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Cornell running back Ralph Fleuranvil carries the ball against Army

Cornell Searching For First Win of the Season Against Mansfield

10/17/2023 11:00:00 AM

ITHACA, N.Y. — Looking for its first win of the season, the Cornell Big Red sprint football team hits the road this week for a matchup against Mansfield on Saturday, Oct. 21, at noon at Karl Van Norman Field. Hudl will stream the game live. 

Here's a close look at the contest, the 17th meeting between the Big Red and the Mountaineers. 

Cornell Notes

  • Sophomore defensive back Ian Applegate led Cornell's defense against Army, recording a career-high 11 tackles, including one for a loss. He's second on the team with 23 stops. 

  • Senior linebacker Billy Turner leads Cornell in total tackles (24) and is second in tackles for a loss (3). He's had at least six tackles in each game this season. 

  • Five Big Red defenders have recorded a sack this season. Sophomore linebacker Michael Mosier leads the unit with 1.5 sacks. 

  • Mosier also leads the team with 4.5 tackles for a loss. 

  • Cornerback Jaden Queen was named CSFL Co-Defensive Player of the Week after a two-interception performance against Penn in September. 

  • Senior running back Ralph Fleuranvil has 214 yards from scrimmage this season. He has 162 yards rushing and 52 yards receiving with one touchdown. 

Mansfield Notes

  • Mansfield has won its last two games against Chestnut Hill and Caldwell after starting the season with losses to Army and Navy. 

  • Quarterback Cashid Raymond leads the team in rushing yards (212) and touchdowns (3). He's passed for two touchdowns.

  • Wide receivers LaTrenton Randle and Eli Swan each have more than 130 yards receiving with a touchdown. Randle leads the team in catches (12) and yards (168). 

  • Linebacker Ian Mapp, one of the most productive defensive players in the CSFL this season, has 19 tackles, eight tackles for a loss and two sacks. Defensive lineman Marvens Ravix leads Mansfield with 2.5 sacks. 

  • Linebackers Gavin Hinman and Matt Robert have 39 and 37 tackles, respectively. 

  • Defensive back Chase Thompson has two interceptions, the most on the team. 

  • Mansfield's defense has allowed seven points or fewer in the last two games after giving up 47 and 45 against Army and Navy. 

Series Notes

  • Cornell won the first 14 games in this series but has lost the last three. 

  • Cornell is 8-1 against Mansfield on the road. 

  • The Big Red is averaging 28 points per game against Mansfield since the series began in 2008.

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