, outscoring the Tigers, 35-18, in the second half to win, 49-25.

George Morrice totaled 94 yards on the ground thanks to an 81-yard touchdown yard. Michael McGhee also added a rushing score.


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Players Mentioned

Michael McGhee

#16 Michael McGhee

RB
5' 9"
Junior
George Morrice

#26 George Morrice

RB
5' 10"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Michael McGhee

#16 Michael McGhee

5' 9"
Junior
RB
George Morrice

#26 George Morrice

5' 10"
Junior
RB