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GVSU Football Runs Over Michigan Tech in 20-0 Win

GVSU Football Runs Over Michigan Tech in 20-0 Win

Grand Valley State defeated Michigan Tech 20-0 behind a strong performance from Avery Moore as he returned from injury. GVSU's rushing attack dominated.

Nov 9, 2024 by R. R. Ellis
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Grand Valley State improved to 8-1 with a 20-0 shutout victory over the Michigan Tech Huskies in Houghton, Michigan. 

The Lakers will certainly take the win, as they push to build momentum going into the D2 playoffs.

Avery Moore returned from injury to rush for nearly 100 yards, a rushing touchdown, and a passing touchdown. Moore used the rushing attack and play-action as the Lakers dominated possession, keeping the ball for over 40 minutes. 

The GVSU defense also stepped up, holding the Huskies to 100 yards total for the game. 

Michigan Tech's defense also played well, despite the loss, and put up multiple goal-line stands. Ultimately, though, the GVSU rushing attack wore them down. 

Recap the game below or subscribe to watch the replay.

Stat Leaders

Grand Valley State

  • Avery Moore (QB): 8/16, 138 yards, 1 TD, 13 carries, 94 yards, 1 TD
  • Gavin Cossou (WR): 4 receptions, 70 yards, 17.5 avg
  • Khalil Eichelberger (RB): 13 carries, 59 yards, 1 TD, 2 receptions, 30 yards

Michigan Tech

  • Owen Watson (LB): 14 tackles
  • Junyoung Chung (LB): 10 tackles
  • Austin Schlicht (DL): 7 tackles, 2 sacks

Full Time Stats

Total Yards:

  • Grand Valley State: 477 yards
  • Michigan Tech: 100 yards

Rushing Yards:

  • Grand Valley State: 242
  • Michigan Tech: 64

Receiving Yards:

  • Grand Valley State: 235
  • Michigan Tech: 36

Yards Per Play:

  • Grand Valley State: 5.42
  • Michigan Tech: 2.33

Time of Possession:

  • Grand Valley State: 40:51
  • Michigan Tech: 19:09

3rd Down Efficiency:

  • Grand Valley State: 11-19
  • Michigan Tech: 3-12

4th Down Efficiency:

  • Grand Valley State: 1-5
  • Michigan Tech: 0-0

End Of Game

GVSU 20, Michigan Tech 0

Grand Valley State will move to 8-1 after defeating Michigan Tech. The Huskies defense played strong, but the Lakers were able to put enough points on the board to get the win. 

The Lakers dominated the time of possession and sealed the victory with a solid running game, while their defense held Michigan Tech scoreless.

GVSU Fumbles Through Endzone

Lakers gift Michigan Tech with a touchback with about three minutes left in the game. 

Grand Valley Keeps Running - 4Q 8:00

Even when they're not at their best, Grand Valley State is able to control possession by consistently running the football and utilizing play-action when they need it. 

GVSU has four or five different runners that are capable of breaking one off at any moment, including quarterback Avery Moore, who has returned today in good form. 

GVSU Held At Goal-Line Again

Michigan Tech keeps GVSU from scoring only yards from the end zone. 

With about ten minutes left in the quarter, Michigan Tech would really have to ramp up the offense to give themselves a chance. 

Fourth Quarter Begins - 4Q 15:00

GVSU 20, Michigan Tech 0

Grand Valley starts the quarter with a 2nd and 10 from the MTU38 yard line. 

Closer Look At Moore Touchdown

Avery Moore Touchdown!

GVSU 20, Michigan Tech 0

Moore breaks through and scrambles for the touchdown. He goes untouched into the endzone. 

The fourth quarter is a couple of minutes away. 

Bacik misses the XP. 

MTU Offense Sputters - 3Q 6:27

Not much there from the Alex Fries and the Huskies' offense so far this game. 

MTU goes three-and-out and punts from the endzone back to GVSU. 

Tech Holds GVSU On Fourth And Goal

Miscommunication between Udengwu and the receiver as the QB throws it away, ending GVSU's drive at the four-yard line. 

MTU Almost Intercepts In Endzone - 3Q 10:27

Udengwu goes for the touchdown and Jared Tarrance nearly comes down with the interception for Michigan Tech. 

Kyle Nott Handoff For 15 Yards

GVSU starts the second half with a big run from Kyle Nott. 

Second Half Begins - 3Q 15:00

GVSU 14, Michigan Tech 0

Michigan Tech kicks off to GVSU to start the second half. 

Halftime Stats

Rushing Yards:

  • Grand Valley State: 113
  • Michigan Tech: 41

Receiving Yards:

  • Grand Valley State: 107
  • Michigan Tech: 29

Yards Per Play:

  • Grand Valley State: 5.24
  • Michigan Tech: 2.50

Time of Possession:

  • Grand Valley State: 18:07
  • Michigan Tech: 11:53

3rd Down Efficiency:

  • Grand Valley State: 3-8
  • Michigan Tech: 2-7

4th Down Efficiency:

  • Grand Valley State: 1-2
  • Michigan Tech: 0-0

Halftime In Houghton

GVSU 14, Michigan Tech 0

Grand Valley State up two touchdowns against Michigan Tech. 

Closer Look At Nott Touchdown

Touchdown Lakers!

GVSU 14, Michigan Tech 0

Avery Moore scrambles and passes to Kyle Nott for the touchdown before halftime. 

Moore shakes off the rust and puts GVSU up by two touchdowns before halftime. 

Huge Run From Eichelberger

GVSU looks like they're about to score again before halftime. 

Khalil Eichelberger runs for 19 yards. 

They will receive the ball after halftime. 

GVSU Running Two-Minute Offense - 2Q 2:00

GVSU 7, Michigan Tech 0

Grand Valley is trying to work their way down the field before halftime. 

Lakers have the ball at their own 31-yard line. 

Closer Look At GVSU Interception

GVSU Interception!

Damonte McCurdy intercepts Alex Fries to give GVSU possession again. 

Closer Look At Fake Punt

GVSU Fake Punt!

Lakers punter Sundermann passes to Lakers tight end Gavin Cossou for 33 yards and the first down. 

The Huskies were not expecting it at all. 

First Quarter Ends

GVSU 7, Michigan Tech 0

MTU has a 1st and 10 on their own 42-yard line. 

Closer Look At Eichelberger TD

Eichelberger Scores!

GVSU 7, Michigan Tech 0

Khalil Eichelberger crushed through the MTU defense on the goalline to put the first points on the board. 

GVSU Stringing Plays Together - 1Q 2:35

The Lakers have broken through and look like they're about to score. 

Defenses Dominating Early On

Michigan Tech punts back to GVSU. 

Not a lot of plus offense from either team yet. 

Avery Moore Sacked by MTU - 1Q 8:40

GVSU's second possession ends in an Avery Moore sack. 

Michigan Tech's defense is playing very well so far. 

GVSU Takes Back Possession - 1Q 10:18

GVSU 0, Michigan Tech 0

Let's see if they can put it together on their second drive. 

Alex Fries Runs For 15 Yards

Big run early on for the Michigan Tech QB. 

Gives MTU a first down for the first time this game. 

GVSU Goes Three-And-Out - 1Q 12:33

A lack of offense from either team to start this game. 

MTU shuts down Avery Moore in his first possession back from injury. 

Avery Moore Takes The Field

Moore has been out with an injury the last two weeks. 

Huskies Go Three-And Out - 1Q 14:00

There was a good run from Jake Rueff, but MTU was unable to get a first down in their first possession against GVSU. 

The 3rd-down pass was batted down by the Lakers defense. 

GVSU Kicks Off To MTU - 1Q 15:00

GVSU 0, Michigan Tech 0

And we're off. 

Avery Moore Confirmed To Start For GVSU

Vinnie Meschi started last week and filled in for an injured Avery Moore and Ike Udengwu, leading the Lakers to a 51-28 victory over Wayne State. 

However, Avery Moore is expected to be starting for GVSU this afternoon, which can only be viewed as a coup for the Lakers as they prepare for the D2 playoffs. 

How To Watch GVSU Vs. Michigan Tech

Grand Valley State vs. Michigan Tech will stream live on FloFootball and the FloSports app.

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

Grand Valley State Schedule 2024

  • Thursday, Sep. 5 - GVSU vs. Central State - W 58-0
  • Saturday, Sep. 14 - GVSU vs. Colorado State Pueblo - W 24-21
  • Saturday, Sep. 21 - GVSU vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse - W 20-13
  • Saturday, Sep. 28 - GVSU vs. West Florida - W 31-7
  • Saturday, Oct. 5 - GVSU vs. Davenport - W 24-7
  • Saturday, Oct. 12 - GVSU vs. Northern Michigan - W 49-17
  • Saturday, Oct. 19 - GVSU vs. Saginaw Valley State - W 16-9
  • Saturday, Oct. 26 - GVSU vs. Ferris State - L 7-34
  • Saturday, Nov. 2 - GVSU vs. Wayne State - W 51-28
  • Saturday, Nov. 9 - GVSU vs. Michigan Tech
  • Saturday, Nov. 16 - GVSU vs. Roosevelt

Michigan Tech Schedule 2024

  • Thursday, Aug. 29 - Michigan Tech vs. No. 25 Bemidji State - L 13-19
  • Thursday, Sep. 5 - Michigan Tech vs. South Dakota Mines - W 52-50
  • Saturday, Sep. 14 - Michigan Tech vs. Hillsdale - W 21-6
  • Saturday, Sep. 21 - Michigan Tech vs. No. 13 Wisconsin-Oshkosh - W 44-7
  • Saturday, Oct. 5 - Michigan Tech vs. Wayne State - W 22-7
  • Saturday, Oct. 12 - Michigan Tech vs. Davenport - L 20-24
  • Saturday, Oct. 19 - Michigan Tech vs. No. 4 Ferris State - L 13-51
  • Saturday, Oct. 26 - Michigan Tech vs. Northern Michigan - W 39-9
  • Saturday, Nov. 2 - Michigan Tech vs. Roosevelt - W 20-7
  • Saturday, Nov. 9 - Michigan Tech vs. No. 5 Grand Valley State
  • Saturday, Nov. 16 - Michigan Tech vs. Saginaw Valley State

NCAA Division 2 Football Regional Rankings

Super Region One

  1. Charleston (West Virginia) – 9-0 (In-region: 9-0)
  2. Kutztown – 9-0 (In-region: 9-0)
  3. California (Pennsylvania) – 7-1 (In-region: 7-1)
  4. Slippery Rock – 7-1 (In-region: 7-1)
  5. Ashland – 7-2 (In-region: 7-2)
  6. East Stroudsburg – 8-1 (In-region: 8-1)
  7. Findlay – 8-1 (In-region: 8-1)
  8. New Haven – 6-2 (In-region: 6-2)
  9. Tiffin – 7-2 (In-region: 7-1)
  10. Assumption – 5-3 (In-region: 5-3)

Super Region Two

  1. Wingate – 7-1 (In-region: 7-1)
  2. West Alabama – 7-1 (In-region: 7-1)
  3. Valdosta State – 8-0 (In-region: 8-0)
  4. Johnson C. Smith – 8-1 (In-region: 8-1)
  5. Carson-Newman – 7-1 (In-region: 6-1)
  6. Virginia Union – 7-1 (In-region: 7-1)
  7. Winston-Salem State – 6-2 (In-region: 5-2)
  8. Lenoir-Rhyne – 7-2 (In-region: 6-2)
  9. Miles – 7-1 (In-region: 7-1)
  10. West Florida – 6-2 (In-region: 5-1)

Super Regional Three

  1. Ferris State – 8-1 (In-region: 7-1)
  2. Grand Valley State – 7-1 (In-region: 5-1)
  3. Pittsburg State – 7-2 (In-region: 7-2)
  4. Central Oklahoma – 7-1 (In-region: 7-1)
  5. Ouachita Baptist – 8-1 (In-region: 8-1)
  6. Harding – 8-1 (In-region: 8-1)
  7. Emporia State – 7-2 (In-region: 6-2)
  8. Saginaw Valley State – 7-2 (In-region: 7-2)
  9. UIndy – 8-1 (In-region: 8-1)
  10. Southern Arkansas – 7-2 (In-region: 7-2)

Super Region Four

  1. Colorado State University Pueblo – 8-1 (In-region: 8-0)
  2. Augustana (South Dakota) – 7-1 (In-region: 7-1)
  3. Minnesota State Mankato – 7-2 (In-region: 7-2)
  4. Western Colorado University – 8-1 (In-region: 8-1)
  5. Angelo State – 7-2 (In-region: 7-0)
  6. Central Washington – 6-2 (In-region: 6-2)
  7. Sioux Falls – 6-2 (In-region: 6-2)
  8. Western Oregon – 6-1 (In-region: 6-1)
  9. Colorado Mesa – 7-2 (In-region: 7-2)
  10. Colorado School of Mines – 7-2 (In-region: 7-2)

Where Every Ranked Division II Team Is Playing This Weekend

  • No. 1 Valdosta State at Delta State
  • Saginaw Valley State vs No. 2 Ferris State
  • West Chester vs No. 3 Kutztown
  • No. 4 Harding at East Central
  • No. 5 Grand Valley State at Michigan Tech
  • No. 6 Charleston at West Virginia Wesleyan
  • No. 7 Colorado State-Pueblo vs No. 14 Colorado School of Mines
  • No. 8 Central Oklahoma at Washburn
  • No. 9 Ouachita Baptist at Oklahoma Baptist
  • Seton Hill vs No. 10 Slippery Rock
  • Chadron State vs No. 11 Western Colorado
  • No. 12 West Alabama at Shorter
  • No. 13 Pittsburg State at Northwest Missouri State
  • Missouri S&T vs No. 15 Indianapolis
  • Sioux Falls vs No. 16 Augustana
  • North Greenville vs No. 17 West Florida
  • Edinboro vs No. 18t California
  • UMary vs No. 18t Minnesota State
  • Central Missouri vs No. 20 Emporia State
  • No. 21t Carson-Newman at Tusculum
  • No. 21t Lenoir-Rhyne at Catawba
  • No. 23 Angelo State at Western Oregon 
  • Northwood vs No. 24t Findlay
  • Newberry vs No. 24t Wingate

AFCA NCAA Division II Football Rankings In Week 11

  • 1. Valdosta St. (Ga.) (24) 8-0 - Prev. 1
  • 2. Ferris St. (Mich.) (6) 8-1 - Prev. 2
  • 3. Kutztown (Pa.) 9-0 - Prev. 4
  • 4. Harding (Ark.) 8-1 - Prev. 6
  • 5. Grand Valley St. (Mich.) 8-1 - Prev. 7
  • 6. Charleston (W.Va.) 9-0 - Prev. 9
  • 7. Colorado St.-Pueblo 8-1 - Prev. 10
  • 8. Central Oklahoma 8-1 - Prev. 13
  • 9. Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) 8-1 - Prev. 3
  • 10. Slippery Rock (Pa.) 7-1 - Prev. 14
  • 11. Western Colorado 8-1 - Prev. 8
  • 12. West Alabama 7-1 - Prev. 15
  • 13. Pittsburg St. (Kan.) 7-2 - Prev. 5
  • 14. Colorado School of Mines 7-2 - Prev. 18
  • 15. Indianapolis (Ind.) 8-1 - Prev. 19
  • 16. Augustana (S.D.) 7-2 - Prev. 20
  • 17. West Florida 6-2 - Prev. 21
  • 18t. California (Pa.) 7-1 - Prev. 23
  • 18t. Minnesota St. 7-2 - Prev. 22
  • 20. Emporia St. (Kan.) 7-2 - Prev. 11
  • 21t. Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 8-1 - Prev. 24
  • 21t. Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) 7-2 - Prev. 12
  • 23. Angelo St. (Tex.) 7-2 - Prev. NR
  • 24t. Findlay (Ohio) 8-1 - Prev. 25
  • 24t. Wingate (N.C.) 7-1 - Prev. NR

Dropped Out: Johnson C. Smith (N.C.) (16), Central Washington (17)

Others Receiving Votes: Johnson C. Smith (N.C.), 74; Central Washington, 41; Virginia Union, 40; Sioux Falls (S.D.), 24; Fort Hays St. (Kan.), 23; Ashland (Ohio), 18; Colorado Mesa, 15; Central Missouri, 13; Saginaw Valley St. (Mich.), 7; Southern Arkansas, 7; New Haven (Conn.), 4; Miles (Ala.), 1.

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