BUENA VISTA, VA. — The Southern Virginia University Football team returns home to Knight Stadium Saturday afternoon, welcoming back Alumni, for the 2022 Homecoming Game taking on Maryville (TN) at 1 pm.
"With it being homecoming, we would like to put on a good show for our alumni," stated Coach Mulitalo. "If we can play together as a team all four quarters, we have a great opportunity for success."
SCOUTING THE SCOTS:
Maryville is looking to keep the momentum rolling, coming off a 56-17 victory over LaGrange on the road.
Freshman quarterback Bryson Rollins will continue guiding the offense, averaging 244.67 yards per game, while throwing 13 touchdowns for 1468 yards. Rollins will be looking for his primary target Kevon Samuels, who has recorded 22 receptions for six touchdowns and 479 yards of offense.
Linebackers Devon White and Tyler Bost will anchor the defense, leading the team in tackles. White leads all players with 37 (20 solo, 17 assisted) while Bost follows closely with 34 (20 solo, 14 assisted).
THE SERIES:
Last year, the teams met for the first time at Maryville, where the Scots used a strong effort by the defense to hold the Knights scoreless in the second and third quarters, walking away with the 28-17 victory.
In the first quarter, the Knights went up 10-0 off a Derek Bass field goal and a 74-yard touchdown pass from Davis Pinkston to Woodson Francois.
Skylar Johnson would record the final touchdown for the team in the fourth quarter after Pinkston spotted him open down the field, connecting for the 42-yard touchdown.
IMPACT PLAYERS:
Cade Nelson and Matt Johansson will need to continue their offense output to make big plays and keep the mometum in favor of the Knights.
Nelson is leading the run game, averaging 6.2 yards per carry while Johansson has nine receptions for two touchdowns through the air.
KEYS TO THE GAME:
Team:
Compete all four quarters
Start and finish fast
Win the turnover battler
Offense:
Protect the ball
Defense:
Minimize explosive plays
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