Pre-season Game of the Night

Previous GotN Prediction/Result: N/A

Intro/comments/match-up: Season 138 is almost upon us. As what as become a tradition here at the GOTN, we start with our pre-season game. Before we get to that, I would like to point out the new format that is being tried out this season. I'm hoping it makes this article easier to read, quicker to put together, and allow additional insights/notes as the season progresses. Your feedback is welcome.

Team: Tusculum

Coach: Clememp # of Seasons: 58

Roster Breakdown:

Seniors: 14

Juniors: 3

Sophomores: 16

Freshmen: 17

Offensive Formations: I, Trips

Defensive Formations: 4-3, Nickel

Key Wins: N/A

Losses: N/A

Comments: Tusculum enters this season ranked 19th in both polls. They finished last season ranked 15th with a 12-3 record and advancement to the second round of the playoffs.

Team: Hillsdale

Coach: OMCS1981 # of Seasons: 7

Roster Breakdown:

Seniors: 20

Juniors: 8

Sophomores: 17

Freshmen: 5

Offensive Formations: I, Trips

Defensive Formations: 3-4

Key Wins: N/A

Losses: N/A

Comments: Hillsdale comes into this season just ahead of Tusculum at #17 in both polls. They finished last season ranked 18th with a 12-2 record and a disappointing playoff loss to Tusculum in the first round.

Tonight's Prediction: Hillsdale's seniors has been waiting for this game since the end of last season. On top of that, Tusculum has won the last two pre-season openers. With all that motivation Hillsdale is determine to break that streak and ends up being successful with a 34-21 win.