{
  "id": 10091253,
  "title": "No. 18 Midland runs wild, blanks DWU football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/no-18-midland-runs-wild-blanks-dwu-football",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T23:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-18-midland-runs-wild-234800321.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, Midland University dominated Dakota Wesleyan Tigers with a 49-0 shutout in a Great Plains Athletic Conference football game at Heedum Field. Famed Midland quarterback Brodey Johnson led the way, throwing for 306 yards and scoring four touchdowns. Midland's defense held the Tigers to a mere 1 yard of rushing, while allowing less than 9 points per game to their conference foes. Midland amassed a remarkable 612 yards of offense, securing the top spot in the conference. The Tigers struggled, finishing with a season-low 160 yards of offense and only 10 first downs. Notably, Midland's T.J. Covington and Jurrion Dickey formed a potent receiving duo, both catching two touchdowns and accumulating over 100 yards. Midland's defense also stifled the Tigers, preventing them from reaching the end zone until the final quarter. The Warriors will face No. 7 Morningside on October 3 in Sioux City, Iowa.",
  "summary": "Sep. 26—FREMONT, Neb. — In a battle of the last two undefeated football teams in the Great Plains Athletic Conference, it was all Midland University on Saturday afternoon over for the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers. No. 18 Midland rattled off 612 yards of offense and held the Tigers to 1 yard of rushing in a 49-0 shutout at Heedum Field. Midland (5-0, 4-0 GPAC) now has sole possession of first place ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Midland University dominates Dakota Wesleyan Tigers 49-0",
    "Brodey Johnson throws 306 yards, scores 4 touchdowns",
    "Midland secures top spot in conference with 612 yards offense"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This shutout win cements Midland's position atop the Great Plains Athletic Conference, showcasing the team's potent offense and stifling defense as they prepare to face a tough opponent in Morningside.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}