Saturday, November 21
DeLand, FL
1:00 p.m.
Davidson College
at
Stetson
Wildcat Football Gameday Central - Stetson
11/19/2015 5:19:00 PM | Football
DAVIDSON, N.C. -- The Wildcats hit the road for their season finale Saturday when they travel to Stetson at 1 p.m. on ESPN3.
THE GAME
• The Wildcats hit the road for their season finale Saturday when they travel to Stetson for a 1 p.m. contest.
• Saturday's game will mark the seventh meeting between the two teams and the all-time series that dates back to 1912, is tied at three games each. Stetson has won the last two meetings against the 'Cats.
• The Wildcats are tied 1-1 against the Hatters at Spec Martin Memorial Stadium where Stetson took the last meeting, 26-13, on Nov. 9, 2013.
• The last Pioneer Football League win for the Wildcats came at Valparaiso on Nov. 10, 2012 where Davidson took a 28-27 overtime victory.
• Davidson is 28-64 (.304) all-time in the Pioneer Football League.
QUICK SLANTS
• Two Toreros combined for 246 of San Diego's 278 rushing yards as Davidson suffered a 35-10 setback last Saturday on Senior Day at Richardson Stadium.
• #RecordWatch: After setting the all-time receiving yards record against Marist, Morris is just two receptions and one touchdown away from tying the other two all-time marks.
• Morris has recorded impressive performances in the last four weeks, leading the team with 100-yard games against Campbell and Marist, including 164 yards on 11 receptions and a touchdown against Camels.
• Davidson's defense finished with six sacks twice this season. Against Marist, it was first time since 2009 the Wildcats recorded six sacks in a game.
• LB Ben Hart leads the Davidson defense with 57 tackles, including 1.5 for a loss. Nine other Wildcats have tallied 35 or more tackles this season. Hart recorded a career-high 10 tackles at Butler.
• WR William Morris leads the Davidson offense with 668 yards, which ranks sixth in the PFL, on 52 catches with seven touchdowns. The senior averages 66.8 yards per game this season. RB Jeffrey Keil leads the rushing corps with 266 yards on 79 carries in eight games this season.
THE SERIES
Overall Record: Tied, 3-3
Games at Stetson: Tied, 1-1
Games at Davidson: Tied, 2-2
Last Five Games in Series: Davidson leads, 3-2
Last Wildcat Win: vs. Stetson (43-7) 10/20/56
Current Streak: L2
Last Meeting: vs. Stetson 40, DC 34 (10/25/14)
LAST TIME OUT
Dallas Kessman (124) and Jereke Armstrong (122) combined for 246 of San Diego's 278 rushing yards to lead the Toreros to a 35-10 victory over Davidson in Pioneer Football League action Saturday at Richardson Stadium. Taylor Mitchell finished the day 20-of-37 for 180 yards and one interception. The Wildcats' William Morris caught six passes for a game-high 68 yards. In addition to its strong running game, the Toreros finished with 429 total yards, while holding the Wildcats to 228 yards and just 10 first downs. Despite the loss, Davidson's defense finished with six sacks, including three from freshman Boo Jordan.
ROWELL PLACED ON CFPA KICKOFF RETURNER WATCH LIST
Sophomore Ben Rowell was placed on the College Football Performance Awards FCS Awards Watch List for the 2015 Kickoff Returner Award this week. Rowell is one of 34 players from the Football Championship Subdivision named to the midseason kickoff returner list. For the season, the defensive back has returned 16 kickoffs for 455 yards (28.4 yards per return), which currently ranks seventh in the NCAA. Rowell produced an 81-yarder against conference foe Valparaiso and an 80-yard return in Davidson's win over Kentucky Wesleyan.
MORRIS RECORD WATCH
Senior WR William Morris is one step closer to setting all three of Davidson's all-time receiving records as he broke Lanny Funsten's career yards mark against Marist on Oct. 24. Morris needs just two receptions and one touchdown to tie Funsten in both categories. Morris also holds the single-season receiving yards record with 1,224 that was set in 2014.
RECEPTIONS
1. 229, Lanny Funsten, 2009-12
2. 227, William Morris, 2012-Pres.
YARDS
1. 3094, William Morris, 2012-Pres.
2. 2770, Lanny Funsten, 2009-12
TOUCHDOWNS
1. 20, Lanny Funsten, 2009-12
T-2. 19, William Morris, 2012-Pres.
DEFENSE SACKS MARIST & SAN DIEGO
Davidson's defense finished with six sacks and nine tackles for a loss against the Red Foxes on Oct. 10. This marks the first time since 2009 the Wildcats recorded six sacks in a game and the first time since 2013 Davidson finished with nine TFL in a game, which were both against Drake. Three games after Marist, the 'Cats picked up six sacks again, this time against San Diego. Five of the six sacks against the Toreros were from freshmen, including three from Boo Jordan.
DARYOUSH EARNS SECOND-CAREER ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT HONOR
Senior right tackle Josh Daryoush was named to the 2015 Academic All-District III First Team on Nov. 5. The Bethesda, Md., native, who is pursuing a pre-medicine track, is a crucial part of Davidson's offensive line and has started all nine games at right tackle this season. As a first team selection, Daryoush is eligible for consideration for the Academic All-American team. The offensive lineman was named Academic All-District last season and became the 10th Wildcat football player to earn the honor twice.
SOCIAL MEDIA
For the latest on Davidson football, follow the team on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DavidsonFootball), Twitter (@DCFootball_Cats) and Instagram (@DCFootball_Cats).
LIVE VIDEO AND AUDIO
Davidson will provide live video and audio streams on its website, DavidsonWildcats.com, for all six home games this season. All 12 games can be heard online at DavidsonWildcats.com. Fans can hear the Davidson Radio Network on their mobile device by visiting DavidsonWildcats.com or by downloading the TuneIn Radio App.
DAVIDSON FOOTBALL COACH'S SHOW
Play-by-play man Mark Plemmons is hosting the Davidson Football Coach's Show every Monday. Plemmons will discuss with Coach Nichols the week that was and the week ahead to give fans an inside scoop on the Wildcats.
For the latest on Davidson football, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
| WEEK TWELVE - DAVIDSON AT STETSON |
| Date | Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM |
| Location | DeLand, Fla. |
| Stadium | Spec Martin Memorial Stadium |
| Capacity | 6,000 |
| Game Notes | Davidson | PFL | Stetson |
| #HashTag | #ALLIN15, #DAVvsSTETSON, #BeatSU |
| Live Stats | DavidsonWildcats.com |
| TV | ESPN3.com |
| Live Audio | DavidsonWildcats.com (WHIP 1350 AM, MI-Connection CH4) |
| Coach's Show | Week 12 |
| Player Spotlight | RB Jeffrey Keil |
| Social Media | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook |
| Photos | DavidsonPhotos.com |
THE GAME
• The Wildcats hit the road for their season finale Saturday when they travel to Stetson for a 1 p.m. contest.
• Saturday's game will mark the seventh meeting between the two teams and the all-time series that dates back to 1912, is tied at three games each. Stetson has won the last two meetings against the 'Cats.
• The Wildcats are tied 1-1 against the Hatters at Spec Martin Memorial Stadium where Stetson took the last meeting, 26-13, on Nov. 9, 2013.
• The last Pioneer Football League win for the Wildcats came at Valparaiso on Nov. 10, 2012 where Davidson took a 28-27 overtime victory.
• Davidson is 28-64 (.304) all-time in the Pioneer Football League.
QUICK SLANTS
• Two Toreros combined for 246 of San Diego's 278 rushing yards as Davidson suffered a 35-10 setback last Saturday on Senior Day at Richardson Stadium.
• #RecordWatch: After setting the all-time receiving yards record against Marist, Morris is just two receptions and one touchdown away from tying the other two all-time marks.
• Morris has recorded impressive performances in the last four weeks, leading the team with 100-yard games against Campbell and Marist, including 164 yards on 11 receptions and a touchdown against Camels.
• Davidson's defense finished with six sacks twice this season. Against Marist, it was first time since 2009 the Wildcats recorded six sacks in a game.
• LB Ben Hart leads the Davidson defense with 57 tackles, including 1.5 for a loss. Nine other Wildcats have tallied 35 or more tackles this season. Hart recorded a career-high 10 tackles at Butler.
• WR William Morris leads the Davidson offense with 668 yards, which ranks sixth in the PFL, on 52 catches with seven touchdowns. The senior averages 66.8 yards per game this season. RB Jeffrey Keil leads the rushing corps with 266 yards on 79 carries in eight games this season.
THE SERIES
Overall Record: Tied, 3-3
Games at Stetson: Tied, 1-1
Games at Davidson: Tied, 2-2
Last Five Games in Series: Davidson leads, 3-2
Last Wildcat Win: vs. Stetson (43-7) 10/20/56
Current Streak: L2
Last Meeting: vs. Stetson 40, DC 34 (10/25/14)
LAST TIME OUT
Dallas Kessman (124) and Jereke Armstrong (122) combined for 246 of San Diego's 278 rushing yards to lead the Toreros to a 35-10 victory over Davidson in Pioneer Football League action Saturday at Richardson Stadium. Taylor Mitchell finished the day 20-of-37 for 180 yards and one interception. The Wildcats' William Morris caught six passes for a game-high 68 yards. In addition to its strong running game, the Toreros finished with 429 total yards, while holding the Wildcats to 228 yards and just 10 first downs. Despite the loss, Davidson's defense finished with six sacks, including three from freshman Boo Jordan.
ROWELL PLACED ON CFPA KICKOFF RETURNER WATCH LIST
Sophomore Ben Rowell was placed on the College Football Performance Awards FCS Awards Watch List for the 2015 Kickoff Returner Award this week. Rowell is one of 34 players from the Football Championship Subdivision named to the midseason kickoff returner list. For the season, the defensive back has returned 16 kickoffs for 455 yards (28.4 yards per return), which currently ranks seventh in the NCAA. Rowell produced an 81-yarder against conference foe Valparaiso and an 80-yard return in Davidson's win over Kentucky Wesleyan.
MORRIS RECORD WATCH
Senior WR William Morris is one step closer to setting all three of Davidson's all-time receiving records as he broke Lanny Funsten's career yards mark against Marist on Oct. 24. Morris needs just two receptions and one touchdown to tie Funsten in both categories. Morris also holds the single-season receiving yards record with 1,224 that was set in 2014.
RECEPTIONS
1. 229, Lanny Funsten, 2009-12
2. 227, William Morris, 2012-Pres.
YARDS
1. 3094, William Morris, 2012-Pres.
2. 2770, Lanny Funsten, 2009-12
TOUCHDOWNS
1. 20, Lanny Funsten, 2009-12
T-2. 19, William Morris, 2012-Pres.
DEFENSE SACKS MARIST & SAN DIEGO
Davidson's defense finished with six sacks and nine tackles for a loss against the Red Foxes on Oct. 10. This marks the first time since 2009 the Wildcats recorded six sacks in a game and the first time since 2013 Davidson finished with nine TFL in a game, which were both against Drake. Three games after Marist, the 'Cats picked up six sacks again, this time against San Diego. Five of the six sacks against the Toreros were from freshmen, including three from Boo Jordan.
DARYOUSH EARNS SECOND-CAREER ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT HONOR
Senior right tackle Josh Daryoush was named to the 2015 Academic All-District III First Team on Nov. 5. The Bethesda, Md., native, who is pursuing a pre-medicine track, is a crucial part of Davidson's offensive line and has started all nine games at right tackle this season. As a first team selection, Daryoush is eligible for consideration for the Academic All-American team. The offensive lineman was named Academic All-District last season and became the 10th Wildcat football player to earn the honor twice.
SOCIAL MEDIA
For the latest on Davidson football, follow the team on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DavidsonFootball), Twitter (@DCFootball_Cats) and Instagram (@DCFootball_Cats).
LIVE VIDEO AND AUDIO
Davidson will provide live video and audio streams on its website, DavidsonWildcats.com, for all six home games this season. All 12 games can be heard online at DavidsonWildcats.com. Fans can hear the Davidson Radio Network on their mobile device by visiting DavidsonWildcats.com or by downloading the TuneIn Radio App.
DAVIDSON FOOTBALL COACH'S SHOW
Play-by-play man Mark Plemmons is hosting the Davidson Football Coach's Show every Monday. Plemmons will discuss with Coach Nichols the week that was and the week ahead to give fans an inside scoop on the Wildcats.
For the latest on Davidson football, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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