It was senior day at Greene Stadium for 19 William Jewell football players. The Cardinals dropped their final game of the season to No. 2 Ferris State University by a final score of 47-6. At kickoff the temperature was 28 degrees, which made it a difficult day for all players and spectators.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- 1Q (7:57) The Cardinal defense kept No. 2 ranked Ferris State out of the end zone during the first quarter of action. A 13-play possession capped off by a 22-yard field goal put the Bulldogs on the board for the first score of the game. (3-0, FS)
- 2Q (13:41) Ferris State was able to cross the goal line with a 7-yard quarterback scamper to score its first touchdown. (10-0, FS)
- 2Q (1:11) Dalton Dye was able to put the Cardinals on the board with a 28-yard field goal. (17-3, FS)
- 2Q (0:00) The Bulldogs extended its lead with a 21-yard field goal as time ran out in the first half of play. (20-3 FS)
- 3Q (12:51) The visiting team wasted no time after the break and extended its lead with a two-yard touchdown run up the middle. (27-3, FS)
- 3Q (10:02) The Bulldogs capitalized on a Jewell fumble and scored its first defensive touchdown on the day, but the exxtra-point was missed. (33-3, FS)
- 3Q (00:29) A one-yard score furthered the Ferris State lead. (40-3, FS)
- 4Q (6:28) From 45-yards out Dalton Dye put another kick through the uprights to put three points on the board for Jewell. (40-6, FS)
- 4Q (3:06) The second ranked team in the nation sealed its victory with one last score from the three yard line. (47-6, FS)
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The Cardinals accumulated 148 yards on offense compared to 604 from Ferris State.
- The Bulldog offense held a time of possession of 32 minutes while Jewell had the ball for 28.
- The Cardinal offense combined for 159 yards in its air attack.
LEADERS OF THE FLIGHT
The Cardinals finish the season with a record of 1-9 overall and 1-6 in Great Lakes Valley Conference action.
