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Dakota Wesleyan hosts Briar Cliff in GPAC football matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:51 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

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Summary

Dakota Wesleyan University football faces Briar Cliff on Saturday at Joe Quintal Field, aiming to improve to 3-1 overall and 3-0 in Great Plains Athletic Conference play. The Tigers have momentum after defeating Waldorf 40-21 in their last game, while the Chargers seek their first win this season, having lost all three games so far. The match marks a significant challenge for Briar Cliff, which has not won on the road against Dakota Wesleyan in nearly two decades. Both teams have notable statistics: Dakota Wesleyan leads in interceptions and has had a strong red zone record, while Briar Cliff's quarterback Brock Saya ranks fourth in the GPAC for passing yards per game.

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By the Numbers

•Game scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Joe Quintal Field
•Dakota Wesleyan has a 2-1 record, 2-0 in GPAC
•Briar Cliff is 0-3, seeking first season win
•DWU's defense has a league-best seven interceptions
•Briar Cliff quarterback Brock Saya averages 244.7 passing yards per game

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11:51 PMYahoo Sports — DWU football gameday: Tigers welcome Briar Cliff for GPAC matchup

What they're saying

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Sep. 18—MITCHELL — Dakota Wesleyan University football returns home on Saturday and looks to extend its solid start to Great Plains Athletic Conference play against visiting Briar Cliff. With a win, the Tigers can move to 3-1 on the season and 3-0 in conference play, and a victory would also be the first three-game win streak under third-year coach Alex Kretzschmar. DWU will face a Charger ...
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