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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 13 WILDCATS LOOK TO BOUNCE BACK AGAINST OLIVET NAZARENE

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 13 WILDCATS LOOK TO BOUNCE BACK AGAINST OLIVET NAZARENE

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 PREVIEW


 

 
  • INDIANA WESLEYAN (0-1) AT OLIVET NAZARENE (0-1)
  • Coming off a bye week after the season-opening 20-17 loss at Valparaiso, IWU stays on the road at Olivet Nazarene.
  • Both teams will be looking for their first win of the season as the Tigers lost a 28-24 decision at Siena Heights. ONU held a 24-7 lead in the third quarter before the opposition rattled off 17 points for the win.
  • IWU battled back from a 17-3 deficit at halftime to knot the score with 3:50 to play, but Valpo hit a 50-yard field goal with 1:36 to play for the final tally.


 
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 KICKOFF

 

  • Saturday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. in Bourbonnais, Ill.


 
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 ON THE INTERNET
 

 

  • Fans can watch the game by clicking HERE.
  • Listen to the game on 860ESPN by clicking HERE.
  • Live stats are available by clicking HERE.


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 THE SERIES


 

  • IWU leads the all-time series 3-1 against Olivet Nazarene. After winning the first two games in the series, the Wildcats dropped a road game 44-20 on Feb. 20, 2021. However, the squad bounced back for a 52-28 win at home last year. Overall, IWU is 1-1 in Bourbonnais, Ill.


 
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 LAST OUTING

 

  • The Wildcats had a hot start a season ago and put the game away early. IWU led 35-14 at the break and pushed it to 45-14 by the end of the third frame.
  • Xander Stokes was sensational, completing 12-15 for 218 yards and a touchdown. Devodney Alford rushed 24 times for 143 yards and three scores. Brayden Smith hauled in six passes for 109 yards.
  • Defensively, Josh Davidson led the way with 11 total tackles, including eight of the solo variety.


 
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 TEAM LEADERS

 

  • Xander Stokes can do it all. In the opener, he completed 26 passes for 273 yards and a score. Markell Stephens-Peppers had himself a game in the opener with eight receptions and 113 yards receiving while scoring a touchdown.
  • Neil Campbell registered a team-high 11 tackles, including five of the solo variety. Donovan Shelton contributed 10 tackles while Campbell, Justin Johnson, Isaac Abeo and Massimo Pagnoni all had tackles for loss.
  • Ethan Collins averaged 40.7 yards per punt and went 1-for-2 as a kicker while converting both extra point attempts.
  • ONU's offense is paced by Cameron Crouch. He went 16-for-29 with 257 yards and three touchdowns in the season opener. Arthur Walker led the rushing attack with 35 yards on 10 carries. Evan Leake was not far behind him, rushing 13 times for 31 yards. Brian Jenkins hauled in six receptions for 127 yards and two scores. Jalen Dunnigan also snagged six passes and went for a touchdown.
  • Defensively, Drew Hanft had a team-high six tackles, including 1.5 for loss. Damien Thornton had two tackles for loss. Kyle Taylor had a forced fumble.


 
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 KEY MATCHUP

 

  • One of the best match-ups on the day will be to see how IWU contains quarterback Cameron Crouch and his favorite targets.   


 
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 UP NEXT

 

  • IWU opens its home slate Saturday, Sept. 24 at home against Trinity International University (Ill.).
  • Individuals looking to attend can purchase tickets at IWUWildcats.com/Tickets.


 
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Players Mentioned

Devodney Alford

#24 Devodney Alford

RB
5' 11"
Senior
/
Josh Davidson

#7 Josh Davidson

LB
6' 0"
Senior
/
Brayden Smith

#2 Brayden Smith

WR
6' 4"
Senior
/
Neil Campbell

#24 Neil Campbell

DB
5' 11"
Junior
/
Ethan Collins

#17 Ethan Collins

K/P
5' 10"
Junior
/
Justin Johnson

#1 Justin Johnson

DB
6' 0"
Graduate Student
Massimo Pagnoni

#4 Massimo Pagnoni

DL
6' 2"
Graduate Student
/
Donovan Shelton

#0 Donovan Shelton

DB
5' 8"
Graduate Student
/
Xander Stokes

#16 Xander Stokes

QB
6' 1"
Senior
/
Markell Stephens-Peppers

#3 Markell Stephens-Peppers

WR
5' 11"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Devodney Alford

#24 Devodney Alford

5' 11"
Senior
/
RB
Josh Davidson

#7 Josh Davidson

6' 0"
Senior
/
LB
Brayden Smith

#2 Brayden Smith

6' 4"
Senior
/
WR
Neil Campbell

#24 Neil Campbell

5' 11"
Junior
/
DB
Ethan Collins

#17 Ethan Collins

5' 10"
Junior
/
K/P
Justin Johnson

#1 Justin Johnson

6' 0"
Graduate Student
DB
Massimo Pagnoni

#4 Massimo Pagnoni

6' 2"
Graduate Student
/
DL
Donovan Shelton

#0 Donovan Shelton

5' 8"
Graduate Student
/
DB
Xander Stokes

#16 Xander Stokes

6' 1"
Senior
/
QB
Markell Stephens-Peppers

#3 Markell Stephens-Peppers

5' 11"
Junior
WR