MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The (RV/#25) Southern Arkansas University Muleriders (5-1 GAC) travel to El Dorado, Arkansas, for a neutral site game this week as they host the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys (4-2 GAC) in the Murphy USA Classic. Kickoff is set for 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 18th.
 
Series History
SAU vs ATU || 10/18 (2:00 p.m.)
91st meeting, ATU leads 46-40-4
First Meeting: 10/15/1916 – ATU wins 6-0
Last Meeting: 9/28/2024 – SAU wins 38-7
 
Broadcast Information
Saturday's meeting will be broadcast on the Southern Arkansas University 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
 >>> The defense took center stage last week against SWOSU as the game was a defensive slug fest while the Blue and Gold won 14-12.
>>> The difference in the game came as Cooper Sanders took a SWOSU kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown.
>>> The rushing attack for the Muleriders ranks #22 in Division II for rushing offense per game, totaling an average of 211.2 yards per game. The mark is also good for 2nd in the GAC.
>>> The offense is also ranked 3rd in the GAC for scoring offense points per game (27.8 AVG)
>>> The defense ranks #29 in Division II in points per game allowed with a mark of 18.7 PPG. The mark is also good for 4th in the GAC.
>>> The defense also ranks #23 in Division II in team sacks with a mark of 17 total sacks. This mark is also good for 1st in the GAC.
>>> The defense ranks top 50 in the country in Division II in total defensive yards per game with a mark of 331.5 YPG.
>>> The offensive line has only allowed five sacks all year, which is good for 3rd in the GAC.
 
ATU Notables
>>> The Wonder Boys come into this week after falling on the road in Ada, Oklahoma, to East Central by a final score of 21-37.
>>> ATU snapped a 7-game losing streak against the Ouachita Baptist University Tigers this season, winning 28-23 in Arkadelphia.
>>> The Wonder Boys offense currently ranks inside the top 50 in Division II for rushing offense per game with a mark of 164.7 YPG. A mark that is good for 7th in the GAC.
>>> The Tech offense is also 4th in the GAC, just behind the Muleriders in scoring offense per game with a mark of 27.2 PPG.
>>> ATU's defense also ranks #28 in Division II in scoring defense per game as they allow just 18.5 PPG. A mark that is good for 3rd in the GAC.
>>> The stout Wonder Boy defense also ranks #36 in Division II in turnover margin as they have gained 10 turnovers and lost 6 so far this season.
>>> Wonder Boys freshman running back Bryson Roland is currently second in the GAC in rushing YPG with a mark of 84.5.
 
2024 Matchup
>>> The most recent meeting between the Wonder Boys and the Muleriders ended in a 38-7 win for the Blue and Gold.
>>> The stout SAU defense held ATU off the scoreboard until the 4th quarter when they broke onto the scoreboard.
>>> Judd Barton led the way in the passing game for the Muleriders last season with 124 yards through the air and one touchdown. Adam Parker also played in the game, totaling 104 yards through the air and one touchdown.