[tps_header]And then, there were four teams left standing 2015 D2 Football Playoffs.
With two weeks before we crown a national champion in Kansas City, the D2 football playoffs semifinals are set. Which of these four teams will bring home the gold?
We take a look at both semifinal games, including links for ticket information, live audio, video and stats, and a brief look at each team. (Click here for a preview of Grand Valley State at Shepherd.)[divider]
D2 FOOTBALL SEMIFINALS
SUPER REGION 2 vs. SUPER REGION 3
BR-2 West Georgia Wolves (12-1, Super Region 2 Champions)
at
BR-1 Northwest Missouri Bearcats (13-0, Super Region 3 Champions)
Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Eastern (2:30 p.m. Central)
N. Grand Ave., Maryville, Mo. 64468
NORTHWEST MISSOURI LIVE AUDIO (KXCV-FM, Maryville, Mo.)
WEST GEORGIA LIVE AUDIO (WCKS-FM, Fruithurst, Ala./Carrollton, Ga.)
LIVE VIDEO (ESPN3)
LIVE STATS[divider][/tps_header]
SCOUTING WEST GEORGIA
Location: Carrollton, Ga.
Conference: Gulf South Conference
Head Coach: Will Hall
D2 Football Playoffs Appearance: 6th (1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2014)
All-Time D2 Football Playoffs Record: 4-5
Best D2 Football Playoffs Finish: National Semifinals (2014, 2015)
2015 D2 Football Playoffs:
- First Round: BYE
- Second Round: Def. #4 BR-9 Valdosta State 27-20
- Quarterfinals: Def. #6 BR-21 Tuskegee 35-6
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Offense
- Sr. QB Dallas Dickey: Threw for 2,119 yards and 20 touchdowns on 160-of-256 (62.5 percent) passing; completed 16-of-24 passes for 398 yards and 3 TDs vs. Tuskegee
- Fr. RB Devontae Jackson: Rushed for 981 yards and 9 TDs on 106 carries on the season; also caught 14 passes for 156 yards and 3 TDs
- Fr. RB Aares McCall: Rushed for 484 yards and 3 TDs on the season
- Sr. WR Shaq Hall: Caught team-high 56 passes for 641 yards and 6 TDs, including 7 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown vs. Tuskegee
- Soph. WR Qa Walker: Led team with 679 receiving yards and 9 TDs; caught three passes for 153 yards and a touchdown vs. Tuskegee
Defense
- Sr. DE Alex Armah: Recorded 50 tackles (13.5 for loss) and forced two fumbles on the season
- Jr. DT Dylan Donahue: Led team with 15.5 tackles for loss (11 sacks) on the season
- Sr. LB Marion Chapman: Led team with 72 tackles (10.5 for loss); intercepted a pass vs. Tuskegee
- Sr. S Carlos Hutton: Recorded 45 tackles (3.5 for loss) and an interception on the season
- Soph. S Zed Brown: Tied for team lead with 5 passes defended (3 pass breakups, 2 INTs)
