SAN ANTONIO – University of the Incarnate Word is set to host McNeese on Saturday, September 25, 2021, in an early ESPN + televised game, kickoff is set for 11 a.m.
FOLLOW THE GAME
UIW
- The Cardinals are coming off an historic win against the FBS Texas State Bobcats 42-34. This was the first win for the Cardinals against an FBS program
- UIW has scored 40 plus points in the past three games this season. (YSU, PVAMU, TXST)
- Cameron Ward led the team with 376 passing yards.
- Marcus Cooper rushed for 74 yards and completed a 45-yard punt return.
- Taylor Grimes and Robert Ferrel combined for 245 receiving yards.
- Kelechi Anyalebechi led the team with 11 total tackles.
- Elliott Davidson tallied eight total tackles, seven solo. Anyalebechi, Blaine Hoover and Terrel Lucas all tallied a sack in the Texas State matchup.
McNeese
- McNeese is coming off a 31-24 win against Southern University.
- The Cowboys started the game off with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
- McNeese's defense held Southern to only 47 passing yards in the final two quarters.
- Jarrius Wallace intercepted a pass and returned it for 21 yards.
- Jacob Abel's 25-yard field goal pulled McNeese within 21-20 with 6:43 to play in the third quarter.
- The Cowboys recovered the on-side kick to secure the win.
Players to Watch
- Kevin Brown leads the Cardinal in rushing yards with 174 yards and four touchdowns.
- Marcus Cooper follows with 142 total rushing yards with two touchdowns.
- McNeese's Hunderson leads the Cowboys with 247 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
- McMahon follows with 69 rushing yards and one touchdown.
- Cameron Ward leads UIW with 936 passing yards and 11 touchdowns.
- McNeese's Orgergon leads the Cowboys with 539 passing yards and four touchdowns.
- UIW's Trevor Beague, and McNeese transfer has completed 154 receiving yards for the Cardinals this season.
- Taylor Grimes leads the Cardinals with three receiving touchdowns.
- Robert Ferrel leads the Cardinals with 241 receiving yards.
- McNeese's J. Matthew leads the Cowboys with 126 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
- UIW's defense is led by Kelechi Anyalebechi who has totaled 30 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble.
- McNeese's defense is led by Chambers with 24 total tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss.
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