![]() It is certainly the shortest distance traveled by any rivalry in the history of college football. Henderson State can literally walk to Cliff Harris Stadium from its locker room. What makes it so special is the proximity. Saturday marks the 91st meeting of the Battle of the Ravine. Battle of the Ravine: Henderson State at Ouachita Baptist Junior linebacker Derrick McGreevey has led the defense with 111 tackles this season and will need to lead the charge against Marstall. Washburn has gone 1-3 down the stretch and now sit at 6-4. The Ichabods looked like a surprise team of 2016, getting off to a 5-1 start, their lone loss a near-upset of then No. Defensively, Gabe Cleveland has been one of the best linebackers all season, averaging 11.6 tackles a game. Quarterback Braxton Marstall, however, has lived up to expectations, throwing for 2,703 yards, 22 touchdowns and just three interceptions. It hasn't turned out the way the Hornets expected, as they enter the finale 5-5. ![]() The other six times, both teams left tied.Įmporia State came into this season with lofty expectations, ranked No. ![]() The Hornets have won 55 times, with Washburn claiming 52 victories. The Turnpike Tussle: Washburn at Emporia StateĪccording to Emporia State Athletics, "The Turnpike Tussle between Emporia State and Washburn is the second most played active rivalry in NCAA Division II history now that Black Hills State and South Dakota Mines have joined DII." This is the 114th meeting between the Hornets and Ichabods, and it's about as even as it gets. Rivalries will add to their lore, conferences will be decided, and final bids to the DII football playoffs will be claimed. There are plenty of games to watch this weekend. RELATED: Preseason favorites fall as Ashland enters the Top 10 in Week 10's poll reactions ![]() As the saying goes, they saved the best for last. There is just one week remaining in the DII football regular season. ![]()
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