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Concord looks to free itself from Frostburg slump today at Callaghan Stadium

ATHENS — The Concord University football team hasn’t beaten Frostburg State since 2022. Has the time finally arrived for the Mountain Lions to bring this troublesome slump to an end? Getting back in the win column is the major objective this weekend for Concord (2-2, 0-2), which takes on the Bobcats today in an MEC clash at Callaghan Stadium, in Athens. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. The Mountain ...

Concord University's football team has not won against Frostburg State since 2022. The Mountain Lions face the Bobcats today in an MEC clash at Callaghan Stadium in Athens with the goal of ending their losing streak. Concord (2-2, 0-2) hopes to improve on their recent performance, which includes a 43-42 loss to West Liberty. Frostburg State has dropped two games by just one possession this season, including a 34-26 loss at Shepherd and a 30-24 overtime defeat at West Liberty.

Concord's head football coach, Cody Edwards, emphasized the need for his team to start strong and maintain that energy throughout the game. This weekend, Concord aims to capitalize on their offensive prowess, ranking first in the MEC in passing yards (1,040) and seventh in passing touchdowns (seven). Sophomore Devin Kargman led the team with a career-high 305 yards and three touchdowns in the recent loss to West Liberty.

Concord's defense, led by senior defensive lineman Nick Mercer, has shown improvement, recording five sacks and moving within 0.5 sack of the MEC lead. Both Frostburg State's and Concord's offenses have struggled on the ground, averaging only 126 yards per game. Frostburg State's quarterback, Jordan Brooks, has thrown for over 800 yards and six touchdowns, while Concord's Jordan Kargman is leading the MEC with 1,040 passing yards.

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