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2024 West Florida vs Grand Valley State

Lakers Dominate Argos 31-7 Behind Defense & Kyle Nott Highlight Reel Catch

Lakers Dominate Argos 31-7 Behind Defense & Kyle Nott Highlight Reel Catch

In one of the best matchups of the week, No. 2 Grand Valley State took on No. 21 West Florida at Lubbers Stadium. Here's a recap of the game.

Sep 28, 2024 by R. R. Ellis
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In a commanding performance, Grand Valley State University defeated West Florida 31-7. 

After a slow start, and a 7-7 score at halftime, the Lakers dominated the second half, scoring 17 points in the third quarter. 

Khalil Eichelberger had a 50-yard touchdown run, while quarterback Avery Moore contributed two more touchdowns. 

GVSU's defense was relentless, recording eight sacks and two interceptions. The Argos defense was also stout, and held GVSU on numerous drives, but ultimately fell short.

Kyle Nott's incredible one-handed catch stole the show. This win wraps up GVSU's non-conference schedule, as they now turn their focus to GLIAC play. West Florida will turn their sights to Mississippi College next week. 

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One Last Look At Kyle Nott's One-Handed Catch

Team Stats

West Florida:

  • First Downs: 11
  • Rushing Yards: 19
  • Rushing Avg: 0.7
  • Receptions: 10
  • Receiving Yards: 102
  • Yards/Play: 2.24
  • Penalties: 9-103
  • Possession: 25:43
  • 3rd Down Eff: 4-14
  • 4th Down Eff: 0-1

Grand Valley State:

  • First Downs: 25
  • Rushing Yards: 312
  • Rushing Avg: 5.8
  • Receptions: 7
  • Receiving Yards: 124
  • Yards/Play: 6.23
  • Penalties: 8-80
  • Possession: 34:17
  • 3rd Down Eff: 4-10
  • 4th Down Eff: 0-0

Stat Leaders

West Florida

Kam Canterbury

  • Tackles: 16

Marcus Stokes

  • QB Rating: 54.0
  • Pass Yards: 102

Byron Puryear

  • Touchdowns: 1

Grand Valley State

Khalil Eichelberger

  • Rushing Yards: 129
  • Touchdowns: 2

Avery Moore

  • QB Rating: 114.6
  • Pass Yards: 106
  • Touchdowns: 2

Jimmy Downs

  • Tackles: 6
  • Sacks: 2.0

GVSU Takes A Knee; End Of Game

West Florida 7, GVSU 31

After some early hiccups, GVSU put together a great second half, scoring 17 points in the fourth quarter. 

This is GVSU's last non-conference game of the season. They will play only GLIAC opponents the rest of the way.

GVSU Looking To Score As Game Dwindles Down; 4Q - 4:12

Five minutes in the game left and backup QB Ike Udengwu is trying to put more points on the board for the Lakers. 

UWF Putting Together Drive; 4Q - 9:08

West Florida 7, GVSU 31

West Florida has put together a few good plays, garnering two first downs. 

However, they are still on their own 29-yard line.

Third Quarter Ends; Lakers Score 17 Points

GVSU scored 17 points in the third quarter as we head into the final quarter of the game.

Lakers defense has dominated the Argo offensive line. Stokes has rarely had more than a second to make a play. 

Grand Valley has eight sacks in the game.

Eichelberger Breaks Off Huge Run For TD

West Florida 7, GVSU 31

Khlalil Eichelberger goes 50 yards for the touchdown. Lakers are pulling away and the Argos defense is getting tired.

Extra point is good by Bacik. 

Stokes Intercepted!

Ian Kennelly snags the ball and gets the interception after Stokes aired it out. 

GVSU begins on their own 12-yard line. 

Huge Kickoff Return By UWF; 3Q - 4:28

Jay Sharp runs 60 yards into GVSU territory, putting the Argos in their best starting position of the game. 

Bacik Makes 53-Yard Field Goal

West Florida 7, GVSU 24

Lakers put three more points on the board. 

Kyle Nott One-Handed Grab 😱

One-Handed Catch By Kyle Nott!!

Unbelievable play. We'll have the highlight soon. Absolutely must-see. 

UWF Turnover On Downs; 3Q - 7:39

Marcus Stokes is sacked again by the GVSU defense after the Argos put together one of their best offensive drives of the game so far. 

Closer Look At Moore Touchdown

Moore Rushing Touchdown; 1Q - 11:18

West Florida 7, GVSU 21

Avery Moore opens up the half with a huge run, and then scores later on in the drive. 

Extra point is good. 

West Florida Gets Another Interference Call

Third pass interference call of the day against the Argos. It was 3rd down and it seemed like the Lakers might end up punting.

Really the only negative you can pin on the Argonauts defense today. Otherwise, they've been great against a potent GVSU offense. 

Moore Runs For 37 Yards On First Play Of Half

Avery Moore with an incredible start to the second half.

Second Half Begins; 3Q - 15:00

West Florida 7, GVSU 14

GVSU receives the kickoff from West Florida. 

Halftime Team Stats

West Florida:

  • First Downs: 6
  • Rushing Yards: -7
  • Rushing Avg: -0.5
  • Receptions: 6
  • Receiving Yards: 70
  • Yards/Play: 2.03
  • Penalties: 5-53
  • Possession: 14:21
  • 3rd Down Eff: 2-8
  • 4th Down Eff: 0-0

Grand Valley State:

  • First Downs: 12
  • Rushing Yards: 121
  • Rushing Avg: 4.8
  • Receptions: 4
  • Receiving Yards: 63
  • Yards/Play: 5.26
  • Penalties: 3-35
  • Possession: 15:39
  • 3rd Down Eff: 1-5
  • 4th Down Eff: 0-0

Halftime Stat Leaders

West Florida

Kam Canterbury

  • Tackles: 9

Marcus Stokes

  • QB Rating: 61.8
  • Pass Yards: 70

Byron Puryear

  • Touchdowns: 1

Grand Valley State

Niles King

  • Tackles: 5
  • Sacks: 1.0

Jack Gilchrist

  • Sacks: 1.5

Avery Moore

  • QB Rating: 92.9
  • Pass Yards: 63
  • Touchdowns: 1

Halftime

West Florida 7, GVSU 14

Both teams' defenses have looked dominant while the offensive sides of GVSU and UWF have looked slow out of the gate. 

GVSU will get the ball to start the second half. 

GVSU Interception To End First Half

Stokes tosses it up and Grand Valley State intercept the pass, but the cornerback can't keep his footing and the clock expires. 

Closer Look At Moore Touchdown

Moore In For Touchdown!

West Florida 7, GVSU 14

Avery Moore takes the direct snap and runs it to the left for a touchdown. 

Less than a minute left in the half. 

Big Play From Kyle Nott

GVSU in scoring position on the UWF 12-yard line after a 30-yard pass to Kyle Nott. 

Lubbers crowd erupts.

Lubbers Crowd Seems Down; 2Q - 1:17

West Florida 7, GVSU 7

GVSU still has possession after a pass interference call. But it's been tough to put together a string of positive plays. 

Lakers get the football to start the second half. They'll be looking for at least a field goal before halftime. 

Closer Look AT UWF Touchdown

West Florida Defensive Touchdown!

West Florida 7, GVSU 7

UWF picks up the fumble and takes it into the end zone. 

Extra point is good.

This game is tied up. 

Moore Rushes For 13 Yards On Broken Play

Unable to hand it off to Derrick Woods, Avery Moore improvised and ended up running for 13 yards. 

Long Run From Stokes; 2Q - 5:00

Marcus Stokes goes 13 yards on the rush, then gets hit out of bounds by GVSU to get another 15 yards. 

Best play of the game for  UWF quarterback Stokes. 

Argos Punt To Lakers; 2Q - 8:05

West Florida 0, GVSU 7

Quick possession by the Argonauts. They haven't been able to do much on offense against this Laker defense. 

But, since the Eichelberger touchdown, it's much the same for the Laker offense. They've been continuously stopped by West Florida.

Not Much Offense In Second Quarter; 2Q - 9:04

Both the Argos and the Lakers' defense have been playing brilliantly. 

Argos have the ball currently after a GVSU punt. 

GVSU Stuffed On Fourth Down; 2Q 12:30

UWF continues to step up on defense, while the offense hasn't mustered many good plays. 

Argos take over on their 8-yard line. 

Eichelberger First Down As First Quarter Ends

West Florida, GVSU 7

Lakers will continue from the UWF 44-yard line when the second quarter begins. 

Lakers Go Three-And-Out; 1Q - 3:48

GVSU only gained one yard on that possession. 

UWF stepped up and shut down an offense that was clicking early on. 

UWF Held On 3rd And 9

Argos look like they're going to punt it.

GVSU Sack! 

Their second of the day. Marcus Stokes can't escape. 

Argos lose nine yards. 

UWF Makes Huge Throw; 1Q - 9:00

Stokes to Da'Mani Brown for 26 yards into GVSU territory. 

Closer Look At Eichelberger TD

Eichelberger Touchdown!; 1Q - 9:05

West Florida, GVSU 7

Khalil Eichelberger runs it in for the first points of the day. 

XP is good. 

Eichelberger Runs For 27 Yards

GVSU is in position to put the first points on the board as they start a new set of downs on the UWF 20.

Lakers First Down; 1Q - 11:15

Avery Moore connects with Kyle Nott for 13 yards. 

GVSU Stops Argos On First Drive; 1Q - 12:20

3rd and 11 becomes 4th and 12 and the Argos will punt back to the Lakers. 

Pass Interference Pushing UWF To 50; 1Q - 13:00

No great plays from the Argos quite yet, but they move up due to the infraction by the Lakers. 

GVSU Kicks Off To UWF; 1Q - 15:00

West Forida makes it to the 27-yard line with a great kick return. 

National Anthem Playing

Five minutes to go. 

About 30 Minutes From Gametime

Teams are warming up. 

Coach Wooster On Today's Game

Grand Valley Jerseys Today 🔥

The Lake Show

How To Watch GVSU Football Vs. West Florida

Grand Valley State vs. West Florida will stream live on FloFootball and the FloSports app.

Game replays, highlights and breaking news will be on both platforms. 

Grand Valley State Vs. UWF Football Kickoff Time

The game kicks off at 3:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Lubbers Stadium in Allendale, Michigan. 

West Florida Preps For GVSU

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Division 2 College Football Rankings

AFCA Coaches Poll

  1. Harding (Ark.) (29) - Prev. 1
  2. Grand Valley State (Mich.) - Prev. 2
  3. Valdosta State (Ga) - Prev. 3
  4. Colorado Mines - Prev. 4
  5. Ferris St. (Mich.) - Prev. 5
  6. Lenior-Rhyne (N.C.) - Prev. 6
  7. Minnesota St. - Prev. 8
  8. Kutztown (Pa.) - Prev. 7
  9. Slippery Rock (Pa.) - Prev. 9
  10. Pittsburg St. (Kan.) - Prev. 10
  11. Emporia St. (Kan.) - Prev. 13
  12. Central Missouri - Prev. 11
  13. Central Washington - Prev. 14
  14. Western Colorado - Prev.15
  15. Indianapolis (Ind.) - Prev. 16
  16. Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) - Prev. 17
  17. West Alabama - Prev. 23
  18. Augustana (S.D.) - Prev. 18
  19. Charleston (W.Va.) - Prev. 19
  20. Henderson State (Ark.) - Prev. 20
  21. West Florida - Prev. 12
  22. Colorado St.-Pueblo - Prev. 22
  23. Central Oklahoma - Prev. NR
  24. Delta St. (Miss.) - Prev. 24t
  25. Indiana (Pa.) - Prev. NR

Dropped Out: 

Virginia Union (21), Wingate (N.C.) (24t)

Others Receiving Votes: 

Johnson C. Smith (N.C.), 17; Findlay (Ohio), 12; Bemidji St. (Minn.), 8; Carson-Newman (Tenn.), 7; Davenport (Mich.), 7; Southern Arkansas, 3; Clark Atlanta (Ga.), 2; East Stroudsburg (Pa.), 2; Fort Hays St. (Kan.), 2; Frostburg St. (Md.), 2; Virginia Union, 2; Angelo St. (Tex.), 1; New Haven (Conn.), 1.

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