DAYTON, Ohio (Interstat) — The Dayton Flyers built a 28-point halftime lead and survived a furious third-quarter rally by Morehead State to secure a 35-28 victory on Saturday at Jayne Stadium. The Flyers improved to 3-1, while the Eagles fell to 2-3.

Dayton quarterback Bryce Schondelmyer threw for 221 yards and a touchdown, while running back Mason Hackett rushed for 92 yards and a score. Morehead State’s Bryce Patterson led the comeback effort, throwing for 252 yards and two touchdowns, but a late field goal attempt was blocked to seal the win for the Flyers.