Football 11/25/2022 1:47:00 PM

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 5 WILDCATS WELCOME NO. 6 BENEDICTINE TO MARION FOR NAIA FCS QUARTERFINALS

Football 11/25/2022 1:47:00 PM

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 5 WILDCATS WELCOME NO. 6 BENEDICTINE TO MARION FOR NAIA FCS QUARTERFINALS

PREVIEW

NO. 5 INDIANA WESLEYAN (10-1) vs. NO. 6 BENEDICTINE (11-1)
IWU takes the field in Marion for their quarterfinal game of the 2022 NAIA Football Championship Series at home in Wildcat Stadium.
The Wildcats won their first ever NAIA postseason game last week with a 14-7 win over Avila (Mo.).
The Ravens led 28-0 in their first round game last week, before the Southwestern (Kan.) scored midway through the final period.

KICKOFF

Saturday, Nov. 26 at 12:00 p.m. in Marion, Ind.

ON THE INTERNET

Fans can watch the game on the IWU Wildcats Livestream.
Listen to the game on WBAT Radio 105.5FM/1400AM or online on WBAT.com by clicking HERE.
Live stats are available by clicking HERE.
Fans can visit the Championship Central page by clicking HERE.

THE SERIES

This marks the first time these two programs have played each other.

NATIONAL LEADERS

Xander Stokes is 6th in the national rankings with a completion percentage of 63.9% and 7th with 24 touchdowns.
Dederrian Williams is tied for 12th with 13 rushing touchdowns and 15th with 89.5 yards per game.
Jacquez Carter, the MSFA Mideast Offensive Player of the Year, is 24th nationally with 750 receiving yards this season. His 9 receiving scores are tied for 19th in the rankings.
Ethan Collins is 7th with 81 points among kickers.
Donovan Shelton is tied for the national lead with seven interceptions. His 101 interception return yards are 20^th. Isaac Abeo's 10 sacks are good enough for 14th in the rankings. His 63 yards lost are also 17th nationally.
Devin Bacchus' two fumble recoveries are tied for 15th.

WILDCAT LEADERS

Xander Stokes has thrown for 2,012 yards and a program record 24 scores against just two interceptions while completing 63.9% percent of his throws. Jacquez Carter's nine touchdowns lead the team as does his 750 yards. Markell Stephens-Peppers is second on the team with 4 touchdowns.
Dederrian Williams, the First Round Offensive Player of the Game, now has 984 rushing yards, and his 13 scores hold the program record. Jameson Chesser is averaging 9.7 yards per carry to lead the team.
Ethan Collins is averaging 37.4 yards per punt with a long of 68 and placing 21 inside the 20. He has hit 12 field goals on the season.
Clayton Mosher has a team-high 86 tackles while Isaac Abeo's 16.5 tackles for loss are the most on the team. Abeo's 10 sacks lead the squad. Donovan Shelton's seven interceptions are the most on the team. Neil Campbell has eight pass break-ups.

RAVEN LEADERS

AU ranks 4th in the NAIA with 481 total points, and 4,999 yards of total offense.
Their defense ranks 4th with 40 total sacks and 21 interceptions.
The Eagles' 40 sacks this season rank 4th in the nation. They have also picked off 21 interceptions ranking 4th in the NAIA.
Senior Garrett Kettle is the true definition of a dual-threat quarterback, throwing for 2,921 yards and 30 touchdowns and running for 448 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Rayshon Mills leads the rushing attack with 570 total yards and 11 touchdowns.
Jacob Gathright is Kettle's top target with 1,122 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns this season.
Harry Balke is 12-16 on field goals this season and kicking 93% on extra points.
Defensively, Gavin Spangler leads the defense with 72 total tackles. Tyler Wilson creates the most disruption for opposing quarterbacks with 8.5 sacks.

WHAT TO WATCH

Benedictine has the fourth highest scoring offense (481 points) and will be going against a Wildcat defense which has the most interceptions in the country (22).

UP NEXT

The winner will advance to the semifinal round of the NAIA Football Championship Series next Saturday on December 3rd.

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Players Mentioned

#94 Isaac Abeo: DL; 6' 3"; Senior; /

#24 Neil Campbell: DB; 5' 11"; Junior; /

#8 Jacquez Carter: WR; 6' 2"; Graduate Student

#22 Jameson Chesser: RB; 5' 10"; Sophomore

#17 Ethan Collins: K/P; 5' 10"; Junior; /

#2 Clayton Mosher: LB; 6' 0"; Sophomore

#0 Donovan Shelton: DB; 5' 8"; Graduate Student; /

#16 Xander Stokes: QB; 6' 1"; Senior; /

#3 Markell Stephens-Peppers: WR; 5' 11"; Junior

#5 Devin Bacchus: LB; 6' 0"; Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

#94 Isaac Abeo
: 6' 3"; Senior; /
: DL

#24 Neil Campbell
: 5' 11"; Junior; /
: DB

#8 Jacquez Carter
: 6' 2"; Graduate Student
: WR

#22 Jameson Chesser
: 5' 10"; Sophomore
: RB

#17 Ethan Collins
: 5' 10"; Junior; /
: K/P

#2 Clayton Mosher
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: LB

#0 Donovan Shelton
: 5' 8"; Graduate Student; /
: DB

#16 Xander Stokes
: 6' 1"; Senior; /
: QB

#3 Markell Stephens-Peppers
: 5' 11"; Junior
: WR

#5 Devin Bacchus
: 6' 0"; Graduate Student
: LB

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 5 WILDCATS WELCOME NO. 6 BENEDICTINE TO MARION FOR NAIA FCS QUARTERFINALS

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 5 WILDCATS WELCOME NO. 6 BENEDICTINE TO MARION FOR NAIA FCS QUARTERFINALS

Players Mentioned

#94 Isaac Abeo

#24 Neil Campbell

#8 Jacquez Carter

#22 Jameson Chesser

#17 Ethan Collins

#2 Clayton Mosher

#0 Donovan Shelton

#16 Xander Stokes

#3 Markell Stephens-Peppers

#5 Devin Bacchus

Players Mentioned

#94 Isaac Abeo

#24 Neil Campbell

#8 Jacquez Carter

#22 Jameson Chesser

#17 Ethan Collins

#2 Clayton Mosher

#0 Donovan Shelton

#16 Xander Stokes

#3 Markell Stephens-Peppers

#5 Devin Bacchus