THE GAME AT A GLANCE

Saturday, November 9 (12 p.m.) vs. Wayne State
Head Coach: Logan Masters (23-9)
NSU vs. WSC All-Time: 19-11      Last Meeting: NSU 28 – WSC 26 [2023]
 

FAN INFORMATION & GAME COVERAGE

Live Stats: wscwildcats.com/sidearmstats/football/summary
Live Video: nsicnetwork.com/nsuwolves/
Radio Broadcast: Fox Sports Aberdeen [98.5 FM · 1420 AM] radio.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/KGIMAM
Game Notes: Northern State vs. Wayne State

NORTHERN STATE STORYLINES

• Northern State heads into their final contest of 2024 with a 5-5 record overall and 5-4 record in the Northern Sun
• The Wolves are averaging 165.4 yards rushing, 129.6 yards passing, and 295.0 yards of total offense per game
• The defense sits fifth in the league in rushing defense (161.6) and sacks (22), and second in the NSIC in total defense (317.7)
• Daniel Britt anchors the offense this season averaging 101.9 yards passing and 43.0 yards rushing per game, with six passing touchdowns, 1,019 passing yards, and four rushing touchdowns
• Wyatt Block moved into the team lead on the ground with 544 rushing yards and six touchdowns, averaging 54.4 yards per game and 4.9 yards per carry
• Tanner Branson leads the receiving core with 285 total yards, averaging 28.5 yards per game and 12.4 yards per reception
• Jake Adams continues to lead the NSIC and the nation with 135 total tackles in 2024; he also ranks second in the country averaging 13.5 tackles per game
• Max Van Landingham and Matthew Baker have 6.0 and 5.0 sacks apiece this season, and a combined 17.5 tackles for a total loss of 91 yards
• Kegan Mountain leads the secondary and ranks tied for first in the NSIC with four interceptions this season
• In the kicking game, Tom Ellard is averaging a league second best 42.7 yards per punt with a 73-yard long
• Jeremy Caruso is 6-of-10 in field goal attempts this season and is averaging 55.5 yards per kickoff

 

WAYNE STATE STORYLINES

• Wayne State enters the weekend with a 6-3 record overall and 5-3 mark in the Northern Sun
• The Wildcats are averaging 145.1 yards rushing, 183.6 yards passing, and 328.7 yards of total offense per game this season
• They are converting at rates of 42.1% on third down and 52.9% on fourth down
• The defense has 25 sacks, nine interceptions, six forced fumbles, and five fumble recoveries in 2024
• Nick Bohn leads the offense with 1522 yards passing, 19 touchdowns, and a 55.3 pass completion percentage
• Latravious Boy leads the rushers with 381 total yards and five touchdowns, averaging 6.1 yards per carry and 54.4 yards per game
• The receiving front is led by Kendrick Watkins-Hogue with 553 total yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 69.1 yards per game and 14.2 yards per catch
• Dexter Larsen leads the defense with 69.0 tackles, followed by Carter Sitzman with 46.0
• Sitzman leads the NSIC this season with 14.5 tackles for a loss and sits second in the league with 7.0 sacks
• Wayne State is led by head coach Logan Masters in his third season

 

THE WOLVES AND WILDCATS HISTORY

• The Wolves defeated the Wildcats in a 28-26 comeback victory last season at home
• Northern in 19-11 all-time against Wayne State