MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The (RV) Southern Arkansas University Muleriders (3-1 GAC) hit the road for the long trip to Alva, Oklahoma, for a Saturday showdown with Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Saturday, October 4th at 2:00 PM.
 
Series History
SAU at NWOSU || 10/4 (2 p.m.)
15th meeting, SAU leads 12-2 (10-1 GAC)
First Meeting: 10/8/1977 – SAU win 29-27
Last Meeting: 11/9/2024 – SAU win 78-0 (El Dorado, Ark.)
 
Broadcast Information
Saturday's game will be broadcast on the Northwestern Oklahoma State Hudl fan page. The game will also be broadcast live on the radio with Dan Gregory and Ryan Phillips calling all the action on 99.1 KVMZ.
 
SAU Notables
>>> After failing to knock off No. 2-ranked Harding, the Muleriders picked up their first ranked win of the season, defeating Henderson last week.
>>> The Muleriders' offense ranks 3rd in the GAC in rushing yards per game with a mark of 216.3 while also ranking 20th in Division II in the same category. The offense also ranks 3rd in the GAC in total offense YPG with a mark of 436.5, while being 25th in all of Division II.
>>> The Mulerider defense currently ranks 3rd in the GAC in passing yards allowed per game with a mark of 159.5 while being 13th in Division II for the same category.
>>> The defense ranks 5th in the GAC in scoring per game with a mark of 21 ppg while also being inside the top 50 nationally at the Division II level.
>>> Kendrick Juniel ranks 5th in the GAC in total tackles with a mark of 32
>>> KT Thomas ranks 7th in the GAC in scoring per game with a mark of 4.5 ppg.
 
NWOSU Notables
 >>> The Rangers produced their highest scoring offensive game last week despite the loss to East Central. NWOSU scored 20 points compared to just 15 points scored in their first three games of the season.
>>> The Rangers are being outscored 150-35 and are averaging just 8.75 points per game through the first four games of the season.
>>> The Rangers offense ranks 11th in the GAC in rushing per game with a mark of 73 YPG
>>> The defense ranks 8th in the GAC in rushing yards allowed per game with a mark of 197 YPG.
>>> NWOSU ranks 9th in the GAC in passing yards per game (154.3) while also ranking 11th in passing yards allowed per game (220.8).
>>> The Rangers' defense has recovered two fumbles this season to rank them 5th in the GAC, but have not recorded an interception this year.
>>> Aiden Lewis ranks 4th in the GAC in total tackles with 32 through four games.
 
2024 Matchup
>>> In the most recent meeting between the Muleriders and Rangers, SAU won dominantly by a final score of 78-0.
>>> Judd Barton led the way for the Muleriders with 247 passing yards and two passing touchdowns.
>>> Jariq Scales also had eight carries for 112 yards and one touchdown against the Rangers.
>>> Rasheen Green led the way for the receiving corps with 146 total yards on five receptions and one touchdown with a long of 52 yards.
>>> Current Muleriders quarterback Adam Parker also saw significant playing time in the game, going 7-for-9 for 127 yards and throwing one touchdown.
>>> Tre'Von Letts led the way for SAU on defense with seven tackles, 1.5 TFL's and one sack.
>>> The Muleriders completely dominated the Rangers, out rushing them 403-55 and out passing NWOSU 387- (-2). Overall, the Muleriders accumulated nearly 800 yards of total offense compared to just 53 total yards of offense for the Rangers. The Muleriders forced 11 punts by the Rangers and led NWOSU in many categories on the final box score.
 
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