Oberlin, Ohio – Fresh off their bye, the Oberlin College football team returns to action on Saturday, October 11 when DePauw University invades the Austin E. Knowlton Athletics Complex.
What: Oberlin College (1-3, 1-2 NCAC) vs. DePauw University (3-1, 2-1 NCAC)
When: Saturday, October 11, 1 p.m.
Where: Austin E. Knowlton Athletics Complex, Oberlin, Ohio
Radio: AM-1320 WOBL – Brian Deitz (p-b-p) l Don Vincent (Color)
Online Coverage: Live Stats l
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Live Audio Series: The Yeomen trail in the all-time series, 3-8-4.
Last Meeting Against The Tigers: The Yeomen fell to the Tigers at Blackstock Stadium 45-11 on October 12, 2013 …
Blake Buckhannon had 214 all-purpose yards in the game and scored the Yeomen's lone touchdown … However,
Lucas Poggiali threw three interceptions as Oberlin turned the ball over four times.
Last Time Out For Oberlin: The Yeomen fell at home to nationally ranked Wittenberg, 48-10, on September 27.
Series Information: This is just the second meeting between the school's since DePauw joined the NCAC in 2011 … Prior to the 2013 season, their last battle came in 1983 when DePauw won 28-15 … The series dates back to 1929 in a game that saw DePauw prevail 7-0 … The two foes would not meet again until 1941 … Oberlin's first win in the series was in 1945 when they beat the Tigers in the season finale, 26-14, to cap an undefeated season for the Yeomen.
Scouting the Tigers …DePauw enters the game riding a two-game winning streak with wins over NCAC foes Kenyon (27-0) and Denison (27-15) … The defensive side of the ball is where the Tigers shine as they are allowing just 15.5 points per game, which is good for third best in the NCAC … They are especially good against the pass as they lead the league in pass efficiency defense and are second in pass yards allowed at 167.8 per game … Through four games they have allowed just four TDs through the air and have five INTs … The Tigers have had eight different players carry the ball on the ground so far with Amen Galley leading the way with 80 yards per game … Through the air 14 players have caught at least one pass from quarterback Matt Hunt who is averaging 162.5 yards per game … On the season he has six TD tosses against three INTs.
Staring Schenk … Senior
Max Schenk has played a major role for the Yeomen this season … The linebacker leads the team and is third in the NCAC with 41 tackles (30 solo) … An Oakland, California, native Schenk has also been key as the Yeomen's punter … He is second in the league with an average 41.8 yards per punt, which have covered a league-best 908 yards … His coverage team has also been clutch, as the Yeomen are third in the league with a net average 33.5 yards per kick … Schenk has pinned five kicks inside the 20 and has two boots of over 50 yards.
Blake is Balling …Junior
Blake Buckhannon has continued to be one of the most dynamic athletes in the NCAC … The Collins, Ohio, native is second in the NCAC with 148.2 all-purpose yards per game, trailing Sean Hackel of Wooster 595-593 in total all-purpose yards entering this week … Buckhannon ranks fifth in the league in rushing (85.2 ypg) and sixth in kick return yards … Last year against the Tigers he finished with 214 all-purpose yards with 75 yards rushing, 70 yards receiving and 69 yards on kickoff returns.
He's One Away …Senior place kicker
Erickson Andrews is just one field goal away from tying Steve Willever (2001-04) as the school's all-time field goal leader with 18 field goals made … So far this season Andrews has converted 4-of-5 opportunities, while he is a perfect 9-for-9 on point-after attempts.
Bye Bye to the Bye? …In the 2013 the Yeomen's bye week came in week one of the season, meaning they played 10 straight weeks once they opened the season, which started with a 19-2 win over Case Western Reserve University in week two … The victory marked the Yeomen's first win following the bye week in any year in the 2000s … With last week off, the Yeomen are hoping for a different result on Saturday.
3rd-Down Woes … Third down has been an area of concern on both sides of the ball for the Yeomen thus far … Offensively the Yeomen have converted 19-of-36 chances for a 35.8 percent success rate, and defensively, opponents have moved the chains 63.2 percent of the time, with 36 successful conversions on 57 attempts … Both numbers rank last in the NCAC.
Cashing In … The Yeomen have been doing a good job in converting their red zone opportunities, producing points on 10-of-11 trips so far this season … They have cashed in six touchdowns and four field goals on the season, but need to do a better job in getting there as Oberlin opponents have produced points on 21-of-24 chances so far this year.
