MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University Football team will travel downstate for the second week in a row, as the Wildcats prepare to take on No. 16 Davenport University on Saturday, October 7. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. E.T.
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Saturday, October 7 - at Davenport University at 3 p.m. ET
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A Word from Coach Richardson
"We have a clear lens knowing that we have a lot to work on and we are in a place where we have to shift our mentality to the competitive spirit and confidence it takes to go in there and give ourselves a chance."
Full Shane Richardson Interview
Last Weekend
The Wildcats traveled to Big Rapids, Michigan to take on the Bulldogs last weekend. NMU's defense had no answer for Ferris State's offense and the Cats' offense never found a rhythm Saturday as NMU dropped a 78-3 decision to the No. 1 Bulldogs at Top Taggart field.
Ferris scored on all eight drives in the first half. Northern punted the ball four times in the first half and turned over the ball three times in the half. The Wildcats would punch a 42 yard field goal in before the half to get on the board. NMU trailed FSU 55-3 at the half. The Bulldogs then continued to find the endzone three more times, along with a safety to make the final score 78-3.
The 78 points conceded ties a program-high, while FSU's 497 yards on the ground is the most an NMU football team has given up.
Cat Nips
- Marinao Valenti is fourth in the GLIAC in passing yards/game (183.0)
- Tyqaun Cox is currently sixth in the GLIAC in rushing yards per game (60.2)
- Sam Peiffer is tied for fourth in the GLIAC in receiving touchdowns (2)
- Mitch Larkin leads the conference in total tackles (51), with 31 solo and 20 assisted
- Freshman linebacker Jax Hertel is tied for third in the GLIAC in interceptions (2)
- The Wildcats are the least penalized team in the GLIAC, averaging 3.6/game and 26.8 penalty yards/game. Those are both top-3 marks in the country
Notes on Davenport University
The No.16 ranked team in the country, the Davenport University Panthers enter the matchup 4-0 overall and 1-0 within the GLIAC.
Last week, Davenport University won in blowout fashion vs. Michigan Tech, 28-0. The Panthers produced 356 yards of total offense. Jason Whittaker (QB) threw for 150 yards and a score. Caleef Jenkins (RB) rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns. Myren Harris also contributed to 114 yards on the ground.
