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Wayne State University Football: Quarterbacks Preview

Strategic Insights

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Wayne State University is gearing up for the upcoming 2025 season, and the team's quarterback room is expected to undergo significant changes. With the addition of new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach J.C. McDonald, along with former Warrior Brady Beedon, the team is poised to make a statement. The quarterback room will feature a mix of returning players, true freshmen, and transfers, including junior Champion Edwards, who led the team in rushing yards and passing yards last season.

Key Takeaways:

  • Champion Edwards returns after a standout season, leading the team in rushing yards (570) and passing yards (899) and earning Honorable Mention All-GLIAC recognition.
  • Edwards ranked third in rushing yards per game (63.3) and fourth in completion percentage (.540) among all GLIAC players during the regular season.
  • Redshirt sophomore Justin Cox has appeared in five games over two seasons with the Green and Gold, making four starts (1-4 record) and completing 63 percent of his passes for 455 yards and four touchdowns.
  • Two true freshmen, Dylan Kress and Seth Sendry, join the team, bringing significant high school experience with them. Kress helped his high school team secure two conference titles, and Sendry was a four-year varsity letterwinner who helped his team win a state title.
  • The trio of transfers includes redshirt sophomore Carson Creehan, redshirt junior Tydre Malone, and redshirt junior Braden Siri, all of whom bring significant college and high school experience to the table.

Statistics:

  • Champion Edwards' 570 rushing yards led the team last season and ranked third in the GLIAC.
  • Edwards' 899 passing yards led the team last season and ranked sixth in the GLIAC.
  • Edwards' completion percentage (.540) ranked fourth in the GLIAC.
  • Justin Cox has completed 63 percent of his passes for 455 yards and four touchdowns in his collegiate career.
  • Dylan Kress set two school records for rushing yards in a game (200) and passing yards in a contest (400) in high school.
  • Seth Sendry passed for 444 yards on 29-of-59 as a senior with six touchdowns and saw playing time at quarterback, wide receiver, punter, safety, and long snapper in high school.
  • Carson Creehan completed 22-of-37 passes for 224 yards and three touchdowns with one interception in his time at Coffeyville Community College.
  • Tydre Malone passed for 2,234 yards on 139-of-234 as a senior in high school with 32 touchdown passes.

Sources:

  • [Wayne State University Athletics]

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