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Football

PREVIEW: NO. 16 FOOTBALL BEGINS OCTOBER WITH HOME GAME AGAINST SAINT FRANCIS (IL)

MARION, Ind. – No. 16 Indiana Wesleyan football returns home this Saturday for a noon kickoff against the University of St. Francis (Ill.). The Wildcats look to bounce back after last week's loss, while the Saints enter on a two-game winning streak. This final MSFA cross-division matchup features two high-powered offenses, as IWU aims to defend home field against a surging USF squad.


THE ESSENTIALS
  • #16 Indiana Wesleyan University vs. Olivet Nazarene University
  • Location: Marion, Ind. | Wildcat Football Stadium
  • Kickoff: 12:00PM ET
  • Records: IWU: 3-2 | USF: 2-2

HOW TO FOLLOW  
THE SERIES
  • Saturday's game will be the third all-time meeting between Indiana Wesleyan and St. Francis (Ill.).
  • IWU won both matchups in 2024 and 2018.
  • The Wildcats defeated USF 38-3 last season in Joliet, Ill.

IWU TEAM STATS
  • The Wildcats (3-2) enter the weekend with one of the NAIA's top passing offenses, averaging over 320 yards per game (6th in NAIA)  through the air behind quarterback Arjun Lothe.
  • IWU is scoring 42.2 points per game (12th in NAIA) and has a balanced attack with 13 rushing touchdowns this season (9th in NAIA).
  • Defensively, the Wildcats have been disruptive, recording 12 sacks (16th in NAIA) and forcing seven interceptions in five games.

WILDCAT LEADERS | 2025 SEASON STATS
  • Quarterback Arjun Lothe has completed 100 of 182 passes (54.9%) for 1,592 yards (2nd in NAIA), 13 touchdowns (6th in NAIA), and five interceptions, averaging 318.4 passing yards per game (5th in NAIA). He also has one rushing score.
  • Running back Cameron Morrison leads the ground game with 391 rushing yards (17th in NAIA) and five touchdowns (16th in NAIA), averaging 78.2 yards per game. Ayden Ewing adds 192 yards and four touchdowns, while Brock Short has 175 yards and two touchdowns with a 9.2-yard average.
  • Wideout Isaac Smith leads all receivers with 38 catches (3rd in NAIA) for 425 yards (14th in NAIA) and four touchdowns (18th in NAIA). Braxton Myers has 371 yards and three touchdowns with an average of 23.2 yards/catch (5th in NAIA), while Blake Brumbaugh has contributed 234 yards and two scores on just eight receptions.
  • Linebacker Brock Thomason anchors the defense with 40 total tackles (10th in NAIA) and three tackles for loss. Safety Vincie Solano adds 33 tackles, two interceptions, and one pass breakup. Cornerback Da'Veon Turner has locked down opposing receivers with a team-high 5 pass breakups. Quintin Walker has a team-best 2.5 sacks, and Anthony Cheesebourough leads the defense with 4 tackles for loss.
  • Kicker Josh Clifton has gone 3-for-4 on field goals with a long of 33, while converting 24 of 26 PATs (5th in NAIA) for a team-high 33 points (8th in NAIA).
  • Punter Jack Doty averages 40.4 yards per punt with a long of 51.
  • Leo Morrow has returned six kickoffs for 136 yards and nine punts for 124 yards.
 
USF TEAM STATS
  • The Saints (2-2) bring a balanced offensive attack to Marion, averaging 223.5 passing yards and 201.8 rushing yards per game (13th in NAIA).
  • Quarterback Nathan Maul is a deep threat through the air, averaging 15.4 yards per completion (12th in NAIA), while a deep running back rotation has produced 10 touchdowns on the ground (16th in NAIA).
  • Defensively, USF has generated 25 tackles for loss and forced 11 turnovers in four contests.
 
SAINTS LEADERS | 2025 SEASON STATS
  • Quarterback Nathan Maul has completed 56 of 104 passes (53.8%) for 874 yards, nine touchdowns (19th in NAIA), and three interceptions, averaging 218.5 yards per game.
  • Running back Aaron Larkins leads the rushing attack with 190 yards and one touchdown, averaging 6.8 yards per carry. Gavin Day adds 151 yards and two touchdowns, while Carl Bew has 153 rushing yards and two scores.
  • Wide receiver Ryan Little is the top target with 16 catches for 320 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 20 yards per catch (15th in NAIA). Tight End Jake Friddle has 216 yards and three touchdowns, while Connor Engstrom has 194 yards and a team-high four receiving scores (18th in NAIA).
  • Linebacker Karsen Hansen leads the Saints with 32 total tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. Linebacker Nick Franciskovich has 30 tackles, one interception, and five pass breakups. Safety Michael Hackman has recorded 18 tackles, four interceptions (2nd in NAIA), and four pass breakups.
  • Kicker Adrian Guerrero is 3-for-4 on field goals with a long of 42 and has converted all 18 PATs for a team-high 27 points (21st in NAIA). Guerrero also handles punting, averaging 34.9 yards per punt with a long of 48.
  • Carl Bew has returned seven kickoffs for 227 yards and one touchdown, including a 100-yard score. Connor Engstrom has returned seven punt returns for 84 yards with a long of 37.

UP NEXT
  • The Wildcats have their bye week next Saturday, but are back on the road on October 18 as they travel to Michigan to play Madonna University at 12:00PM.
    Live video and stats will be available on IWUWildcats.com.

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Players Mentioned

Blake Brumbaugh

#5 Blake Brumbaugh

WR
5' 11"
Junior
Anthony Cheesebourough

#1 Anthony Cheesebourough

DL
6' 5"
Senior
Josh Clifton

#17 Josh Clifton

K
6' 0"
Junior
Jack Doty

#3 Jack Doty

K
5' 5"
Sophomore
Arjun Lothe

#1 Arjun Lothe

QB
6' 3"
Junior
Cameron Morrison

#24 Cameron Morrison

RB
5' 10"
Sophomore
Leo  Morrow

#28 Leo Morrow

DB
5' 6"
Sophomore
Braxton Myers

#11 Braxton Myers

WR
6' 2"
Junior
Brock Short

#20 Brock Short

RB
5' 7"
Junior
Isaac Smith

#2 Isaac Smith

WR
6' 0"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Blake Brumbaugh

#5 Blake Brumbaugh

5' 11"
Junior
WR
Anthony Cheesebourough

#1 Anthony Cheesebourough

6' 5"
Senior
DL
Josh Clifton

#17 Josh Clifton

6' 0"
Junior
K
Jack Doty

#3 Jack Doty

5' 5"
Sophomore
K
Arjun Lothe

#1 Arjun Lothe

6' 3"
Junior
QB
Cameron Morrison

#24 Cameron Morrison

5' 10"
Sophomore
RB
Leo  Morrow

#28 Leo Morrow

5' 6"
Sophomore
DB
Braxton Myers

#11 Braxton Myers

6' 2"
Junior
WR
Brock Short

#20 Brock Short

5' 7"
Junior
RB
Isaac Smith

#2 Isaac Smith

6' 0"
Senior
WR