Washburn Ichabods Host Central Missouri in Washburn Athletics Hall of Fame Day

Strategic Insights -

The Washburn Ichabods football team returns to Yager Stadium for the first time since September 27 to face Central Missouri in the annual Washburn Athletics Hall of Fame Day. The Ichabods have been struggling this season, holding a 1-5 record and looking for their first conference win after a 34-10 loss to No. 15-ranked Pittsburg State. The Mules, on the other hand, are 3-3 overall and 3-1 in MIAA play, having lost their first MIAA game of the season to Northwest Missouri.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ichabod defense leads the MIAA in opponent third-down conversion rate at 27%, ranking 16th in the nation.
  • Jordan Finnesy has a career-high 16 tackles, with 11 solo stops, to lead the Ichabod defense.
  • J.C. Heim had a career-high 10 tackles.
  • The Ichabods have a season-high 452 yards of total offense, with 350 passing yards.
  • The Mules are averaging more than 500 yards a game, with a scoring offense of 35.0 ppg.
  • The Mules' defense is ranked seventh, allowing 29.8 ppg, with a total of 476.7 yards per game.
  • The Mules' offense is led by quarterback Donovyn Omolo, who is second in the MIAA with 279.2 passing yards per game and six touchdowns.
  • Receiver Hogan Wasson is averaging 102.3 yards per game, and Latravious Boyd is leading the Mules with 49.6 yards per game on the ground.
  • Garrett Hormann is leading the Mules' defensive unit with 50 total tackles.
  • The largest win over the Mules for the Ichabods was a 34-0 victory on September 29, 1963.

Statistics:

  • The Ichabod defense has 452 yards of total offense, with 350 passing yards.
  • The Mules have 476.7 yards per game, with 389 yards in the meeting against the Ichabods.
  • The Mules' scoring offense is 35.0 ppg, with a total of 122 points.
  • The Mules' defense is allowing 29.8 ppg, with a total of 93 points.
  • The Ichabods have 1-5 on the season, with a total of 16 points.
  • The Mules are 3-3 overall and 3-1 in MIAA play.

Sources:

  • Washburn University Athletics (November 26, 2024)
  • Washburn University Athletics (September 27, 2024)
  • Washburn University Athletics (September 21, 2024)
  • American Football Coaches Association (2010)