MVFC Weekly Notebook - UNI Athletics

Youngstown State opened up the 2019 campaign in Week Zero, defeating Samford at a neutral site in the Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff in Montgomery, Ala.

South Dakota State the Favorite
For the first time since joining the Missouri Valley Football Conference for the 2008 season, South Dakota State has been tabbed as the league pre-season favorite in a poll conducted by league coaches, media and sports information directors.

MVFC Against the FBS
Following Indiana State's Week Zero game against Eastern Illinois, MVFC teams will face five FBS foes the first week of the season. ISU is 11-1 in the first game of the season at Hancock Stadium, which includes a home opening win over Butler by a score of 45-0 in 2017.

ISU. Hang Your Hat on Defense
The 2021 Illinois State squad will feature a defense that was one of the best in the MVFC and in the country in several categories last spring. His two interceptions were also the first time an Indiana State player recorded multiple interceptions since Anthony Tucker snagged two against Southern Illinois in 2017.

Hendrix Sets ISU Mark
Dante Hendrix established a new Indiana State record with a catch in 22 consecutive games, surpassing the mark set by Robert Tonyan Jr. in the 2015-16 seasons. Notably, a total of 15 Missouri State players have completed their undergraduate degrees and are currently pursuing post-graduate studies, including captains Kevin Ellis and Titus Wall.

UND. Opening on the Road
North Dakota is opening its season on the road for the first time since 2017 and seeking its first season-opening win on the road since 2015 when UND upset Football Bowl Subdivision member Wyoming, 24-13.

UND. Key Returners on Defense
The UND defense averaged 3.43 sacks per game during the Spring 2021 season and returns 23 of their 24 sacks from a season ago. Since the opening game of the 2009 season at Marshall, the Salukis are 2-6 when they open the season on the road. The last time SIU opened a season with a road victory was August 30, 2018 when it won 49-10 at Murray St. The Salukis are 5-7 all time when they open the season at SEMO. SIU is 3-2 in its 5 season openers under current head coach Nick Hill.



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