Media Invite and Media Packet for Northwest Football
Rangers Host MACCC title Game this Saturday.
Senatobia, MS (11/11/2025) — MEDIA INVITE ONLY - DO NOT PUBLISH
Northwest Mississippi Community College vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast Bobby Franklin Field | Senatobia, Mississippi Saturday, November 15, 2025 - Kickoff at 2:00 P.M. Stream: nwccrangers.com/watch | Broadcast with Caleb Burggraaf & Russell Copeland
Contact: Dr. Andrew Dale, Associate Vice President for Community Relations Email: adale@northwestms.edu | Phone: (662) 562-3319 On-site Media Check-in: Press Box - Bobby Franklin Field (opens 12:30 P.M.)
Please join us in Senatobia this Saturday 11/15 to cover the MACCC Championship Game. Please RSVP with Dr. Dale to request your media credentials for full-field access before, during and after the game.
The #4-ranked Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers (9-1) return to the MACCC Championship Game on Saturday, November 15, hosting #7 Mississippi Gulf Coast at Bobby Franklin Field in Senatobia. Kickoff is set for 2:00 P.M., marking the program's 4th championship appearance in the last five seasons under head coach Benjy Parker. With a share of the MACCC North Division title and one of the top defenses in the nation, the Rangers are seeking their 13th conference championship and a potential berth in the NJCAA Playoffs.
The Standard of Consistency: Head Coach Benjy Parker has led Northwest to three conference titles since 2020 and a 75-21 career record (.781).
Clutch in the Moment: Northwest punched its ticket to the title game with a dramatic 28-27 semifinal victory at Copiah-Lincoln, sealed by Elliott Helps' end-zone interception.
A Complete Team: The Rangers have posted over 400 yards per game of total offense and forced 33 sacks and 15 takeaways this season.
Balanced Attack: Quarterback Neko Fann (1,870 yards, 19 TDs) and running back Julius Pope (703 yards, 8 TDs) lead a balanced offense with 41 touchdowns.
Explosive Playmakers: M.J. Johnson and Keon Hutchins each have six touchdown receptions, including Hutchins' 216-yard, 3-TD performance vs. Southwest.
Northwest's defense has been the program's anchor all season, holding opponents to 46 rushing yards per game, with two shutouts and three defensive touchdowns. Leaders include Myles Miller (7.5 sacks), Jerry Wall III (4.5 sacks), and Chris Thomas (7.5 tackles-for-loss).
Date
Opponent
Result
Highlight
Aug. 28
@ Pearl River
W 42-17
366 rushing yards in opener
Sept. 4
East Central
W 29-10
Pope, Glover each rush for 100+
Sept. 11
@ East Mississippi
L 28-34
28-10 second-half rally falls short
Sept. 18
Coahoma
W 45-0
First shutout since 2017
Sept. 25
@ Northeast
W 34-27
Traylor's 133-yard night in comeback
Oct. 9
Southwest
W 33-13
Hutchins' 216-yard, 3-TD explosion
Oct. 16
MDCC
W 51-0
Largest win margin in series history
Oct. 23
@ Holmes
W 45-10
Balanced offense, playoff push
Oct. 30
Itawamba
W 24-7
Clinched North Division title
Nov. 8
@ Co-Lin
W 28-27
Johnson's 3 TDs, Helps' walk-off INT
Points Per Game: 35.9 | Opponents: 14.5 Total Offense: 409.0 ypg | Opponents: 247.2 ypg Rushing Yards: 1,901 | Passing Yards: 2,222 | Sacks: 33 | Red Zone Efficiency: 86% Team Leaders: Passing: Fann - 1,870 yds, 19 TDs Rushing: Pope - 703 yds, 8 TDs Receiving: Hutchins - 585 yds, 6 TDs Tackles: Jones & Wall III - 47 each Sacks: Miller - 7.5 | Wall - 4.5 Kicking: Wolfe - 11 FGs, 44 PATs, 77 pts
Press Check-In: Opens 12:30 P.M. at Bobby Franklin Field
Press Box & Broadcast: RangerTV broadcast with Caleb Burggraaf and Russell Copeland. Postgame: Head Coach Benjy Parker and select players available on the field and in media room after trophy presentation. Parking: Reserved media parking at north gate. Follow: @NWCC_Rangers on X, Facebook, Instagram.
Founded in 1928, Northwest Mississippi Community College Football is one of the most successful programs in NJCAA history, boasting 12 MACCC titles, three national championships, and more than 130 All-Americans. Under Head Coach Benjy Parker, the Rangers have won three conference titles (2020, 2021, 2024), produced multiple All-Americans, and built a culture of excellence.
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