Football 10/13/2023 10:03:00 AM

PREVIEW: NO. 4 FOOTBALL SET FOR HOMECOMING GAME AGAINST MADONNA

Football 10/13/2023 10:03:00 AM

PREVIEW: NO. 4 FOOTBALL SET FOR HOMECOMING GAME AGAINST MADONNA

PREVIEW

WEEK 7: Indiana Wesleyan (6-0) at Madonna (0-6)
This marks the third meeting between the schools – and the second consecutive contest at home.

KICKOFF

This week, kick-off is slated for 1:00 p.m.

ON THE INTERNET

Fans can watch the game on ESPN+ or by clicking HERE.
Listen to the game on WBAT Radio 1400AM or online on WBAT.com by clicking HERE.
Live stats are available by clicking HERE.

HOMECOMING WEEKEND

Homecoming 2023 is here! Check out all the events this weekend by clicking HERE.

THE SERIES

The Wildcats lead the all-time series 2-0. A year ago, IWU posted a 79-7 victory at home. During that victory, Xander Stokes led the way with 218 yards through the air and four touchdown passes. Dederrian Williams had three rushing touchdowns.

RUNNING DOWN A DREAM

IWU is coming off a 42-17 victory over Taylor last week. Most of the offense came via the ground attack. Overall, the Wildcats ran the ball 33 times for 351 net yards and four scores.
Dederrian Williams was virtually the entire ground game – going off for 288 yards on 18 carries and three touchdowns. He averaged 16.0 yards per carry, and was named NAIA Offensive Player of the Week.

AT THE HELM

Andrew Rode has picked up wins all sorts of ways during his first year at the helm. He's won close games, and he's won with great defensive efforts. He's won with an outstanding passing attack, and last week his team won by controlling the ball on the ground en route to the 25-point victory. No matter which way you slice it, Rode finds another way to get things going for his team in each and every game.

WILDCAT LEADERS

Xander Stokes directs the high-octane offense. He has hit 118-188 for 1,378 yards and 16 scores on the year.
Levi Tidwell leads everyone with 582 yards and six touchdowns through six games.
Dederrian Williams has been another offensive weapon out of the backfield both on the ground and with his hands. He has four receiving scores and leads the rushing attack with 780 yards to go along with seven touchdowns.

Luke Bays leads the defense with 61 total stops while Clayton Mosher has a team-best 23 solo tackles. He has 55 total stops on the year.
Neil Campbell and Preston Sykes have three interceptions apiece.
Ammen Hicks leads the team with two fumble recoveries. Isaac Abeo leads the defense with five sacks for 39 yards lost.

Nolan Foley is averaging 33.24 yards per punt and has placed seven inside the 20-yard line.
Josh Clifton has hit three-of-four field goal attempts with a record long of 49. He has converted all 30 extra-point attempts.

MADONNA LEADERS

Max Morris leads the way with 236 total yards through the air with a score. Arthur Brantley (175 yards) and Josh DePoulis (144 yards) have also thrown for over 100 yards this season.
The big target for the Crusaders has been D'Vonta Garrett with 15 catches and 229 yards. However, Emerson Combs leads the way with two touchdown receptions. Arthur Brantley (179 yards), Spencer Rivera (118 yards) and Dolen Cobb (102 yards) are all over the century mark.

Dante Cardinali leads the defense with 35 total tackles. His 21 solo stops also top the team.
Michael Momoh has a team-high 7.5 tackles for loss while Tommy Larson's 3.5 sacks top the squad.

Darren Francis is averaging 40.51 yards per punt with a long of 75 yards. He has nine punts over 50 yards and has placed 17 inside the 20-yard line. Francis is 1-4 for field goals with his lone conversion coming from 42 yards out.
Emerson Combs has scored a team-high 12 points while Garrett's six points are second most on the team. Francis has accounted for five points on the year.

WHAT TO WATCH

After last season's 79-7 victory, fans might think this game could feature another offensive explosion. The Wildcats are coming off a 351-yard ground attack with four scores. Look for a balanced offensive attack from IWU, while the defense will try to register at least one more turnover over the weekend.

UP NEXT

The Wildcats have a bye week next Saturday.
IWU returns to action when they hit the road to take on the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 1:00 p.m.
Links for video and stats will be available on IWUWildcats.com

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Players Mentioned

#4 Isaac Abeo: DL; 6' 3"; Graduate Student; /

#5 Luke Bays: LB; 6' 0"; Junior

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

#75 Ammen Hicks: DL; 6' 1"; Sophomore

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

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

#8 Preston Sykes: DB; 6' 1"; Junior

#11 Levi Tidwell: WR; 5' 11"; Senior; /

#14 Dederrian Williams: RB; 5' 10"; Senior

#17 Josh Clifton: K/P; 6' 0"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#4 Isaac Abeo
: 6' 3"; Graduate Student; /
: DL

#5 Luke Bays
: 6' 0"; Junior
: LB

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

#75 Ammen Hicks
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: DL

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

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

#8 Preston Sykes
: 6' 1"; Junior
: DB

#11 Levi Tidwell
: 5' 11"; Senior; /
: WR

#14 Dederrian Williams
: 5' 10"; Senior
: RB

#17 Josh Clifton
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: K/P

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PREVIEW: NO. 4 FOOTBALL SET FOR HOMECOMING GAME AGAINST MADONNA

PREVIEW: NO. 4 FOOTBALL SET FOR HOMECOMING GAME AGAINST MADONNA

Players Mentioned

#4 Isaac Abeo

#5 Luke Bays

#24 Neil Campbell

#75 Ammen Hicks

#2 Clayton Mosher

#16 Xander Stokes

#8 Preston Sykes

#11 Levi Tidwell

#14 Dederrian Williams

#17 Josh Clifton

Players Mentioned

#4 Isaac Abeo

#5 Luke Bays

#24 Neil Campbell

#75 Ammen Hicks

#2 Clayton Mosher

#16 Xander Stokes

#8 Preston Sykes

#11 Levi Tidwell

#14 Dederrian Williams

#17 Josh Clifton