WINONA, Minn. – Winona State football will square off against Wayne State College on Saturday, September 21st at 1:00pm in Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium during Winona State's Family Weekend.
 
The Warriors (1-1, 1-0 NSIC) are coming off a 31-14 victory at Concordia-St. Paul while the Wildcats (2-1, 1-1 NSIC) fell to #11 Minnesota State, 35-28, on a last-minute score last week.
 
Winona State invites all fans to participate in the Warrior Game Day Experience, beginning at 11:00am at the intersection of Johnson and Mark streets on the campus of WSU. The Warrior Walk will be at 12:05pm.
 
Winona State Notes:

• Winona State defeated Concordia-St. Paul 31-14 last week in St. Paul, Minn. The Warriors used a balanced attack and capitalized on four rushing touchdowns to secure the win.
• WSU was victorious in the previous meeting against Wayne State, defeating the Wildcats 38-14 at home on Oct. 1, 2022.
• The Warriors hold a 21-4 all-time record vs. WSC, including six wins in the most recent seven games.
• Winona State averages 416 yards of offense so far this season, while allowing 364.5 yards to opponents.
• Cole Stenstrom is second in the NSIC in passing yards, putting up 276 yards/game on 41-65 total passing.
• Sylvere Campbell leads the Northern Sun with 133 receiving yards per game. Campbell has averaged 20.5 yards/catch on 13 receptions in WSU's first two contests.
• Ty Gavin leads the conference with an average of 33.3 yards per kick return. Cayden Holcomb has averaged 25.8 yards to be third in the NSIC.
• Brent Jeske has garnered 14.0 total tackles to lead the WSU defense. He has also notched one pass breakup.
• Following this week's game, the Warriors travel to Northern State for a 6pm kickoff on Saturday, September 28th.

 
Wayne State Notes:

• Wayne State is receiving votes in this week's AFCA National Poll.
• The Wildcats opened the season with a 49-17 win vs. Missouri S&T, then defeated MSU Moorhead 44-17, before dropping a nail-biter to #11 Minnesota State, 35-28.
• WSC is averaging 40.33 points/game while holding opponents to 23 points per game.
• Wayne State uses a balanced attack, rushing for 172/77 yards/game and throwing for 204.33.
• Latravious Boyd and Dawson Forgy lead the backfield. Boyd has averaged 94.33 yards/game while Forgy has added 58.33 yards a game.
• Nick Bohn averaged 177.67 yards passing each game and adds 18.67 yards rushing per game.
• Kendrick Watkins-Hogue is Bohn's favorite target, notching 18 receptions on the year for 71 yards/game.
• Next week, Wayne State will host Minot State.

 
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