Football 10/5/2023 10:41:00 AM

PREVIEW: NO. 4 FOOTBALL TRAVELS TO TAYLOR FOR RIVALRY GAME

Football 10/5/2023 10:41:00 AM

PREVIEW: NO. 4 FOOTBALL TRAVELS TO TAYLOR FOR RIVALRY GAME

PREVIEW

WEEK 6: Indiana Wesleyan (5-0) vs. Taylor (1-4)
This marks the sixth meeting in the all-time series between the two programs.

KICKOFF

This week, kick-off is slated for Saturday night at 6:00 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance by clicking HERE.

ON THE INTERNET

Fans can watch the game by clicking HERE.
Listen to the game on 1350AM WMRI Kokomo
- Fans can also listen online at www.thescoreindiana.com, then clicking "Listen Live Kokomo".
Live stats are available by clicking HERE.

THE SERIES

The Wildcats hold a 3-2 edge in the all-time series against Taylor. Last year, IWU notched a 61-20 win at home.

DEFENSE DOES IT AGAIN

Clayton Mosher, Keenan Hicks and Chris Satterfield each recorded an interception in the victory over Siena Heights. Mosher returned his for five yards while Hicks had a two-yard return. Satterfield grabbed his interception in the endzone. IWU currently leads the NAIA with 14 interceptions through five games this year. The defense has limited opponents all season long with different student-athletes stepping up. Last week was just another example of how the Wildcats have thrived this year.

LEVI LOVES
SETTING RECORDS

For the second consecutive week, Levi Tidwell put forth a tremendous effort. In the win over Siena Heights, Tidwell hauled in 13 passes for 237 yards and a pair of scores. This is just a week after he tallied 10 catches for 190 yards and a score in the win over Roosevelt. Tidwell was honored with both the conference and national offensive player of the week awards.

AT THE HELM

Head Coach Andrew Rode continues to thrive at the helm of the program during his first year. The offense is clicking on all cylinders as Levi Tidwell has posted back-to-back school-record performances, while the defense forced multiple turnovers last week once again.

WILDCAT LEADERS

Xander Stokes directs the offense. He is hitting 63.3% of his attempts. His 1,243 yards and 14 scores lead the conference, and his four interceptions are the lowest of any MSFA Mideast quarterback that has played 5 games.
Levi Tidwell leads the MSFA with 555 receiving yards and has hauled in a team-best six touchdowns. His 111 yards per game rank 5th in the NAIA. Caden Currie has 175 yards, while Tristen Hayes has 160 yards receiving.
Dederrian Williams leads the MSFA Mideast with 492 rushing yards on 97 attempts, and he has found the endzone four time. Isaiah Gibbs has 136 yards on 38 carries with a pair of touchdowns.

Luke Bays leads the talented defense with 48 tackles on the season, ranking third in the league. Clayton Mosher has 44 stops, including 6.5 for loss. Neil Campbell has a team-best 18 solo tackles. Isaac Abeo has a team-high eight tackles for loss and leads the MSFA.
Campbell and Preston Sykes each have three interceptions which ties for second in the conference. Mosher has a pair of interceptions so far this year. Luke Bays has forced two fumbles this season, while Ammen Hicks has scooped up a pair of fumbles.

Josh Clifton is three-for-four in field goal attempts. His long of 49 yards set a new program record and ties for fifth-longest in the NAIA this season.

TAYLOR LEADERS

Damon Hockett has completed 48-of-89 in the pocket for 467 yards and two scores. Dakohta Sonnichsen has hauled in 10 passes for 220 yards and two of the team's three touchdowns.
Ja Thomas leads the rushing attack with 5.5 yards a carry. He has three scores and has scampered for 208 yards on the year.

Aven Jones leads the MSFA with 59 total tackles, including a team-high 31 solo tackles. Jacob Hockett is second on the team with 39 tackles. Hockett also leads the team with a pair of forced fumbles.
Dawson Scally has two interceptions on the season. Caleb Ranzau has two sacks on the year.

WHAT TO WATCH

With so many options, it's tough to tell. The defense has been outstanding this season, but each week it seems as though Levi Tidwell is on the verge of setting another record.
Look for a balanced attack that features a slew of receivers as well as multiple backs recording several carries in the contest. Additionally, look for the defense to try and create a short field for Stokes and his explosive offense.

UP NEXT

IWU returns home to take on Madonna for Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 1:00 p.m. Madonna is 0-5 and has only scored 23 points on the season.
Links for tickets, video, and stats are 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; /

#81 Caden Currie: WR; 6' 3"; Junior

#41 Tristen Hayes: TE; 6' 3"; Junior

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

#1 Keenan Hicks: DB; 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

Players Mentioned

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

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

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

#81 Caden Currie
: 6' 3"; Junior
: WR

#41 Tristen Hayes
: 6' 3"; Junior
: TE

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

#1 Keenan Hicks
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: DB

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

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

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

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PREVIEW: NO. 4 FOOTBALL TRAVELS TO TAYLOR FOR RIVALRY GAME

PREVIEW: NO. 4 FOOTBALL TRAVELS TO TAYLOR FOR RIVALRY GAME

Players Mentioned

#4 Isaac Abeo

#5 Luke Bays

#24 Neil Campbell

#81 Caden Currie

#41 Tristen Hayes

#75 Ammen Hicks

#1 Keenan Hicks

#2 Clayton Mosher

#16 Xander Stokes

#8 Preston Sykes

Players Mentioned

#4 Isaac Abeo

#5 Luke Bays

#24 Neil Campbell

#81 Caden Currie

#41 Tristen Hayes

#75 Ammen Hicks

#1 Keenan Hicks

#2 Clayton Mosher

#16 Xander Stokes

#8 Preston Sykes