MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State continues Pioneer Football League play on Saturday when it visits Campbell. Kick-off from Barker-Lane Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET.
The Camels, who have lost two straight games, are 1-3 overall and 0-1 in conference action. The Eagles, who posted a 45-14 home win over Davidson last Saturday, are 1-4 overall and 1-1 in league play.
Morehead State owns a 3-2 all-time advantage against Campbell. The Eagles rolled up season highs in total yards (700) and passing yards (469) en route to a 70-28 victory over the Camels in 2012.
Ways to follow the game:
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Chuck Mraz (play-by-play), Jason Blanton (analyst) and Mike Williams (sidelines) will call all the action on the Eagle Sports Network and MSUEagles.com. Radio affiliates include WIVY-96.3 FM (Morehead), WMST-1150 AM & 106.9 FM (Mt. Sterling) and WLGC-1520 AM (Ashland). The game will also be webcast via BigSouthSports.com.
Releases and pre-game information:
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Ten notes heading into the contest:
CONGRATS TO THE COACH
Saturday's 45-14 win over Davidson was Rob Tenyer's first as a collegiate head coach. He was elevated to the head coaching position in December after serving as an assistant coach at Morehead State the past 12 seasons.
TIME TO GET SOME WINS
Morehead State started the season 0-4, but the Eagles are in a three-game stretch where their opponents have a combined 2-10 record (Davidson 0-4, Campbell 1-3 and Valparaiso 1-3).
GOING .500 IN THE PFL
Morehead State has split its first two Pioneer Football League games this season. The Eagles have not finished above .500 in the PFL since a 5-2 mark in 2006. MSU went 4-4 in 2008 and 2010.
GAHAFER'S CAREER HIGH
Freshman Austin Gahafer completed 25-of-36 attempts for a career-best 238 yards and one touchdown against Davidson. He also rushed for 38 yards and one score.
BIG DAY FOR RAYMOND, TOO
Freshman Jake Raymond pulled in five catches for a career-high 74 yards against Davidson. He has now collected 144 receiving yards over the past two games (72.0 ypg).
A BIG-TIME SCORING RUN
Morehead State finished its contest against Davidson on a 38-6 run after the teams traded early scores. The Eagles put 17 points on the scoreboard over their final four drives.
LESTER'S BEST PERFORMANCE
Senior defensive back Steven Lester notched a career-best 10 tackles on Saturday, including five during Davidson's first drive. He had nine of Morehead State's 38 tackles at halftime. Lester has recorded 19 tackles in three contests this season.
CHASING THE QUARTERBACK
Sophomore defensive lineman Ronald Cooper was credited with 3.0 sacks against Davidson, which was Morehead State's highest total since Nov. 13, 2010. He leads the Pioneer Football League with 1.10 sacks per game in 2013.
MSU'S TOP EFFORT SINCE 2010
Morehead State's defense held Davidson to 273 total yards. It was the fewest total yards against the Eagles in a Pioneer Football League game since Nov. 13, 2010.
A REAL SOLID SECOND HALF
Morehead State's defense held Davidson to no points, 1-of-8 on third down and 112 total yards in the second half. It was the first time the Eagles have held a Division I opponent scoreless in a half since Nov. 13, 2010.
