WAVERLY, Iowa—Looking to defend their share of the American Rivers Conference title from 2019, the Wartburg College Knights are slated to open A-R-C action on Sept. 25.

The Kohawks of Coe visit Walston-Hoover Stadium for a 1 p.m. kickoff against the Knights.
 
Game Information
Coe College Kohawks vs Wartburg College Knights
Sept. 25, 2021 | 1 p.m. | Waverly, Iowa
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Series History

• The Knights and Kohawks last met on Nov. 2, 2019, with the Knights defeating the Kohawks 21-7.
• The Knights hold a 25-13 series lead over the Kohawks.
• The last time the Kohawks defeated the Knights was in 2016, when the Kohawks posted a 37-34 in Cedar Rapids.

 
A Look at the Numbers

• The Knights have averaged 31 ppg, with 36 first downs, and 738 yards of offense.
• Colin Schrader has recorded one interception for the Knights defense, while Eli Barrett and Antonio Santillan lead the Knights with 11 tackles each.
• Riley Konrardy has 2.5 sacks on the season, totaling 26 yards, as eight Knights have been credited with pass break-ups.
• Kain Eagle is No. 3 in the A-R-C in field goal percentage at .50. Eagle has made one of two field goals this season.
• Ben Bryant leads the conference in punt returns, averaging 16.5 yards a return. Bryant ranks No. 11 in the Division III football in the country. Bryant has recorded 99 yards this season, with his longest return going for 39 yards.
• The Kohawks average 36 points per game, while holding their opponents to 16.7 points per game. The Kohawks have used a trio of quarterbacks this season, totaling for 240 yards in the air.
• On the defensive side, Coe's Heath Henderson and Alex Aitchison lead the Kohawks in tackles. The Kohawks defense has recorded 10 sacks and five interceptions.

 
In the Polls

• The Knights are receiving votes in the D3football and the AFCA poll, after starting the 2021 season 1-1.

 
Wartburg Game Notes

• The Orange & Black cruised to a 44-3 home opening victory over Monmouth on Sept. 4. The Orange & Black were led behind Jace Moore's 8-of-12 passing attempts. Moore recorded three touchdowns in the Knights victory. Nile McLaughlin joined Moore in the quarterback position, with 15 completions on 27 attempts.
• Against Gustavus, the Knights had 19 first downs, with 13 passing first downs. The Knights recorded 324 offensive yards, with the passing game accounting for 283 yards. The Knights defense recorded two sacks, totaling 17 yards in the contest.
• In rushing yards, Hunter Clasen and Bennett Goettsch lead the Knights. Drake George, Darius Whaley, and JoJo McNair lead the Knights in receiving yards as Moore and McLaughlin take over in the passing game. 

 
Coe Game Notes

• Coe's Evan Ellis was named A-R-C Special Teams Player of the Week for the Week of Sept. 20. Ellis completed six punts, totaling 284 yards against Simpson. Three of the punts landed inside the 20-yard line. Ellis averaged 47.3 yards per punt.
• Alphonso Soko leads the Kohawks in rushing yards, with 503 on the season to date. Soko is averaging 167.67 yards/game, with six touchdowns recorded.

 
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