Dayton pulled off a wild 37-32 victory over San Diego this past Saturday, and the Pioneer Football League was absolutely paying attention. Seriously, what a game! The PFL officially recognized two University of Dayton football players for their monumental efforts in that thrilling comeback.
Lochow: The Clutch Performer Who Just Kept Scoring
Senior wide receiver Gavin Lochow snagged PFL Offensive Player of the Week, and man, did he earn it. This dude was a scoring machine, crossing the goal line three times. He caught a 10-yard touchdown pass late in the second quarter to put UD up 21-10 at halftime, and then busted out a ridiculous 56-yard touchdown run early in the third, pushing the Flyers’ lead to 28-10. But the real kicker? When Dayton trailed San Diego 32-31 late in the fourth quarter, quarterback Bryce Schondelmyer found Lochow for a clutch 13-yard touchdown with just 57 seconds left on the clock. That’s a game-winner, folks! Lochow ended up with 11 catches and a massive 145 all-purpose yards, including 83 receiving, 56 rushing, and six return yards. He was simply unstoppable.
Lewis IV: The Spark That Ignited the Comeback
But here’s the thing, Dayton wouldn’t have even been in a position for that epic finish without junior wideout LeRoy Lewis IV. He absolutely earned his Special Teams Player of the Week honors. The Flyers were down 10-0 midway through the first quarter, looking for a spark, and Lewis delivered a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown! You want to talk about igniting a comeback? That play completely changed the momentum and got Dayton back in the game. What a critical moment. These two studs now join Paul Kelly, Javawn Brooks, and Joe Kingsbury as PFL weekly award winners, cementing their spots in the Dayton record books.
Dayton is currently tied for first place in the PFL, which is huge! They’re hitting the road this Saturday, October 31, to face Stetson in DeLand, Florida. Kickoff is at 1 p.m., and you can catch the game on WHIO Radio with Larry Hansgen and Mike Kelly. This team is on fire, and you absolutely don’t want to miss what happens next.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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