SSI Football: Playbook Game Preview! #9 West Sioux (6-0) @ #3 MMCRU (6-0)

GAME OF THE WEEK

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GAMEDAY: October 10

KICKOFF: 7:00 PM

GAME TIME TEMP: 63* Slight Breeze 5-10 MPH

GAME SET UP: Two undefeated and ranked teams hook up in Marcus, Iowa tonight as the visiting Falcons of head coach Ryan Schwiesow visit the Royals of head coach Kyle Oswald. The Falcons have outscored their last three opponents by 156-13! The Royals have defeated their last three opponents by 98-20! This will be a highly competitive football game tonight.

FALCONS: The Falcons are a tradition rich program that has featured many future college football players and this year's team is reminiscent of other Falcon squads that have played for high stakes under the UNI Dome.

The offense is triggered by senior QB Blake Wiggins 6-1 (175) who has passed for (1,006) yards along with (17) touchdowns and only (2) Interceptions. Wiggins has also been elusive in the running game adding (331) yards and (9) scores so far this season. The featured RB is junior Braylon Lopez 5-11 (185) with (594) yards rushing and (7) scores. The key receiving threats include junior Gavin Gerritson 6-1 (195) with (18) receptions for (285) yards and (4) touchdowns. Lopez has also been a key contributor in the passing game with (18) catches for (317) yards and (4) touchdowns.

The Falcon defense has only allowed (48) points on the season. Junior LB Eli Mora 5-10 (180) has piled up (38) tackles and (4.0) TFL. Senior DE Hunter Doyle has been effective up front with (16.5) tackles and (7.0) TFL. Other key contributors include sophomore Kendrin Van Beek with (20.0) tackles and Gerritson with (28.0) stops.

ROYALS: The Royals enter tonight's contest with junior QB Eli Harpenau 6-1 (210) having a solid season completing (66%) of his passes good for (994) yards and (11) touchdowns. Harpenau will also run as well having tacked on (314) yards and (7) scores on the ground. Senior John Schmillen (238) yards rushing and (5) scores is one to watch as is sophomore Ayden Miller with (188) yards rushing and (3) touchdowns. Senior Camden Bork 6-0 (180) is a key receiving target with a team leading (18) catches for (201) yards and a score. Senior Gage Johnson 5-8 (160) has (12) receptions for (302) yards and (4) touchdowns.

The Royals defense much like the Falcons has only allowed (40) points on the season so far. Senior LB Brandon Dreckman 6-0 (185) has a team leading (22.0) tackles and (5.5) TFL. Other key defenders include senior Eli Schlenger (16.5) tackles and (5.5) TFL and John Schmillen with a team leading (27.5) tackles and (9.0) TFL.

SSI TOMORROW'S HEADLINES TODAY: This has the makings of a four quarter dog fight. It is a great night for football and the weather appears to be cooperating. This game will come down to turnovers and field position. I have a lean to the home team tonight but the Falcons are a tough out. Enjoy the game!

SSI PREDICTIONS:

MILLARD PREDICTION:

MMCRU: 27

WEST SIOUX: 24

MCCUMBER PREDICTION:

MMCRU 38

WEST SIOUX 35