SAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word football team is set to host Texas A&M University–Commerce on Saturday, October 14 for a 4 p.m. kick-off. The Cardinals look to extend their 14-0 win streak at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.
 
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• The Cardinals once again moved up the rankings to No. 6 in the FCS Coaches Poll and No. 7 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25.
• After this past weekend, the Cardinal defense leads the nation for defensive touchdowns with one fumble return TD and two interception return TDs for three total so far this season.
• With 317 yards per game, UIW's offense is second in the nation for passing offense. The Cardinals average 469 total yards per game to rank sixth in the nation.
• UIW is ranked tenth in the nation for scoring defense, allowing only 16.8 points per game.

 
SCOUTING THE LIONS

• Texas A&M – Commerce picked up its first win last weekend in the conference opener against McNeese. The Lions won 41-10 over the Cowboys at Memorial Stadium where Head Coach Clint Dolezel secured his first career win.
• Reggie Branch is averaging 62.25 rushing yards per game while Ra'veion Hargrove leads the way with two touchdowns.
• Quarterback Josh Magana has thrown 586 yards for the Lions, including seven touchdowns while averaging 117.20 yards per game.
• Keith Miller is the leading receiver with three touchdowns on the season.

 
LAST TIME THEY MET

• The Lions are in their second season as a Division I football program. Last year, the Cardinals won 35-7 in Commerce.
• When both teams were in Division II, the Lions and Cardinals faced off three times, with UIW winning all three matches.

 
PLAYERS TO WATCH

• Steven Parker continues to lead the FCS in tackles for loss with 11 total for 2.2 per contest.
• Wide Receiver Brandon Porter is currently third in the nation for receiving yards with 558 total.
• Quarterback Zach Calzada is fourth in the nation for total offense with 1,580 so far this season.
• Jarrell Wiley leads the running back core, averaging 40 rushing yards per game. Both Timothy Carter and Tre Siggers have recorded two touchdowns each.
• Tylan Foster leads the Cardinals in tackles with 36 total (13 solo), while Tre Richardson has notched two interceptions and two pass breakups.

 
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