WINONA, Minn. – Winona State football travels to Sioux Falls, SD to take on Augustana University at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 19th at Kirkeby-Over Stadium.
 
The Warriors (3-3, 3-2 NSIC) have won convincingly in their last two contests, most recently defeating UMary 48-7. Augustana (4-2, 4-1 NSIC) traveled to Minot State last week and took down the Beavers 20-7.
 
Winona State and Augustana have split their last two meetings, but the Vikings had the upper hand last season, defeating WSU 48-28 in Winona, Minn. The last time the matchup was in Sioux Falls, Augustana won 38-20 in 2021.
 
Winona State Notes:

• Winona State dominated UMary last week, winning 48-7 to improve to 3-3 overall and 3-2 in the NSIC.
• The Warriors defense held the Marauders offense to just 130 yards passing and 29 yards rushing.
• Jackson Flottmeyer went 11-19 passing with 227 yards and 3 TDs and added 72 yards rushing on 8 attempts and 2 TDs. Flottmeyer was under consideration for NSIC Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts.
• Ethan Torgrimson was also under consideration for NSIC Defensive Player of the Week after collecting four tackles, 1.5 TFL, a sack, and two QB hurries while forcing and recovering a fumble.
• Jacob Scott scored 12 total points, converting both field goals and all six extra points to be under consideration for NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week.
• WSU allows an average of 17.0 points/game to NSIC opponents which is second-best in the conference.
• Winona State has the second-best pass defense in the NSIC, allowing just 161.0 yards per game through the air to opponents.
• The Warriors are the fourth-best team in the league at forcing 4th downs. WSU holds opponents to a 32.9% 3rd down conversion rate.
• Following this week's game, the Warriors are home against Bemidji State for a 1:00pm kickoff in Winona, Minn on Saturday, October 26.

 
Augustana Notes:

• The Vikings, who are receiving votes in the Division II AFCA poll, are 4-2 overall and 4-1 in the NSIC. Their losses have come against Division I FCS power, South Dakota State, and a nail-biting defeat at MSU Moorhead.
• Augie averages 28.00 points/game and allows an average of 19.67 points per game.
• The Vikings throw for 248.67 yards/game and run for 126.7.
• Gunnar Hensley has seen the most time at quarterback, throwing 1272 yards on 97-133 passing with 12 touchdowns and five interceptions.
• Jack Fisher and Isaiah Huber have been the top receiving targets. Fisher leads the team with 67.33 yards/game and five touchdowns, while Huber has brought in four touchdowns with an average of 57.17 yards per game.
• Jarod Epperson leads the Vikings in rushing, averaging 74.20 yards per game on 5.4 yards/carry.
• Will Davis has collected 4.5 sacks and Myles Taylor has added 3.5 sacks as well. Haden Wallace brings in a team-high 49.0 tackles on the season.
• This is the 52nd Annual Shrine Game for Augustana.
• Next week, the Vikings travel to Minnesota State for a 1:00pm kickoff on Saturday, October 26th.

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