LIVESTREAM: NCAA Div. I FCS – Davidson Wildcats @ Dayton Flyers, Nov. 14, 18:00 CET (6 pm CET, 12 noon ET)
The Dayton Flyers (8–1, 5–1 PFL) host the Davidson Wildcats (4–6, 2–4 PFL) Saturday, November 14, at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, Ohio, in a late-season NCAA Division I FCS Pioneer Football League matchup with significant championship implications.
Kickoff is scheduled for 18:00 CET (12 noon ET), with the conference-leading Flyers looking to extend their five-game winning streak.
Dayton controls its destiny
Under head coach Trevor Andrews, Dayton has put together an impressive season, averaging 33.2 points and 383.2 offensive yards per game.
Senior quarterback Bryce Schondelmyer leads the attack with 1,992 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and a 66.9 percent completion rate.
Running backs Luke Hansen and Mason Hackett have combined for 970 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, while receiver Gavin Lochow has contributed 58 receptions and seven scores.
Defensively, linebacker Joe Kingsbury leads the Flyers with 64 tackles, while defensive end Jace Schaefer has recorded 5.5 sacks.
Watch live: Davidson Wildcats @ Dayton Flyers, Nov. 14, 18:00 CET (6 pm CET, 12 noon ET)
Davidson arrives with renewed confidence
The Wildcats, coached by Saj Thakkar, are coming off a convincing 33–14 victory over the Stetson Hatters.
Quarterback Casey Bullock delivered a career-best performance, throwing for 357 yards and three touchdowns while adding 45 rushing yards and another score.
Receiver Jacary Lightsey caught eight passes for 116 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown.
Defensively, Hudson Altenburg leads Davidson with 64 tackles, while Jarmal Gilmore has recorded five sacks.
History favors the Flyers
Dayton holds an overwhelming 18–2 advantage in the all-time series, including a 42–14 victory last season.
However, the rivalry has produced memorable moments, including a five-overtime thriller in 2014 that the Flyers won 54–48.
Saturday also marks Senior Day for Dayton, with 26 seniors being recognized.
With the PFL championship race approaching its conclusion, the Flyers cannot afford a slip against a Davidson team capable of producing explosive offensive performances.