FHSU football holds final scrimmage prior to season opener

Bilat Salat awaits a pass from Treveon Albert during Wednesday's scrimmage. — Bilat Salat awaits a pass from Treveon Albert during Wednesday’s scrimmage.

The Fort Hays State football team held their final intrasquad scrimmage prior to their season opener Wednesday afternoon at Lewis Field.

The Tigers used the scrimmage to work on their game day routine including pregame warmups and a halftime break.

“We tried to make it as live as possible” fifth-year head coach Chris Brown said. “It didn’t go great today but I’m glad we did it today so we get our kids on the same page of how game day is”. “Hopefully they see today that they’ve got to get a lot better”.

Coach Chris Brown discusses Wednesday’s scrimmage

Quarterback Treveon Albert connected with redshirt freshman Codaryl Pandolfo on a 35-yard touchdown pass on the first play after a short halftime break to highlight the offense.

Head coach Chris Brown addresses his team following Wednesday's scrimmage. — Head coach Chris Brown addresses his team following Wednesday’s scrimmage.

Backup quarterback Jacob Mezera guided the No. 2 offense on a 15-play scoring drive then culminated with a 20-yard Drew O’Brien field goal.

Senior linebacker Justin McPhail intercepted a Treveon Albert pass in the two-minute drill to highlight the defense.

The Tigers open the season on the road Sept. 3 at Central Oklahoma.