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Tigers Aim for 3-0 GPAC Start at Home
19 Sep
Summary
- Tigers seek third consecutive win and third GPAC victory.
- Briar Cliff aims for first road win in Mitchell in 20 years.
- DWU boasts league-best seven interceptions on defense.
Dakota Wesleyan University football returns to Joe Quintal Field on Saturday, September 19, 2026, seeking to extend their successful start to Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) play. With a victory against visiting Briar Cliff, the Tigers can achieve a 3-1 overall record and a 3-0 standing in conference games, marking a significant milestone for third-year coach Alex Kretzschmar.
Briar Cliff enters the matchup with an 0-3 record and is actively pursuing their first win of the season, as well as their first road victory against DWU in nearly 20 years. The historical series favors DWU, leading 14-9, and the home team has dominated recently, with the Tigers winning the last seven encounters in Mitchell.
Defensively, DWU has been a formidable force, leading the GPAC with seven interceptions this season and accumulating 10 total takeaways. Quarterback Jed Jenson has been instrumental for the Tigers, leading the conference in pass attempts and ranking fourth in passing touchdowns. Meanwhile, Briar Cliff's offense relies on quarterback Brock Saya, who is fourth in the GPAC in passing yards per game.
Looking ahead, Dakota Wesleyan will travel to Midland, Nebraska, on September 26, 2026, for a game against Midland University. Briar Cliff will have an off week before hosting Waldorf University on October 3, 2026. Several other GPAC games are scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026.
