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Game Preview
- SWOSU Football suffered its second straight loss for the first time all season last weekend against SNU and will look to bounce back on the road against East Central
- It'll be a tale of two sides coming into the matchup. SWOSU has lost two in a row and has allowed 1,200+ yards of offense in those games including 1,000+ yards on the ground. Meanwhile, ECU is surging having won five games in a row after starting the season 0-2
- In the Division II era, SWOSU is 10-14 against ECU. Since the GAC was formed in 2011, the two are even 5-5 against each other
- SWOSU has only traveled to Ada three times since 2011. They are 1-2 on the road against ECU in the GAC era
- The Tigers have a strong defense that ranks third in the conference by giving up just 353 yards/game and 20.0 points/game
- Saturday also features a matchup of first year head coaches in Josh Kirkland and Kris McCullough
The Opponent - ECU
- ECU sits tied for second in the conference with an impressive win over Henderson State in week 6 and is carrying the league's second longest win streak into Saturday
- Offensively, ECU gets the job done by boasting a 46% third down conversion rate, a 32:44 time of possession average, and a quarterback who has turned the ball over just three times in seven games
- QB Kenny Hrncir has thrown for 1,669 yards on the year with 14 TD and 3 INT. He sits right behind Tylan Morton in passing
- After scoring 12 & 13 points in the first two games of the season, they have scored 30+ in their last five
- Meanwhile, on defense, ECU holds opponents to 35% on third down and forces turnovers. The Tigers have forced 20 turnovers this season. That's at least two in every game and 10 the last three weeks
SWOSU Offensive Notes
Offensive numbers through seven games:
31.7 points per game (5th in GAC)
420.4 yards per game (4th)
145.3 yards rushing per game (9th)
275.1 yards passing per game (2nd)
- SWOSU's offense put up 500+ yards for the second time this season against SNU last week. The 524 yards of total offense was the most yards gained by the Bulldogs through seven games
- Quarterback Tylan Morton's 17 TD passes, 1,926 yards, and 161 completions all ranks second in the league behind Southeastern's Daulton Hatley
- SWOSU has a trio of receivers in the league's top-10 list thanks to the passing game.
- Deshon Moreaux ranks 4th with 34 grabs, 536 yards, and 5 TDs as SWOSU's big play threat
- Isreal Watson has 53 grabs this year, 508 yards, and 5 TDs as SWOSU's quick pass game go-to. Those 53 catches ranks 2nd in the GAC
- Jalen Lampley ranks 8th in the league with 28 catches / 422 yards and 2 TD
- Running back Gerald Palmer's 4.6 yards per rush leads the team. He has 352 yards and 2 TD. Troy Henderson sits right behind Palmer with 330 yards and 3 TD
SWOSU Defensive Notes
Defensive numbers through seven games:
39.1 points per game (11th in GAC)
475.3 yards per game (11th)
262.7 rushing yards per game (11th)
212.6 passing yards per game (8th)
- The Bulldogs have been up and down through seven games on D. The best two game stretch came against OBU and UAM when SWOSU held the Bison to 221 yards of total offense and followed it up by keeping Monticello to just 94 yards rushing. The worst two game stretch has come most recently against OUA and SNU. Both opposing schools have broken school records on offense and between the two games, SWOSU has allowed 1,200+ yards of total offense and 1,000+ yards of rushing offense
- SWOSU's 22 sacks leads the conference led by Rece Wilhelm (4.5) & Carter Norrie/Richard Silva with 3 apiece
- SWOSU's 8 interceptions ranks 2nd in the conference. Ashton Hamby & Derrius Franklin both have 2 to lead the team
- Keldric Martin's 55 tackles is tied for 3rd in the league (9 players total)
SWOSU Special Teams Notes
- Kicker Jaren Van Winkle is 10-13 on the year in field goal tries with a long of 35 yards
- He is tied for first in the GAC with ECU's Alexis Lopez with 10 makes
- Van Winkle's 40.8 yards per punt ranks 4th in the GAC. His nine punts inside the 20-yard line ranks third
