WAVERLY, Iowa— A homecoming battle between the Wartburg College Knights and the Loras College Duhawks is set for Oct. 9 at Walston-Hoover Stadium.
 
The Duhawks and Knights have kickoff set for 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9.
 
Game Information
Loras College Duhawks vs Wartburg College Knights
Oct. 9, 2021 | 1:30 p.m. | Waverly, Iowa
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Series History

• The Knights hold a 29-9 series lead over the Duhawks.
• The Knights and Duhawks last met in Waverly on Nov. 16, 2019, when the Knights posted a 48-7 victory over the Duhawks.
• The Knights have not lost to the Duhawks since the 2004 season, marking 16 straight wins against the Duhawks program.

 
A Look at the Numbers

• The Knights are averaged 28.5 points per game, with 80 first downs. The Knights offense is averaging 371 yards per game and 14 touchdowns.
• Antonio Santillan leads the Knights defense with 32 tackles this season, followed by Eli Barrett at 30. Nate Link, Trey Heffner, and Ben Weepie all have 20 or more tackles on the season.
• Jace Moore has 835 passing yards on the season, while Hunter Clasen leads the Knights in rushing yards with 185. Drake George has 234 receiving yards this season.

 
Wartburg Game Notes

• Nate Link was named the A-R-C Defensive Player of the Week for the Week of Sept. 27. Link recorded 11 tackles, one sack, and an interception that was returned for a touchdown in the Knights victory over Coe.
• The Knights have won their homecoming game every year since 2012.
• JoJo McNair has one pass breakup, 98 receiving yards, three touchdowns, and a 64-yard punt return for a touchdown.
• Moore has thrown five touchdowns on the season and averages 208.75 passing yards per game.

 
Loras Game Notes

• Scott Talmadge was named the A-R-C Special Teams Player of the Week for the Week of Oct. 4. Talmadge went 3-for-3 on field goals in the Duhawks win over Simpson College. Talmadge had six kickoffs for 365 yards, averaging 60.8 yards per kick.
• The Duhawks have started A-R-C action 3-0 for the first time since 2002. The Duhawks hold a 3-2 record on the season.
• The Duhawks average 25.4 points per game, 95 first downs, and 368 yards of offense per game. The Duhawks have recorded 17 touchdowns on the season.

 
Recognizing the Classes of 2020 and 2021

• Saturday's game will recognize the Wartburg College Athletic Hall of Fame Classes of 2020 and 2021 prior to kickoff on Saturday. 
• The Class of 2020 includes Hannah Baker Bombei, Dan Hammes, Andy Hodge, Katie Rapp Houston, Collin Lane, Dusty Rhodes, Matt Scherbring, Ryan Sturm, and Bob Wachholz.
• The Class of 2021 includes Akeya Aimable, Justin Beaty, Blake Gillis, Wil Kelly, Molly Eslick Kremer, Ryan Moorman, Jacob Naig, Nick Weber, Monica Severson, and Nick Weber.

 
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