Hillsdale at Notre Dame College

What: NCAA second-round Division II playoff game Where: Mueller Field When: Noon, Nov. 24 Records: Hillsdale 10-2, NDC 11-0

On deck: The winner plays either Slipper Rock or New Haven in a Dec. 1 NCAA quarterfinal

NDC update: The Falcons are hosting a playoff game for the first time in school history. “Any time as a firstyear team in the playoffs is hosting a game, I think you have a lot to prove,” said third-year coach Mike Jacobs . ... Freshman running back Jaleel McLaughlin (1,883 yard, 17 TDs) has been nominated for the Harlon Hill Trophy, which goes to the nation’s top player in Division II. “It means a lot,” said McLaughlin of the honor. “Not only for me, but for my offensive line.

Without them, I wouldn’t be doing this so I’m going to try and bring it home for them.” ... VASJ grad Marvelle Ross is a player to watch. The junior has 60 catches for 905 yards and nine touchdowns, and as a punt returner has returned three for scores . ... As the No. 1 seed in Super Region One, the Falcons were awarded a bye last week. They are averaging 35.4 points and 463.2 yards.

Hillsdale update: Hillsdale defeated Kutztown, 40-26, in its NCAA playoffs opener, and was the champion of the G-MAC . ... The Chargers’ top players are quarterback Chance Stewart (3,266 yards, 27 touchdown passes), running back David Graham (921 yards, 16 TDs), and wide recever Trey Brock (71 catches, 1,250 yard, 16 TDs) . ... This is the first meeting between the teams since 2012, when Hillsdale defeated NDC, 63-14 . ... Jacobs played Hillsdale twice when he coached at Indiana (Pa.). “They are a really disciplined team,” he said.