GMC to host Hutchinson in NJCAA Football semi-final.
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA. – Second ranked Georgia Military College will play host to the third ranked Hutchinson College (KS) at Davenport Field this Sunday at 3:30 PM ET.
GMC enters this NJCAA National Championship Semifinal game after finishing the regular season with a 10-1 record. Their only blemish coming back in week two to number one ranked Iowa Western 42-41 in overtime.
The Bulldogs lead the nation in points per game (49.4), rushing touchdowns (52) and defensive touchdowns (6). Freshman running back Keenan Phillips, has led the Bulldogs ground attack with 18 rushing touchdowns this season, tied for first in the nation. Linebacker, freshman Jarris Coney, is sixth in the nation in solo tackles with 60 and eighth in the nation in tackles with 91.0.
Hutchinson comes South after finishing the regular season at 9-1. The Blue Dragons are first in the nation in yards per game (474.0), third in rushing yards per game (264.7), and third in rushing touchdowns (36). Sophomore running back, Waymond Jordan Jr., leads the nation in rushing yards (1332), rushing yards per game (133.2), and tied for first in rushing touchdowns with 18. Sophomore defensive end, Marshon Oxley leads the defensive with 8 sacks which is 7th in the nation.
Tickets to each semifinal game will be available to purchase for $15 general admission plus taxes and fees in advance. Tickets at the gate will be $18 for general admission. To purchase tickets, visit: NJCAA DI Football Playoff Tickets
Both semifinal matches will be streamed live on ESPN+. To watch, visit: NJCAA Football on ESPN+
The winner of this semifinal contest and the other semifinal game between #1 ranked Iowa Western and #4 ranked NW Mississippi will advance to the 2024 Credit Union 1 NJCAA Division I Football Championship in Canyon, TX, at West Texas A&M University. ESPNU will televise the championship on Wednesday, December 18 at 8:30 PM ET.