Hobart College senior linebacker Mike McGhee led a strong performance by the Statesmen defense against a high-performing Utica offense. He posted a game-high 14 tackles, including half a tackle for loss, as the Statesmen won 20-17. The Pioneers came into the game second in the nation in passing (456.5), third in pass efficiency (235.27), fifth in completion percentage (.786) and 20th in scoring (45.0), but Hobart limited the Pioneers to 287 yards passing, a 135.02 passer rating, .667 completion percentage and a mere 17 points.