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| Allgau Comets | 08/09/2025

The Ravensburg Razorbacks (4-3) host the Allgäu Comets (2-4) in a heated GFL South derby at TeleData Stadium at Lindenhof on Saturday, a matchup blending regional rivalry with playoff implications. With the Razorbacks aiming to solidify their third-place standing and the Comets fighting to revive their postseason hopes, the derby promises high stakes and intense competition.

Razorbacks’ high-octane offense meets Comets’ survival push
The Ravensburg Razorbacks boast one of the league’s most explosive offenses, averaging over 38 points per game and 11.6 yards per passing play. Quarterback McGovern anchors this unit, leveraging a strong offensive line and dual-threat mobility to sustain drives, while receivers Tim Müller and Anthony Harris provide deep-play versatility. Defensively, linebacker/defensive end Ben Rashid leads the team in sacks and tackles, embodying a unit ranked among the GFL’s top three in forced turnovers.

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Allgäu Comets enter the derby after a three-week hiatus caused by a weather-related cancellation, facing a must-win scenario to keep playoff aspirations alive. Quarterback Conor Regan will rely on new additions like Italian champion Giovanni Scialdone (backfield) and receiver Niccolo Formosa, signed from the Firenze Guelfi, to counter the Razorbacks’ defensive pressure. The Comets’ offense must avoid a repeat of their 2024 derby loss (46-20) to stay competitive in the direct-comparison tiebreaker.

Coaching strategies and emotional stakes
Razorbacks general manager Oliver Billstein emphasized the game’s significance: “The derby demands commitment, passion, and focus—statistics alone won’t decide this.” Head coach John Gilligan warned against complacency after his team’s recent win over Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns, stressing the need for “full focus over every snap.”

For the Comets, head coach/offensive coordinator Elias Gniffke faces the challenge of neutralizing Rashid’s pass-rush dominance while reigniting a backfield reshaped by injuries. The return leg on August 31 at Illerstadion adds urgency for the Comets to minimize point differentials.

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