MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The Southern Arkansas University Muleriders (7-3 GAC) are set for the 100th meeting with the University of Arkansas-Monticello Boll Weevils (2-8 GAC) in 100th edition of the Battle of the Timberlands on Saturday, November 15th, inside Wilkins Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday's game will also be Senior Day for Mulerider football. Senior day festivities will begin around 1:30 p.m.
 
Series History
SAU vs UAM || 11/15 (2:00 p.m.)
100th meeting, SAU leads 61-37-1
First meeting: 11/27/1913 – UAM wins 0-26
Last meeting: 11/16/2024 – SAU wins 54-22
 
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 Muleriders come into this week ready to close out their sea­son at home after a gritty win over the Savage Storm of Southeastern Oklahoma State by a final score of 16-14.
>>> SAU is currently ranked the #10 team in Super Region Four by the NCAA in the latest regional rankings. The Muleriders will need to climb two spots in the last two weeks of the season to make the 2025 NCAA playoffs.
>>> The Muleriders currently rank 24th in Division II and 4th in the GAC in rushing offense per game with a mark of 211.7 yards per game.
>>> The Muleriders defense ranks 47th in DII and 5th in the GAC in scoring defense with a mark of 21.3 points per game.
>>> SAU also ranks inside the top 40 in team sacks in DII coming in at 37th and tied for 1st in the GAC with 24 sacks on the year for 148 yards.
>>> The team also ranks 42nd in turnover margin gaining 14 turn­overs this year and losing 10.
 
UAM Notables
>>> The Boll Weevils come into the week after a loss on the road in Alva, Oklahoma to Northwestern Oklahoma state by a final score of 40-7.
>>> The Boll Weevils are ranked 78th in DII in passing offense and 5th in the GAC in the same category with a mark of 208.6 yards per game.
>>> The Boll Weevils defense also ranks 60th in DII and 5th in the conference in sacks with 20 on the season for 122 yards.
>>> UAM quarterback Tavion Faulk is currently third in the GAC in passing yard with a mark of 1,901 through 10 games on the season.
>>> Ghee Evans currently ranks 6th in the GAC in total tackles with 73 total tackles, 33 solo and 40 assisted.
>>> Dajon Doss also ranks 7th in the GAC in total tackles with a mark of 75 through 10 games with 47 total and 28 assisted.
>>> Chasden Collins ranks 9th in the GAC in total receiving yards with 403 total yards through 10 games.
 
2024 Matchup
>>> The most recent matchup between the two teams came last season in the last game of the year on 11/16/2024. The Muleriders won the game by a final score of 54-22 in Monticello, Arkansas.
>>> Judd Barton led the team in passing yards going 18 for 22 for 159 yards through the air and one touchdown. Barton also tacked on 12 rushes for 82 yards and three rushing touchdowns.
>>> Kadyn Roach led the rushing attack with 16 rushes for 174 yards and two touchdowns. Roach also had a long run of 70-yards and averaged 10.9 yards per carry.
>>> Kendall Williams led the receiving corps with six catches for 72 yards and the only receiving touchdown of the game.
>>> Dawson Scott had a massive game against UAM totaling nine tackles with two tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble, and two quarterback hurries.
>>> Hunter Hewitt also had eight total tackles in the game with one TFL, and one fumble recovery.
 
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