LISTEN/WATCH Davidson at Campbell

Saturday, October 18

Buies Creek, N.C.

4:00 p.m.

Davidson College

Campbell

William Morris caught his first career touchdown pass, a 47-yarder, at Campbell in 2012, but it was negated on an offensive pass interference call

10/16/2014 10:58:00 AM | Football

By: Mark Brumbaugh

Davidson Wildcats (1-6, 0-3 PFL) at Campbell Camels (3-3, 3-0 PFL)

Date: Oct. 18 - 4:00 p.m.

Site: Barker-Lane Stadium (5,000 capacity) - Buies Creek, N.C.

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4 Downs
1st - This is Davidson's second straight game on the road. The 'Cats play their next two (with a bye in the middle) at home, and finish the season with a pair of road games.

2nd - Davidson is undefeated in three trips to Campbell.

3rd - WR William Morris ranks in the top five nationally in receptions (T-1st) and reception yards (3rd), and ranks 11th in reception TDs.

4th - The 'Cats are 0-3 in PFL play, but had the opportunity to force OT against Morehead State and went five overtimes against Dayton.

XP - LB Dan Casey was named to the 2014 AFCA Allstate Goodworks team. Vote for him at espn.com/Allstate.

A Davidson win would . . .
• Snap a six-game overall losing streak
• Snap a nine-game road losing streak
• Snap a 12-game PFL losing streak
• Keep the 'Cats undefeated at Campbell
• Deal Campbell (3-0) its first PFL loss of the season.

The Series
• Davidson leads the all-time series, which began in 2008, 4-2, and is 3-0 all-time in Barker-Lane Stadium.
• The Wildcats opened up a 28-0 lead during their last visit to Buies Creek in 2012, and fended off a late Camel comeback attempt, 28-21.
• Last season, Campbell quarterback Brian Hudson threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more to lead Campbell past Davidson, 47-14, in the season finale for both teams.
• Campbell held the Wildcats to just 208 yards of offense.

Scouting Campbell
• The Camels lost all three of their non-conference games, playing a challenging slate that included Charlotte, Appalachian State and Charleston Southern.
• However, they have won their last three games over Valparaiso, Morehead State and Butler - all PFL opponents - for their best start ever in league play.
• In PFL games, Campbell is averaging 19 points allowed per game to rank third in the league.
• Campbell was picked seventh in the PFL preseason poll, while Davidson was picked 10th.

Signs of Improvement
• Despite a setback at Drake, the Wildcats have shown progress this season.
• Davidson's 32 points against Morehead State were its most in a PFL game since 2009, and its 48 against Dayton were its most since 2007.
• The 'Cats are averaging 155.3 yards per game rushing so far this season after averaging just 88.2 last season. The rate is sixth in the PFL.
• If Davidson were to maintain that average, it would be its highest since 1999 (188.6). In fact, the Wildcats have not averaged over 100 yards per game throughout an entire season since 2009.
• Davidson finished dead last in the PFL in scoring last season, only averaging 14.0 points per game, but the 'Cats are currently third in the league and 57th in the country averaging 28.3 points per game.
• In its first two PFL games, Davidson had opportunities to force overtime on its last regulation possession both times. It was unsuccessful against Morehead State, losing by eight, but went to quintuple overtime against Dayton before losing by six.

Rankings Leaders
• Davidson has been strong offensively to rank third in the PFL in scoring (28.3) and rank fourth in yardage (383.0 per game). The Wildcats have also totaled a league-best 162 first downs, which ranks 11th in the FCS.
• Nationally, WR William Morris is tied for the lead in receptions with 52, ranks third with 671 receiving yards and ranks 11th with six receiving touchdowns.
• Morris is the only FCS player with two 12+ reception games this season (16 at VMI, 15 vs. Dayton).
• QB J.P. Douglas ranks 16th in the nation and tops in the PFL with a 65.8 completion percentage, 20th in the nation and second in the PFL with 1,417 passing yards.
• LB Matt Casey ranks third in the PFL with 9.0 tackles per game.
• KR Austin Wells ranks fifth in the PFL and 53rd nationally with 21.9 yards per return.

William Morris Milestone Watch
• In addition to being one of the nation's top receivers this season, William Morris is on pace to rewrite the Davidson record books.
• He caught his 100th career reception at VMI (9/13) as part of a 16-catch performance.
• Morris broke onto the Top 10 list for receptions at Princeton with six receptions.
• Morris broke onto the Top 10 list for receiving yards in a career and moved up to ninth in receptions with a 15-catch, 158-yard performance against Dayton (10/4/14), passing Davidson Hall of Famer Mike Mikolayunas '71.
• With 11 career TD receptions, Morris needs two more to move into the Top 10.
• Receiving Yards in a Career (19 to next)
1.   2770   Lanny Funsten (229-2770)   2009-12
2.   2220   Ryan Hubbard (153-2220)      2004-07
3.   2215   Brett Dioguardi (154-2215)   2003-06
4.   2157   Barrett Johnson (147-2157)   2000-03
5.   2154   Mike Kelly (162-2154)        1967-69
6.   2125   Gifford Piercy (109-2125)   1977-80
7.   1948   George Hannen (158-1948)   1967-69
8.   1940   Walt Walker (130-1940)       1971-73
9. 1931 William Morris (129-1931)    2012-pres.
10. 1884   Corey Crawford (119-1884)   1997-00

• Receptions in a Career (1 to next)
1.   229   Lanny Funsten (229-2770)   2009-12
2.   179   Mike Mikolayunas (179-1830) 1968-70
3.   162   Mike Kelly (162-2154) 1967-69
4.   158   George Hannen (158-1948)   1967-69
5.   154   Brett Dioguardi (154-2215)   2003-06
6.   153   Ryan Hubbard (153-2220)      2004-07
7.   147   Barrett Johnson (147-2157)   2000-03
8.   130   Walt Walker (130-1940)       1971-73
9.    129 William Morris (129-1931)   2012-pres.
10.   119   Corey Crawford (119-1884)   1997-00

Last Time Out
• Drake used a strong offensive attack and solid defense to defeat Davidson, 51-14.
• Drake built a 30-0 lead in the first half, totaling 320 yards of offense before the halftime break while holding Davidson to just 34 yards. The Bulldogs finished with 606 yards, with 343 coming on the ground.
• Jeffrey Keil led the 'Cats with a pair of touchdowns – one rushing and one receiving - while Trey Huelskamp hauled in six catches for 46 yards. William Morris totaled 58 yards on three catches.

College Football Performance Awards
• Wildcats have received three CFPA honorable mentions so far this season.
• WR William Morris (Oct. 7 & Sept. 16) and TE Trey Huelskamp (Sept. 30).

Schedule Notes
• Davidson is playing 12 games this season for the first time in its history.
• The schedule was front-loaded with home games, as three of Davidson's first four were at home. Starting with the Drake game, four of the final six will be on the road.

Tremendous Trey
• Huelskamp already has a career-high 29 catches for 264 yards through six games this season after totaling 17 catches for 182 yards in 11 games last season. He caught 28 passes for 228 yards as a freshman.
• Huelskamp was one of four FCS Tight End Performer of the Week honorable mentions recognized by the College Football Performance Awards for games played through Sept. 27.
• In a loss at Princeton, Huelskamp led the Wildcats in receiving, setting career highs with nine catches for 82 yards.

Fourth-Down Fortunes
• Davidson has converted 13-of-19 fourth downs (68.4%) to rank second in the PFL and 18th in the nation.
• The 'Cats have converted their last eight, going 3-for-3 at Drake (10/11) and 5-for-5 against Dayton (10/4).

Young 'Cats
• The team is very young, with 36 freshmen and just 25 upper-classmen (9 seniors, 16 juniors.) It's the largest freshman class since the 'Cats also had 36 in 2009.
• Of the 22 slots on the offensive two-deep, 11 are occupied by underclassmen (4 sophomores, 7 freshmen), while 16 (9 sophomores and 7 freshmen) are listed on the defensive side. Seven of 12 specialists slots are filled by freshmen.