STAT LINE: 5 total tackles (5 solo), 3.0 TFL, 2.0 sack, FF, FR
Ferguson was a driving force behind Robert Morris’ first shutout since 2010. The versatile veteran made five solo stops, including 3.0 TFL, in the 23-0 triumph over Virginia Military Institute at Joe Walton Stadium. He also had a hand in two key takeaways. Ferguson’s first noteworthy moment came midway through the first quarter when he pounced on a fumble at the VMI 48-yard line, setting the scene for a RMU touchdown drive. With the visitors looking to cut into a 14-0 deficit and facing a 3rd-and-1 near midfield, Ferguson laid a hit on the ball carrier and forced a fumble that gave the Colonials possession of the ball at VMI 48 two plays into the second quarter. On VMI’s second possession of the second quarter, Ferguson dropped the quarterback for a five-yard loss on a second down play in RMU territory. He derailed a third-quarter possession with a solo sack on first down.