FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 14 WILDCATS HOST NO.6 MARIAN KNIGHTS

#14 Indiana Wesleyan University (3-1, 0-1 MFSA) vs #6 Marian University (4-1, 2-0 MFSA)
1 p.m. | Wildcat Stadium | Marion, Ind.
ESPN | STRETCH | 860ESPN

THE GAME

IWU returns home to host the high-powered No. 6 Marian University Knights on Saturday. Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. with tickets being sold at IWUWildcats.com/Tickets. The Wildcats have never beaten the Knights but came close in 2019, giving it one last-ditch effort, but a fumble would lead to six points for the Knights with time expiring.

WHO ARE THE KNIGHTS

The Knights started their program back in 2007-08 and have won two NAIA National Championships (2012, 2015). They boast an overall program record of 126-42.
Additionally, they have claimed six MSFA Mideast League titles and nine NAIA FCS appearances, tallying a record of 18-7 in postseason play.
MU is led by Head Coach Mark Henninger who in eight seasons at the helm holds an overall record of 74-18.
Logan Blake anchored the defense as a freshman and received AFCA NAIA All-America Honorable Mention honors. He has 17.0 tackles on the season and two sacks. The team is led in tackles by Sir'Zion Dance with 26.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Knights have rushed for over 1,000 yards through five games and are led by Daylen Taylor, who averages 106 a game.
Zach Bundalo starts at quarterback and has 12 touchdowns so far this season, with his main target in the air Johnny William collecting seven of those.

TAILGATING

The excitement of grilling and spending time with loved ones is back, with lots opening up five hours prior to kickoff.
To learn more about tailgating or to refresh yourself on the do's and don'ts visit https://iwuwildcats.com/FBGameday.

TICKETS

Fans still needing tickets are encouraged to visit IWUWildcats.com/Tickets before the game to avoid the long ticket lines.
All tickets are now digital and sales made inside and outside of Wildcat stadium will need to be made using a debit or credit card as cash is no longer accepted.

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 14 WILDCATS HOST NO.6 MARIAN KNIGHTS