Football 10/4/2024 11:20:00 AM

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 4 WILDCATS RETURN HOME TO WELCOME NO. 13 SAINT XAVIER

Football 10/4/2024 11:20:00 AM

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 4 WILDCATS RETURN HOME TO WELCOME NO. 13 SAINT XAVIER

PREVIEW

WEEK 6: #4 Indiana Wesleyan (4-1) vs. #13 St. Xavier (Ill.) (3-1)

KICKOFF

This week, kick-off is slated for 12:00 p.m. in Wildcat Stadium.

HOW TO FOLLOW

Fans can watch the game on ESPN+ or by clicking HERE.
Live stats are available by clicking HERE.
Tickets can be purchased in advance by clicking HERE.
Listen to the game on 94.3FM The Fortress.

THE SERIES

This marks the second meeting between the two programs with the first matchup being played just last season.
The Wildcats narrowly defeated the Cougars on road 16-15 after a Preston Sykes snagged an interception with only 73 second remaining to secure the victory.

WILDCAT LEADERS

Kyle Antoine directs the high-octane offense. He has hit 74-109 for 1,005 yards and 11 scores on the year.
Isaac Smith leads everyone with 503 receiving yards and eight touchdowns through five games.
Ryan Whitwell has been another offensive weapon out of the backfield. He leads the rushing attack with 601 yards to go along with five touchdowns.
Luke Bays leads the defense with 35 total stops, while Clayton Mosher has a team-best 21 solo tackles. Mosher has recorded a pick-six in each of this last two games.
Mosher, Neil Campbell, and Da'Veon Turner have two interceptions apiece.
Anthony Cheesebourough has a team-high four sacks for 33 yards lost.
Jaden Downs is averaging 37.31 yards per punt and has placed two inside the 20-yard line.
Josh Clifton has hit four-of-five field goal attempts with a long of 37. He has converted 30-of-31extra-point attempts.

COUGAR LEADERS

Stuart Ross leads the way for SXU with 872 total yards through the air with eight scores.
Ross has distributed the ball to four different weapons. Julian Smith leads the way with 283 yards on 23 receptions for two touchdowns. Ronnie Foster has totaled 195 yards with his 16 catches, while Kyle Quinn and Joe Polselli each have 15 catches for 150 and 149 yards each.
Jessi Plunkett is the primary threat out of the backfield with 187 yards and two scores on 44 attempts.
Chris Swayne leads the defense with 40 total tackles. Terry Elias Jr. is second with 33 stops.
David Burton has a team-high 5 tackles for loss and his two sacks also top the squad.
Joe Polselli doubles as both wide receiver and punter for SXU. He is averaging 30.5 yards per punt with a long of 56 yards. He has placed three inside the 20-yard line.
Peyton Benes is 5-7 for field goals with a long of 32 yards. He his converted all 16 of his PAT attempts.

WHAT TO WATCH

The Cougars have showcased discipline with less than six penalties per game.
The team that can limit these self-inflicted wounds will have the best chance to come out on top.

UP NEXT

The Wildcats go back on the road next week for arguably their toughest test of the regular season.
IWU heads down to Indianapolis to take on No. 10 Marian on Oct. 12th at 1:05PM.
Links for tickets, video, and stats are available on IWUWildcats.com.

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Players Mentioned

#7 Kyle Antoine: QB; 6' 0"; Sophomore

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

#11 Anthony Cheesebourough: DL; 6' 5"; Senior

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

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

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

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

#33 Ryan Whitwell: RB; 6' 0"; Sophomore

#16 Jaden Downs: K; 5' 8"; Sophomore

#12 Da'Veon Turner: DB; 5' 10"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#7 Kyle Antoine
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: QB

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

#11 Anthony Cheesebourough
: 6' 5"; Senior
: DL

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

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

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

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

#33 Ryan Whitwell
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: RB

#16 Jaden Downs
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: K

#12 Da'Veon Turner
: 5' 10"; Junior
: DB

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 4 WILDCATS RETURN HOME TO WELCOME NO. 13 SAINT XAVIER

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: NO. 4 WILDCATS RETURN HOME TO WELCOME NO. 13 SAINT XAVIER

Players Mentioned

#7 Kyle Antoine

#5 Luke Bays

#11 Anthony Cheesebourough

#17 Josh Clifton

#2 Clayton Mosher

#2 Isaac Smith

#8 Preston Sykes

#33 Ryan Whitwell

#16 Jaden Downs

#12 Da'Veon Turner

Players Mentioned

#7 Kyle Antoine

#5 Luke Bays

#11 Anthony Cheesebourough

#17 Josh Clifton

#2 Clayton Mosher

#2 Isaac Smith

#8 Preston Sykes

#33 Ryan Whitwell

#16 Jaden Downs

#12 Da'Veon Turner