By: Nicholas Rappuhn
Athletics Communications Intern
MARQUETTE, Mich. — The Northern Michigan University football team (2-2) is set to host a Homecoming matchup in Marquette Saturday at 4 p.m. against Wayne State University (0-4) in a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) game.
WEEKLY NOTES
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FOLLOW ALONG |
Fans can purchase tickets and follow the action using video, live stats and audio.
Follow @NMU_Wildcats on Twitter for continued coverage throughout the week.
Saturday VS. Wayne State
Live Stats: https://nmuwildcats.com/sports/fball/2021-22/boxscores/20211002_vkp5.xml
Video: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/nmu/
Audio: rrnsports.com
Tickets: https://nmu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1838&r=7e52a612dcad40089f7ddf6dd6e5faa7
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LAST TIME OUT |
Last week's matchup saw Northern take an early lead against Northwood University that would ultimately end in a Wildcat loss after a strong second half from the Timberwolves.
Quarterback Drake Davis would help lead the 'Cats in the first quarter with a strong drive that saw a 54-yard touchdown pass to DJ Stewart. Davis led the team in passing and rushing in the game.
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QUARTERBACK PLAY |
Sophomore Drake Davis is tied for the lead in the GLIAC with six touchdown passes. He also ranks in the top five for passing yards per game with an average of 149.3.
Drake is now up to 597 passing yards on the year with 50 completions while also rushing for a total of 226 yards averaging 56.5 per game.
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RUNNING 'CATS |
Sophomore running back Tyshon King continues to dominate the NMU rushing game with a total of 294 yards placing him third in the GLIAC. He is averaging a total of 6.8 yards per carry making him third in the GLIAC.
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WILDCATS TO WATCH |
Junior Tyquan Cox is a key kickoff returner for the Wildcats and is second in the GLIAC averaging 28.3 yards per return. He is also second in the GLIAC in total return yards with a total of 255 yards.
WIde receiver Benjamin Loutsis ranks in the GLIAC top 10 for wide receivers averaging 48.5 yards per game.
Freshman Will Borchert ranks second in the GLIAC for defense with a total of 40 tackles, averaging 10 per game.
Senior Andre Whitley also ranks in the top five in the GLIAC for defense with a total of 36 tackles good for an average of 9 per game. He also has 2.5 sacks on the year.
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MASK UP |
Northern requires a mask to be worn by all individuals, vaccinated and not vaccinated, whenever inside an NMU facility. This includes all areas of all university facilities, including all indoor athletic venues. The only exception is when an individual is actively eating or drinking.
The masking requirement includes all visitors and groups on campus.
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NMU VS WAYNE STATE |
The Wildcats and Warriors have faced off a total of 33 times. NMU holds an overall lead in the all-time series 18-15.
