Mid-America Nazarene tops Ottawa in season opener
Mid-America Nazarene rolled to a 43-20 victory over Ottawa University in a season opener. Glenn Percy praised the Pioneers after they gained 505 yards of offense and never trailed, building a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and maintaining it through halftime. The Braves mounted late bids but fell short as Mid-America’s prep edge showed. Ottawa coach Glenn Percy called the Pioneers a good football team and noted their strong start.
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Pioneers spark offensive surge in win over OU
In Topeka Kansas Mid-America’s offense outpaced Oklahoma in a high scoring clash. Paul Young led OU with 202 yards passing and 110 rushing yards while Kevin Jones added 197 rushing yards and two long TDs. Ottawa’s Alonzo Smith rushed 181 yards and scored twice as OU struggled with turnovers. Ottawa’s Wendell Lewis left early with a foot injury as OU’s defense forced several miscues. Joe Brinson of St Marys of the Plains earned KCAC offensive player of the week after 223 rushing yards in a 17-10 loss to Colorado College. Alvin Edwards of Kansas Wesleyan claimed KCAC defensive honors.
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Area College Grid Scores From Midwestern Matchups
Area colleges posted varied football scores across the region. Notable results include Washburn defeating Northwest Missouri 38 to 24, Pittsburg State rallying to 57 over Arkansas Tech 38, and Emporia State rolling past Southwestern 34 to 14. Other games featured Missouri Western, Missouri Southern, and Harding among multiple teams.
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Northern Iowa Dominates Kansas State 17-0 at KSU Stadium
Northern Iowa overwhelmed Kansas State 17-0 as the Panthers controlled play from start to finish. K State managed just 154 yards while UNI piled up 445, with quarterback Mike Smith completing 15 of 20 first half passes and defensive play key to the shutout. Meanwhile North Carolina blanked Kansas 20-0 on the road, forcing five Jayhawk turnovers and scoring through Humes and Starr after Fenner was sidelined by Crum.
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Seahawks Edge Chiefs 86 Defeat Behind Easley Hit
Seahawks beat Kansas City 23 17 as Ken Easley ignites defense with a second quarter interception that Seattle converts into a Curt Warner touchdown. Krieg passes for 203 yards as Seattle builds 16 10 lead and holds off KC late.
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