MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The Southern Arkansas University Muleriders (2-1 GAC) travel to Arkadelphia, Arkansas, this Saturday, September 27th, to play the No. 24-ranked Henderson State University Reddies (3-0 GAC) at 6:00 PM.
 
Series History
SAU at #24 HSU || 9/27 (6 p.m.)
88th meeting, HSU leads 48-39-1
First Meeting: 10/9/1914 – 0-25 HSU Win (Magnolia, Ark.)
Last Meeting: 10/19/2024 – 42-19 SAU Win (El Dorado, Ark.)
Streak: W3 SAU
 
Broadcast Information
Saturday's game will be broadcast on the ReddieAthletics YouTube. 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
 >>> Despite the loss to Harding, the Muleriders' offense racked up their second-most passing yards in a game thus far as the two quarterbacks combined for 214 total yards and one touchdown.
>>> The Muleriders offense currently ranks 20th in Division II in the category of total offense as they average 435 yards per game. A mark that also ranks them firmly in third in the GAC.
>>> The Muleriders' rushing attack currently ranks 17th in Division II rushing offense per game with 226.7 yards per game. This mark is also good for 2nd overall in the GAC.
>>> The offense ranks first in the GAC in first downs with 77 total, as they average 25.7 first downs per game.
>>> The defense ranks fourth in the GAC in passing yards allowed per game, giving up just 141 ypg.
>>> Hezekiah Harris and Arkez Gomez both rank inside the top 10 in the GAC for rushing. Katrevion Thomas ranks inside the top five in scoring touchdowns in the GAC. Kendrick Juniel also ranks sixth in the GAC in total tackles.
 
HSU Notables
 >>> The Reddies have shown a lot of offensive firepower through their first three games of the season. HSU has outscored its first three opponents 124-45.
>>> The Reddies vaulted into the AFCA coaches poll rankings this week as they come in at #24, but are not ranked in the DII football poll.
>>> The Reddies offense currently ranks second in Division II in total offense as they average 521.3 YPG.
>>> Maddox Davis leads the team and GAC in receiving yards with 274. Andrew Edwards leads the charge for the Reddies at quarterback with 883 passing yards and also leads the GAC by more than 200 yards. Maddox Davis also totaled 220 yards against the Bison of Oklahoma Baptist.
>>> The Reddies currently rank fifth in the GAC in rushing offense with 193 YPG.
>>> HSU's defense is stout, only allowing 281.7 YPG.
 
2024 Matchup
>>> In the most recent matchup between SAU and HSU, the Blue and Gold won the game in blowout fashion by a final score of 42-19.
>>> Judd Barton was the star of the game, going 17-for-22 through the air and 163 passing yards while rushing the ball 11 times for 121 yards on the ground and three touchdowns with a long rush of 59 yards.
>>> Jariq Scales also totaled 91 yards on the ground and one touchdown, while Kadyn Roach had 77 yards rushing and two touchdowns.
>>> Combined, the Muleriders totaled 294 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground.
>>> The defense also played a huge part in last season's victory, holding the Reddies' ground game to just 50 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Andrew Edwards threw for 275 yards in the game but did not throw for a touchdown.
>>> Darrel Henderson was a standout on defense for the Blue and Gold with 12 total tackles, one TFL, and 0.5 sacks. Gavin Roe and Dawson Scott also had good games with 11 and 10 total tackles, respectively, while Scott also had 2.5 TFLs and 1.5 sacks.
 
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