MARION, Ind. – No. 5 Indiana Wesleyan football hits the road for a nationally ranked showdown this Saturday, taking on No. 19 Marian University at 1:05 p.m. ET inside St. Vincent Field. The MSFA cross-division matchup features two perennial powers in the NAIA, with both programs entering the contest boasting explosive offenses and strong defensive fronts.


THE ESSENTIALS

• #5 Indiana Wesleyan University vs. #19 Marian University
• Location: Indianapolis, Ind. | St.Vincent Field
• Kickoff: 1:05PM ET
• Records: IWU: 3-1 | MU: 2-1

HOW TO FOLLOW

• Live Video: https://www.iscsportsnetwork.com/browse
• Live Stats: https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=606553
• Tickets: https://muknights.com/sports/2023/7/12/hometown-ticketing.aspx

 
THE SERIES

• Saturday's game will mark the seventh all-time meeting between Indiana Wesleyan and Marian.
• The Wildcats lead the series 4-2, with winning the last four-consecutive years.
• IWU dominated last season's meeting, 77-21.

IWU TEAM STATS

• The Wildcats (3-1) enter the weekend boasting one of the NAIA's most balanced offenses, averaging 473.3 yards (12^thin NAIA) and 42.3 points per game (10^th in NAIA).
• Quarterback Arjun Lothe has led the attack with 302 passing yards per game (10^th in NAIA), while IWU's rushing trio of Cameron Morrison, Ayden Ewing, and Brock Short gives the Wildcats explosiveness on the ground with 10 rushing scores (7^th in NAIA).
• The defense has been opportunistic, swiping seven interceptions (3^rd in NAIA) and recording 10 sacks (15^th in NAIA) through four contests.

WILDCAT LEADERS | 2025 SEASON STATS

• Quarterback Arjun Lothe has started all four games, completing 79 of 145 passes for 1,191 yards (2^nd in NAIA), 10 touchdowns (6^th in NAIA), and three interceptions, averaging 297.8 passing yards per game. He also has one rushing touchdown.
• Running back Cameron Morrison has carried 50 times for 244 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 4.9 yards per carry and 61 yards per game. Ayden Ewing brings the physicality with 36 rushes for 169 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 4.7 yards per carry and 56.3 yards per game.
• Wide receiver Isaac Smith leads the receiving corps with 28 catches (2^nd in NAIA) for 289 yards and three touchdowns (16^th in NAIA), averaging 72.3 yards per game. Braxton Myers has 14 catches for 334 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 23.9 yards per reception (4^th in NAIA). WR Grant Irwin adds five receptions for 149 yards and two scores, highlighted by a 75-yard touchdown.
• Linebacker Brock Thomason leads the Wildcats with 34 total tackles (8^th in NAIA), including three tackles for loss. Safety Vincie Solano has 28 tackles (12 solo), one tackle for loss, and two interceptions (11^th in NAIA). Safety Deven Arevalo has recorded 21 tackles and two interceptions (11^th in NAIA) with 52 return yards.
• Kicker Josh Clifton is 3-for-4 on field goals with a long of 33 yards, while converting 18 of 20 PATs for a team-high 27 points (10^th in NAIA).
• Punter Jack Doty has punted five times for 207 yards, averaging 41.4 yards per punt with a long of 51.
• Leo Morrow has returned four kickoffs for 99 yards and six punts for 87 yards.

 
MU TEAM STATS

• The Knights (2-1) bring a high-powered rushing offense into the matchup, averaging 235.7 yards per game (10^th in NAIA) on the ground with 12 rushing touchdowns (4^th in NAIA).
• Quarterback Tristan Polk has been efficient through the air, while the running back rotation has provided big plays and consistency.
• Defensively, Marian has been aggressive up front with 18 sacks (1^st in NAIA) and 224 tackles (7^th in NAIA)

 
KNIGHT LEADERS | 2025 SEASON STATS

• Quarterback Tristan Polk has completed 39-of-68 passes for 483 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, averaging 161 passing yards per game. He's also rushed for 61 yards and two scores.
• Running back Keagan La Belle leads Marian with 236 rushing yards and four touchdowns (6^th in NAIA) on 47 carries. Hunter Newman adds 80 yards and one score, while CJ Harris broke off a 63-yard touchdown run in his debut.
• Wide Receiver Jake Reichard has been the top receiver with 18 catches (12^th in NAIA) for 222 yards and three touchdowns (10^th in NAIA). Jameson Coverstone adds five catches for 59 yards and a touchdown.
• Linebacker Cade Houseman leads the Knights with 22 tackles, including two tackles for loss. Wyatt Woodall has 17 stops and one sack. Deon Pettiford has racked up 3.5 sacks and 3.5 tackles for loss. Logan Carrington leads the NAIA with 3 interceptions.
• Kenny Curry is 2-for-2 on field goals with a long of 31 and a perfect 14-for-14 on PAT's (8^th in NAIA).
• Dean Mason averages 43.2 yards per punt with a long of 58 and 7 downed inside the 20 (3^rd in NAIA).
• Montasi Clay owns an 84-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, while Alijah Price is averaging 30.7 yards per return. 

UP NEXT

• IWU returns to Wildcat Stadium on October 4 against University of Saint Francis (Ill.) at 12:00PM ET.
• Tickets can be purchased at IWUWildcats.com/tickets or by clicking HERE.

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