UTC;s Richardre Bagley (23) runs to daylight against VMI earlier this season
photo by Dale Rutemeyer
Weber State quarterback Jadrian Clark throws to a teammate
photo by Weber State Sports Information
Weber State running back Treshawn Garrett (26) looks for running room
photo by Weber State sports information
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Weber State quarterback Jadrian Clark has thrown for 2,800 yards and 22 touchdowns, while UTC’s Alejandro Bennifield is not far behind with 2,100 yards through the air and 23 scoring tosses.
The two talented signal callers face each other today at Finley Stadium at 2 p.m.
in a first round FCS playoff game.
Clark likes to throw to his tight ends as Andrew Vollert is the No.1 receiver with 57 catches for 757 yards and six TDs.
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Bennifield has a host of receivers to choose from including Xavier Borishade with 38 catches for 614 yards and seven TDs, while C.J. Board also has 38 receptions for 567 yards and five TDS. James Stovall has caught 24 passes for 358 yards and two TDs.
The Wildcats running game is led by Treshawn Garrett with 1,000 + career rushing yards, while UTC is led by Derrick Craine with 835 yards and nine TDs and Rihardre Bagley with 543 yards and five scores.
Defense: The Mocs could have the advantage on defense as the Blue and Gold have 29 sacks, seven fumble recoveries and five interceptions. Nakevion Leslie leads the team in tackles (92) and also has two QB sacks and three forced fumbles. Keionta Davis has 39 tackles and leads the team in QB sacks with 8.5
Weber State has 11 QB sacks, five INTs and seven fumble recoveries. Landon Stice leads the team in tackles (96) followed by Tre’von Johnson with 87.
Tickets: Reserved seats are $25, while general admission tickets are $15. Youth (12 and under) and UTC Student tickets are $5 each.
contact B.B. Branton at william.branton@comcast.net