After dismantling Valparaiso last weekend, the Dayton Flyers football team looks to continue its momentum Saturday against San Diego.

Winners of six consecutive games, the Flyers enter this weekend's contest with a 6-1 record (4-0 in the Pioneer Football League). They beat Valparaiso 38-7, giving up just two first downs and 60 yards of total offense the entire game.

"Overall it was a very good effort and a well-executed game by our team," head coach Rick Chamberlin said. "We didn't lose focus playing our best football on either side of the ball."

Dayton will face the Toreros boasting the reigning PFL Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, senior quarterback Steve Valentino and senior defensive end Brandon Wingeier. The honor was Valentino's second of the season and Wingeier's first. Valentino went over 100 yards passing and rushing while recording three rushing touchdowns. Wingeier had four tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception that he returned for a touchdown.

San Diego is coming off a loss to Jacksonville, putting them at 3-4 (2-3) on the season. Coach Chamberlin is not taking them lightly, however.

I am worried about their speed and athleticism," he said. "San Diego has a ton of athletes. We need to prevent their offense from getting in the open field and be precise with our offense to keep their speedy defense at bay."

San Diego's starting quarterback, redshirt freshman Sam Scudellari, is out for the season after fracturing his left fibula in the loss to Jacksonville. Redshirt sophomore Justin Fontenberry, who entered the fourth quarter of last week's game in place of Scudellari, will get the start for the Toreros.

No matter who San Diego planned on having in at the quarterback position, one player the Flyers need to be wary of is redshirt sophomore wide receiver John McGough. This season McGough has totaled 30 catches for 466 yards and four touchdowns.

"We'll definitely play some zone to help contain their speed and avoid one-on-one coverage with McGough," Chamberlin said. "We have to be sure to play good, sound defense and avoid giving up the big play."

While the Flyers can't afford to look ahead, a week after the game against San Diego Dayton hosts the Butler Bulldogs who hold sole possession of first place with a 7-0 (6-0) record. Despite this huge game approaching, Chamberlin will be sure his players are ready for San Diego. Even with the 3-4 record, the Toreros lost to Butler by just one point and to Drake, who is tied with the Flyers, by three points.

"Our past experiences with San Diego will keep us grounded," he said. "Our guys will be focused on this game and this game only. San Diego's had some injuries, but they're a quality team who is deep and still dangerous."