MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team will travel to Shawnee, Oklahoma Saturday when it plays at Oklahoma Baptist University at 2 p.m. in a crucial Great American Conference contest. The Weevils are looking to stretch their win streak to four games.
Below you will find important information regarding tickets, coverage and complete game notes.
UAM GAME NOTES, WEEK 8 |
PREVIEW INTERVIEW WITH KEATON PHILLIPS, HUD JACKSON AND JUSTIN LEGIER
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The Matchup
UAM will head to Shawnee, Oklahoma for a matchup at Oklahoma Baptist University on Saturday. It will be the fifth meeting between the two teams in their history dating back to 2015. The Weevils have a 3-1 series lead over the Bison and are riding a three-game winning streak. Last season, UAM hosted OBU and won, 45-37.
Coaching Matchup
UAM head football Coach
Hud Jackson is now 33 -61 in his UAM coaching career after his third consecutive win last week. His counterpart will be Chris Jensen who is in his seventh season at Oklahoma Baptist and he has compiled a 26-47 record.
Last Meeting
The Weevils and Bison had quite the shootout last season in Monticello on October 20. The teams combined for 905 passing yards and nine touchdowns through the air.
Cole Sears and Preston Haire had a wild day with Sears going 21-for-38 with 412 yards and 4 TDs, while Haire was 43-for-64 for 493 yards 5 TD's and 3 INT's. It was UAM's pick-6 that turned out to be the difference in the game as the Weevils won, 45-37.
About Last Week
UAM kept its win streak alive with an outstanding second half on its way to a 31-28 win over SNU. After falling behind 20-7 at the break, the Weevils scored 24 points in the second half before Southern Nazarene scored another touchdown. UAM rushed for 363 yards and four touchdowns on the day to earn the victory.
Can we talk about this home stretch?
UAM is undefeated at home this season through its first four games. We have seen it all in those home games, from last second field goals to win it, blowouts and shootouts. The Weevils' 4-0 record is its best home record since 2013. UAM began that season at home 5-0 before falling in its last home contest of the year to No. 4 Henderson State.
Best record since 2008
Also following its win over SNU, the Weevils continue to make history improving to 5-2. The last time it was 5-2 through seven games was the year 2008. UAM finished that season with a 7-4 record overall and a 5-3 Gulf South Conference mark.
Rushing out ahead
Through its first two games of the season, Arkansas Tech and Harding held UAM under 100 yards on the ground. Since its trip to Searcy, the Weevils have been grounding and pounding. UAM's lowest rush total since Harding was at Southeastern when it still ran for 162 yards. The Weevils have had three games where they've run for over 300 yards on the ground and they now rank second in the conference in rush yards per game at 223.9.
Dominating Devontae
Running back
Devontae Dean rushed for over 100 yards for the second time this season. However, it has not been his huge chunks of yardage that have made him one of the more threatening backs in the conference; it's his ability to find the endzone. In the last three weeks alone, Dean has totaled six rushing touchdowns.
Some big plays by Demilon
Quarterback
Demilon Brown was quiet through the air last week against SNU, but did break off a big run against the Crimson Storm for a 74-yard touchdown. It's the second time in three games that Brown has had a rushing touchdown for 68 yards or more. Brown also threw an 88-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard touchdown pass two weeks ago.
Shutting Down the Pass
UAM will have its work cut out for it at OBU facing the top quarterback in the conference; however, it is no stranger to solid pass defense. The Weevils currently rank sixth in NCAA Division II in passing yards allowed per game at 130.9.
Getting to the Quarterback
Much of UAM's pass defense can be credited to solid play on the defensive line. The Weevils are currently third in sacks with 12.
Snatch it out of the air
Another important factor aiding in UAM's pass defense has been its ability to pick the ball off and knock it down in the secondary. The Weevils are sixth in interceptions with seven and have 24 total pass breakups.
Spooky stats?
For the third consecutive season, UAM has won its first three games in October. In October alone dating back to 2017 the Weevils are 9-2.
Some other stats on Defense
Gabe Brace leads the team in tackles with 43, while
Justin Legier is tops on the roster in tackles for loss with 8.0. Three players on UAM's defense have 2.5 sacks including
Michael Jenkins,
Brandon Young and
Chase Crosby. UAM picked off the football twice last week and now have six players with at least one interception in
Christian Jefferson (2),
Jonathan Scott (1),
Easton Seidl (1),
Bryce Anthony (1),
Tyronne Brumfield (1) and
Kerenzo Credit (1).
Scouting the Bison
Oklahoma Baptist is 3-4 this season and has been very odd in terms of rankings. The Bison are first in the conference in total offense (428.0) and passing offense per game (273.3), but last in points allowed per game (37.4), total defense per game (468.0) and passing defense per game (234.6).
OBU's biggest weapon
OBU has currently the best quarterback in the conference in Preston Haire who has thrown for 1,913 yards, 19 touchdowns and has just four interceptions. Haire has earned a pair of Great American Conference Player of the Week honors as well this season.
Top Defenders for OBU
Josh Arnold has been the team's best defender with 73 tackles with 4.0 of those being for loss, and 3.0 of them being sacks. Trajan Lands and Myles Russell have also contributed defensively with Lands totaling 57 tackles and 1.5 for loss and Russell tallying 3.5 tackles for loss and an interception.
UP NEXT
The Weevils will return home for its final home game of the regular season. It will be Senior Day for the UAM senior athletes as they take on Henderson State at 3 p.m.
