Football 9/10/2011 11:39:00 AM MSU Sports Information

Game Day: Midwestern State set to open season tonight at Missouri S&T

Setting the Stage

Midwestern State goes for a win in its 11th straight home opener Saturday at Allgood-Bailey Stadium against Missouri S&T in Rolla, Mo.

Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.

Where to Find the Game

100.9 BOB FM - The broadcast features the play-by-play voice of two-time Lone Star Conference Broadcaster of the Year Bill Powers. He is joined by KAUZ TV-6 anchorman Chris Horgan, who serves as color analyst.
On the Web - BOB-FM's audio broadcast is simulcasted on BOBradio.fm. Link
Video Streaming - The game is available via a pay-per-view live video stream through Fidelity Local 6 out of Rolla, Mo. for a cost of $5. Link
Live Stats - Live stats are available courtesy of the Missouri S&T sports information office. Link

For the Record

Midwestern State hits the road for its season opener for the second consecutive season for the first time since the program played four consecutive season starters away from Wichita Falls from 1998-2001.

The Mustangs have won their last four season openers played away from Memorial Stadium including a 52-6 romp over New Mexico Highlands last season in Las Vegas.

Overall, MSU has won 10 consecutive season openers dating back to a 34-13 setback against NCAA Division I FCS Texas State on Aug. 31, 2000.

The Mustangs are 15-8 in season openers since bringing back football in 1988, but are 6-6 in road openers.

Missouri S&T claimed a 34-23 win at Oklahoma Panhandle State last weekend in Goodwell to go to 1-0 for the first time since beating Upper Iowa to begin the 2005 campaign.

The Miners are the defending Great Lakes Valley Conference champions.

Who's Hot

Midwestern State returns two of its top three rushers off of the Lone Star Conference's best rushing game in 2010.

Senior Lester Bush rushed for a team-best 598 yards and nine touchdowns, while sophomore Keidrick Jackson completed a breakout redshirt freshman campaign with 429 yards and seven scores.

The Mustangs also return two of their top three tacklers in senior linebacker Ty Duncan (71 tackles) and junior linebacker Matt Ellerbrock (70 tackles).

Missouri S&T sophomore linebacker Chris Emesih posted a game high 13 tackles including 3.5 tackles for loss with a forced fumble and pass breakup to help the Miners to a 34-23 win over Oklahoma Panhandle State last weekend.

Junior quarterback Josh Firm completed 11-of-21 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown.

About the Series

Midwestern State and Missouri S&T will meet for the first time on the gridiron Saturday night at Allgood-Bailey Stadium in Rolla, Mo.

Quick Hits

Tonight's season opener marks the latest date Midwestern State has kicked off a season since the school brought back football in 1988. MSU has played two season openers on Sep. 9 - and won both including a 12-7 win over Austin College in 1989 and a 44-35 victory over Tarleton State in 1995.
Midwestern State boasts an 8-3 mark against non-conference opponents during the Bill Maskill era.
Midwestern State is set to play a fourth season opener within the Missouri state borders. MSU won one of the previous games which have included a 36-0 loss at Evangel in 1990, a 23-6 win at Lindenwood in 1994 and a 55-16 setback at Northwest Missouri State in 1998.

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Players Mentioned

#8 Lester Bush: RB; 5' 9"; Senior; 3L

#7 Ty Duncan: LB; 6' 2"; Senior; 3L

#43 Matt Ellerbrock: LB; 6' 3"; Junior; 2L

#32 Keidrick Jackson: RB; 5' 9"; Sophomore; 1L

Players Mentioned

#8 Lester Bush
: 5' 9"; Senior; 3L
: RB

#7 Ty Duncan
: 6' 2"; Senior; 3L
: LB

#43 Matt Ellerbrock
: 6' 3"; Junior; 2L
: LB

#32 Keidrick Jackson
: 5' 9"; Sophomore; 1L
: RB