RJ Knaack (9/12/2022) - Athlete Awards - Upper Iowa University Athletics

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9/12/2022
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Knaack recorded 10 tackles including nine solo stops and two for loss with a sack in UIU's home-opening loss to Minnesota State University Moorhead, 24-21. The Peacock defense allowed just 88 yards rushing behind the play of Knaack and his fellow defenders. Cejai Parrish added seven tackles with one for loss and Baxter Bohr secured six stops with a sack. Offensively, Marcus Orr threw for 217 yards and two scores with Cole Ewald pulling down seven catches for 98 yards. On the ground, Desean Phillips gained 74 yards and scored once, while Willy Camacho added 86 yards between 14 rushes and 4 catches. UIU football is on the road this Saturday at the University of Minnesota Duluth; kickoff is slated for 6 p.m.

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