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Opponent: #15 Washburn
Time: Saturday, October 5th; 2:00 PM
Location: Plaster Stadium; Bolivar, Missouri

Bolivar, Mo. - The Bearcats will continue their home stand by hosting #15 Washburn on Saturday. The Bearcats are coming off of a come-from-behind victory over Missouri Southern last week, winning the contest 38-33. SBU quarterback Willie Tindal is averaging 303.8 yards through the air for the first four games, while wide receiver Derwyn Lauderdale is averaging 124.5 receiving yards per game. Shaquille Shedd leads the Bearcat defense with 40 total tackles, while Ivan Hodges has 2 interceptions.

Craig Schuler will begin his first season on the Bearcat bench after coming to SBU from Lindenwood University. Coach Schuler completed his ninth year as an assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Lindenwood this past season where he also served as recruiting coordinator. Schuler led one of the most prolific offenses in the nation during his tenure at Lindenwood, including averaging 45 points per game since the beginning of the 2009 season (45-game stretch). In 2010 Schuler's offense averaged a national record 8.94 yards per snap.

Craig Schurig is in his twelveth season at Washburn where he has compiled a 78-48 career record.

Washburn leads the all-time series against the Bearcats, 15-5. Washburn claimed the last meeting, 42-14, at WU in 2012.

Washburn comes into the game against the Bearcats with a perfect 4-0 record, and are ranked #15 in the latest AFCA Top 25 Poll. The Ichabods are led on offense by Mitch Buhler who averages 265.5 yards passing with 11 touchdowns on the season. On the ground Vershon Moore leads WU with 81.5 rushing yards per game with 3 touchdowns, while Tyrell Brown is the leading receiver averaging 85.5 receiving yards per game. Defensively Washburn has forced 16 turnovers, while Bryce Atagi leads the team with 36 total tackles and 2 interceptions.