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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 4 WILDCATS HOST ROOSEVELT IN RED OUT GAME

PREVIEW

WEEK 4: Indiana Wesleyan (3-0) vs. Roosevelt University (2-1)
This marks the last non-conference contest for the Wildcats during the regular season.

KICKOFF

Saturday, Sept. 23 vs. Roosevelt at 12:00 p.m.

ON THE INTERNET

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Live stats are available by clicking HERE.

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GAME THEME

Fans are encouraged to WEAR RED for all three of the games in Marion throughout the day!

THE SERIES

This marks the first contest between the two programs.

AT THE HELM

Head Coach Andrew Rode's start at the helm of the talented IWU program has been enjoyable as the team is 3-0. Known for his offensive prowess, the Wildcats showcased their defensive ability last game against a Top-15 team, picking up a late interception to seal the victory.

SYKES SEALS THE WIN

Preston Sykes sealed the victory for Indiana Wesleyan. Moments after Luke Bays stopped a two-point conversion attempt, ensuring the Wildcats stayed in front at Saint Xavier, Sykes snagged a pass out of the air on the 26-yard line for an interception. With only 1:13 to play, IWU managed to run out the clock in the one-point victory.

WILDCAT LEADERS

Xander Stokes has thrown for 586 yards and eight touchdowns through three games. He has hit 51-of-88 passes while tossing just two interceptions.
The offense has spread out the targets. Dederrian Williams has a team-best 11 receptions while Isaac Smith and Caden Currie each have 10. Levi Tidwell has nine catches on the year.
Smith leads the way with 157 yards receiving while Currie (134) and Tidwell (128) are also over 100 yards. Tidwell leads the way with three touchdown receptions while Williams has a pair of touchdown receptions.
Williams is the featured back. He is averaging just under 100 yards per game (97.00) on 64 carries for 291 yards. He has all three touchdown runs on the year.

Luke Bays and Clayton Mosher share team-high honors with 29 tackles apiece. Neil Campbell has a team-best 11 solo stops.
Smith leads the way with three interceptions. Bays and Ammen Hicks have each forced a fumble. Ammen and Campbell have recovered the fumbles.

Nolan Foley has handled the majority of the punting duties. He is averaging 31.08 yards per punt on 13 kicks with a long of 41.
Josh Clifton has made one-of-two field goals, hitting from 29 yards out. He has hit all 13 extra-point attempts.

ROOSEVELT LEADERS

Luke Wilson is averaging 98.5 yards a game through the air but is completing just 47.9 percent of his passes. Carson Budke has seen time in all three games and has six touchdown passes while completing 65.4 percent of his passes for 239 yards.
The quarterbacks spread the ball around as five student-athletes have at least five catches on the year. The go-to receiver in terms of yards is Keonta Nixon. He has seven receptions for 139 yards with a score. Tenner and Alex Tran share team-high honors with two touchdown receptions apiece.
Tyler Tenner is the featured back. He's rushed 64 times and has only lost 14 yards on season. Tenner is averaging 116.3 yards per game with four scores. Tenner has quick acceleration with a long run of 45 yards this season.
Andrew Bucaro handles all the kicking duties. He is averaging 36.3 yards per punt and has placed two inside the 20-yard line. Bucaro has hit all 12 extra-point attempts and is 1-1 on field goal attempts. The lone field goal was from 28 yards out.

Defensively, Corties Draper leads the team with 17 solo tackles and 19 overall stops. He has a team-best three sacks and has forced a fumble.
Jaylen Olokun (18.0 tackles), Deven Jarvis (12.0) tackles) and Jordan Payne (11.0 tackles) all have over 10 stops. Payne leads the team with 3.5 tackles for loss.
Joey Mahop has a team-high three interceptions while Stacey Terry has two.

WHAT TO WATCH

Both teams have been known to put points on the board. Roosevelt has averaged 40 points per game in the team's two victories. Additionally, both programs have showcased strong defenses.
In front of a home crowd, look to the IWU defense to slow down a high-octane offense.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Wildcats have several options. Whether it's on the ground or through the air, watch for IWU to attack quickly and efficiently while putting points on the board.

UP NEXT

The Wildcats host Siena Heights on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 12:00 p.m.
Links for tickets, video, and stats will be available on IWUWildcats.com

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Players Mentioned

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

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

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

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

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

#2 Isaac Smith: WR; 6' 0"; Sophomore

#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

#9 Nolan Foley: P; 5' 11"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

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

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

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

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

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

#2 Isaac Smith
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: WR

#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

#9 Nolan Foley
: 5' 11"; Freshman
: P

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 4 WILDCATS HOST ROOSEVELT IN RED OUT GAME

Players Mentioned

#5 Luke Bays

#24 Neil Campbell

#81 Caden Currie

#75 Ammen Hicks

#2 Clayton Mosher

#2 Isaac Smith

#16 Xander Stokes

#8 Preston Sykes

#11 Levi Tidwell

#14 Dederrian Williams

#17 Josh Clifton

#9 Nolan Foley

Players Mentioned

#5 Luke Bays

#24 Neil Campbell

#81 Caden Currie

#75 Ammen Hicks

#2 Clayton Mosher

#2 Isaac Smith

#16 Xander Stokes

#8 Preston Sykes

#11 Levi Tidwell

#14 Dederrian Williams

#17 Josh Clifton

#9 Nolan Foley