By Matt Schabert, Morehead State Athletic Media Relations
MOREHEAD, Ky. — It all comes down to this. Morehead State football is gearing up for its season finale and senior day as the Eagles host Stetson on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET.
The game is presented by Tim Short Auto Group of Morehead and can be seen live on ESPN+ and heard on WIVY-96.3 FM and WMST-1150 AM and 106.9 FM.
The Eagles will look to finish their season on a high note and even their mark to 6-6 overall and 4-4 in the PFL. Stetson sits at 6-4 and 3-4 in the PFL.
QUOTING COACH TENYER
On reaching the six-win plateau
“With the rash of injuries we’ve had this season, we’d be very happy with that. We have fought through a lot of adversity and for us to finish on a high note would be a great thing. It’s an important game because we don’t get to play another game until next September so to end with a win would be a big momentum heading into the offseason.”
On the senior class
“We’ve got ten guys playing their last game, and each of them has their own story. We’ve got a future school teacher, a future doctor and a couple of guys in construction management, and health promotions. They have learned a lot in this program and set themselves up for a great professional career. That’s what I am most proud of.”
GAME NOTES
• Morehead State can secure its first season with at least six wins since 2015 with a victory in the season finale. A win would also secure just the second six-win season since the 2008 team was 6-6.
• The game versus Stetson marks the collegiate finale for 10 Eagle players – Cam Bailey, Hunter Burdno, Kordell Brown, Jeremiah Draper, Kyle Goss, Beau Griego, Dante Jones, Cortney Laye, Josh Poe and Aaron Turk.
• Morehead State has never lost to Stetson at Jayne Stadium. The Hatters have played here twice and both times the Eagles have claimed victories. The series, tied at 2-2, began all the way back in 1953 for one game before the Hatters eventually discontinued their program in 1956. It returned in 2013.
• Junior running back Issiah Agueropiled up 111 yards at San Diego, his third 100-yard effort this year. Aguero needs 165 yards against Stetson to become the first Eagle RB since Rees
Macshara in 2012 to have a 1,000-yard season.
• Junior defensive end Vaughn Taylor, Jr., continues to lead the entire PFL with 16.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. He also boasts the most yardage lost on tackles for any player in the league with 58.
• Andrew Foster ranks first in the PFL in punting, averaging 42.0 yards on 48 punts.
• Andrew Foster can become the first Eagle punter since Chris Burke in 1985 and 1986 to average at least 40 yards per punt for the entire season for two straight years.
• 22 different Eagles have caught passes in the Eagles’ aerial game – that’s the most spread out stat line for receivers since 1985.
• Redshirt senior center Cam Bailey will finish his collegiate career with 33 consecutive games started.
• Landon Hurst has a team-high 53 receptions this year, and 33 have been good enough for first downs for a 62 percent success rate in converting first downs.
• MSU ranks second in the PFL in turnovers gained with 21. The Eagles lead the PFL in fumbles recovered with 10.
• Sophomore slot receiver Ian Holderranks second among all PFL players in kick return average. Holder has 19 returns for a 27.5-yard average.
• Morehead State once again leads the PFL in home attendance. In five games, the Eagles have drawn an average of 6,367 fans to Jayne Stadium. Morehead State has led the league in attendance five consecutive seasons.