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MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State football heads to North Carolina Saturday for a battle with upstart Davidson College. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET from Richardson Stadium.

The Eagles (1-4, 0-2 PFL) will face a Wildcat (5-1, 2-1) squad under new head coach Scott Abell. Abell has installed a "gun spread offense" which has the Wildcats leading the nation in rushing yards per outing. They put up 91 points in a game earlier this season. MSU also has the ability for a high-scoring game, ranking among the PFL's best teams in total offense and scoring.

The game can be heard live on the Eagle Sports Radio Network (WIVY-96.3 FM and WMST 106.9 FM / 1150 AM). Live video is provided by DavidsonWildcats.com.

QUOTING COACH TENYER

On preparing for Davidson
"We have to accept the next challenge. Davidson has not been traditionally strong in this conference, but they are off to a 5-1 start, and their coaching staff has done an amazing job.  We have to play more consistent football. That's what we are lacking right now.

On defensive challenges against Davidson
"This is our biggest discipline game to date. They are a little comparable to what Austin Peay did. But APSU ran 30 some sets. With Davidson you know what you get. They make it easy for them yet they are very, very effective. We are going to have our hands full. Every one of our guys has to be focused with their eyes up every play."

On what the offense can continue to improve on
"We still have to be better on third downs. And pass efficiency. Traditionally we have been one of the best passing teams in this league (PFL), and we have a little different look this year. But, some of our downfield throws and potential explosive plays, we are leaving some things out there."

GAME NOTES

THE SERIES WITH DAVIDSON

Morehead State owns a 13-6 advantage in the all-time series with the Wildcats, including six straight wins. During the six-game winning streak in the series, MSU has averaged 36.6 points against Davidson, and the average margin of victory is 36.6-14.0.

THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD

Morehead State will shoot to end an eight-game road losing skid at Davidson. The Eagles' last road win came on No. 19, 2016 - at Davidson (31-10).

THE ONE AND ONLY

Senior quarterback Lawson Page is the only quarterback in the Football Championship Subdivision to record multiple games with at least 200 yards passing and 100 yards rushing, accomplishing that feat in back-to-back games now. It's the third 200-100 game of his career. See the chart on page 3 for the complete list of 200-100 games by FCS QBs in 2018.

RUNNING WILD

Morehead State's 422 rushing yards on Sep. 8 against Mount St. Joseph were the most team rushing yards since setting the school record with 478 against Austin Peay in 2000. Lawson Page owns three 100-yard rushing games now in 2018 and ranks second among PFL QBs in rushing yards per outing. He has 831 career rushing yards to lead all active players and boasts 4,430 career total offensive yards

TURNING THE PAGE INTO THE TOP 10

Senior quarterback Lawson Page is the 11th signal caller in program history to eclipse 3,000 career passing yards. He enters the weekend with 3,599 yards and 29 passing scores. Page is now ranked 10th in program history in career passing yards.

MOVING THE CHAINS

Morehead State ranks 21st nationally in the FCS on third down conversions. The Eagles convert on 44 percent of third-down situations. In the last two games, the Eagles are 21-of-35 on third downs for 60 percent.

KEEP AN EYE ON MR. SMITH

Redshirt freshman running back Jovan Smith leads all freshmen in the Pioneer League in yards per rush, averaging a whopping 7.1 every time he totes the pigskin. Smith ripped off the longest touchdown rush of the year for the Eagles last Saturday against San Diego, outrunning the defense for a 68-yard TD. He also leads the PFL freshmen class in total rushing yards with 285.

TAKING IT TO THE HOUSE

Redshirt sophomore Aaron Turk's 92-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Austin Peay was the second longest kick return for a score in program history and the first kick taken "to the house" since Brandon Bornhauser scooped up on onside kick and scored against Pikeville in 2014. Turk leads the PFL with 26.4 yards per return and ranks 20th nationally, and the Eagles lead the PFL in kickoff returns.

WE'RE GLAD FOSTER'S ON THE ROSTER

Sophomore punter/kicker Andrew Foster ranks sixth in the nation and leads the PFL, averaging 44.7 yards per punt. Foster's 73-yard bomb against San Diego tied for the longest Eagle punt since Greg Burke's 73-yarder in 1987. He also had a 71-yard blast against Mount St. Joseph and six punts over 50 yards this season, including at least one 50+ one each game. The school record punt is 78 yards by Don Rardin in 1975.

WHAT CAN BROWN DO FOR YOU?

A lot evidently. Linebacker Kordell Brown leads Morehead State with 28 tackles.

NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE

Junior defensive end Vaughn Taylor, Jr., who transferred from FBS school Kansas, has moved into the starting lineup and has four tackles for loss, including two at Butler. He also leads the team with four quarterback hurries.

EXPERIENCE UP FRONT

Morehead State's starting offensive line of Josh Hall, Cameron Bailey, Josh Poe, Ben Price and Josh Hall have combined for experience in 100 career games.

SCOREBOARD WATCHING

Morehead State ranks in the top 30 in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) in scoring offense. The Eagles average 33.0 points per outing.