Inside the Opponent

Nickname Huskies

Coach Tom Kearly

Record (5-3, 4-3 GLIAC)

Offense Pro set

Defense 4-2

Points per game 26.1

Points allowed 17.4

By the numbers

GVSU

Passing Heath Parling 109/179 1777 yards 27:9 (TD:INT)

Rushing Norman Shuford 86 rushes, 656 yards, 5 TDs

Receiving Charles Johnson 40 rec, 757 yards, 10 TDs

Tackles Brad Howard 27 solo, 33 ast, 60 total

Sacks Andre Thomas 7.0 sacks, 29 yards lost

Interceptions Erik Thompson 4 INT, 225 yards, 2 TDs

MICHIGAN TECH

Passing Tyler Scarlett 137/207, 1714 yards, 12:8 (TD:INT)

Rushing Akeem Cason 117 rushes, 464 yards, 5 TDs

Receiving Steve Worthy 29 rec, 491 yards, 4 TDs

Tackles Jesse Vandenberg 39 solo, 20 ast, 59 total

Sacks Drew Vanderlin 5.5 sacks. 23 yards lost

Interceptions Quinn Parnell 2 INT, 49 yards, 0 TDs

Who to Watch

GVSU

Charles Johnson

Wide receiver

The junior has put together some big numbers this season and will look to continue that on Saturday. Michigan Tech boasts the top pass defense in the GLIAC, but with Johnson’s ability to get vertical and fellow receiver Jovonne Augustus’ success near the goal line, the GVSU passing game has proven deadly in recent weeks.

Jarrod Cox

Strong safety

Cox’s play as the last line of defense for the Lakers has been important all season long. His 50 tackles rank second on the team, and that tackling will be key with Michigan Tech aiming to run the ball at every opportunity on Saturday. Expect the Lakers to bring Cox into the box to contain the running game.

Michigan Tech

Akeem Cason

Running back

An All-GLIAC kick returner last season, Cason has led the run-first Michigan Tech offense this season. His production running the ball and catching the ball out of the backfield will determine how much the Huskies’ redshirt freshman Tyler Scarlett will have to throw.

Todd Storm

Defensive end

The defending GLIAC Defensive Player of the Year will force the GVSU offense into some quick decisions in the passing game. His five sacks are second on the team, but he has gotten to the quarterback and laid a hit on him six times this year. Storm will be one of the top priorities for the GVSU offensive line.