Tigers’ Miller named national player of the week
Of Harding’s 68 offensive plays, Miller was on the tackle for 21 of them, marking a new school record for a single game in the NCAA era.
Of Harding’s 68 offensive plays, Miller was on the tackle for 21 of them, marking a new school record for a single game in the NCAA era.
The National Football Foundation announced the list of 156 semifinalists across all levels of college football.
The biggest jump in the polls came from D2Football.com, where the Tigers moved up five spots from No. 9 to No. 4, tying the program’s all-time highest national rank.
Miller helped Ouachita’s defense limit Harding’s offense to just 4.8 yards per play, which was two yards less than what the Bisons were averaging prior to the game.
Hanson and the Tigers started the week with a 3-0 win across the street against Henderson, and then posted a 3-0 win over Arkansas Tech.
Saturday night’s top 10 matchup between No. 9 Ouachita Baptist University and No. 7 Harding University came down to one score.
The #9 Tigers are set to host the #7 Bisons of Harding University in prime time. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. this Saturday at Cliff Harris Stadium at Benson-Williams Field.