First Look Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. Location: Maryville, Mo. - Bearcat Stadium (6,500) Internet: through America One Network online Radio: KTPK 106.9 FM and online at wusports.com The Series: Northwest Missouri leads the all-time series 25-6. Series Notes:  The last seven games between Washburn and Northwest Missouri have been decided by a total of 29 points - an average of 4.1 points per game for the winning margin of victory. The largest win in the last seven games by either team was 10 points by the Bearcats on Nov. 19, 2005 in a second round NCAA playoff game and a 42-32 Northwest Missouri win.

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Kickoff
The Washburn Ichabods will return to conference action this weekend as they head to Maryville, Mo., to take on Northwest Missouri in a top-ten match up against the Bearcats. Washburn improved to 7-0 for the first time since 1907 following its 48-3 win over Central Oklahoma while the Bearcats are 6-1 overall after routing Eastern New Mexico 65-20 on Oct. 15. The game will also be homecoming for the Bearcats on Saturday.

Game story lines
• Washburn has won its last 11 football games dating back to last season. The streak is tied for the longest current NCAA Division II streak in the nation with Colorado State-Pueblo. The last team to beat the Ichabods was Northwest Missouri in Topeka in a 41-40 win on Oct. 23, 2010 when the Ichabods went for two late in the game and the conversion pass was deflected.
• The Ichabods have won their last nine games away from Yager Stadium with their last defeat coming in a 55-45 loss at Central Missouri on Sept. 25, 2010. One of those wins was in Topeka at Hummer Sports Park in a 45-14 win over Midwestern State in the 2010 Kanza Bowl.
• Washburn is looking for its first and only 8-0 start in school history since the 1907 season when they Ichabods won the Kansas Conference Championship defeating Kansas, Kansas State, Wichita State and Oklahoma to finish out the season with a perfect 8-0 record allowing only 11 points during the season.
• The Ichabods moved up to No. 3 in the Oct. 18 American Football Coaches Association top 25 coaches poll after being ranked No. 5 the last two weeks. The No. 3 ranking is the highest mark in school history in the AFCA poll. The Bearcats enter the game ranked No. 6 in the AFCA top 25 coaches poll.
• The last seven games between Washburn and Northwest Missouri have been decided by a total of 29 points - an average of 4.1 points per game for the winning margin of victory. The largest win in the last seven games by either team was 10 points by the Bearcats on Nov. 19, 2005 in a second round NCAA playoff game and a 42-32 Northwest Missouri win.
• This Saturday's meeting will be only the fourth time since the 2005 season both teams were ranked in the top 25 and the first time both teams are ranked in the top ten for the game. In 2005 Washburn was ranked No. 25 while the Bearcats were ranked 5th and in the NCAA playoff game that season, Washburn was ranked No. 12 while the Bearcats were ranked 21st. In 2009, Washburn was ranked No. 16 and the Bearcats were ranked No. 4.

Game center: Washburn at Northwest Missouri
Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m.
Location: Maryville, Mo. - Bearcat Stadium (6,500)
Internet: through America One Network online
Radio: KTPK 106.9 FM and online at wusports.com
The Series: Northwest Missouri leads the all-time series 25-6.
Series Notes:  The last seven games between Washburn and Northwest Missouri have been decided by a total of 29 points - an average of 4.1 points per game for the winning margin of victory. The largest win in the last seven games by either team was 10 points by the Bearcats on Nov. 19, 2005 in a second round NCAA playoff game and a 42-32 Northwest Missouri win.

Coaches
Washburn head football coach Craig Schurig was named head coach of the Ichabod football program Dec. 28, 2001. Schurig is 69-41 (.602) in his tenth season as the Ichabod head coach and he is 54-32 (.600) against the MIAA. He has led the Ichabods to two NCAA Playoff appearances and two bowl appearance championships as well as the 2005 MIAA regular season outright championship as well as recording seven straight winning seasons for the first time in the program's history. Schurig's 69 wins are the most in school history passing Dick Godlove (1946-58) with a 42-14 win over Truman on Oct. 8, 2011.
Northwest Missouri head coach Adam Dorrel is 6-1 in his first season as the Bearcats' head coach. Dorrel spent seven seasons on the Bearcats' coaching staff and the last four as the offensive coordinator. He was a three-year captain for the Bearcats from 1993 to 1997 earning all-American honors as a senior and three-time all-MIAA honors on the offensive line.

Notebook
Remembering Jermon
This week wearing No. 20 against Northwest Missouri in remembrance of Jermon Watson is Patrick Jean, who normally wears No. 7. Last week against Northwest Missouri, Greg Schoenberg had one carry for six yards at fullback while recording a tackle of special teams.

Quick Starts Key for Ichabods
Under head coach Craig Schurig, the Ichabods are 52-10 when leading after the first quarter and they have gone 47-11 when they score the first points of the ball game. This season Washburn has outscored its opponents 107-0.

October Action
The Ichabods are 28-15 under head coach Craig Schurig in October. Since the 2005 season, the Ichabods are 20-7 in the month of October.

Number 9 . . . Number 9 . . . Number 9
Senior signal caller Dane Simoneau has started the last 36 games … has passed for a school-record 9,339 yards averaging 252.4 yards per game in his career passing … he has thrown for a school-record 88 touchdowns completing 58.1 percent of his career passing attempts … he has thrown for at least 300 yards in a game 15 times … he has recorded 9,218 career total offensive yards which is first on the all-time chart Washburn chart and ranks sixth on the MIAA's career total offense chart … Simoneau can move into fifth on the MIAA's career total offense chart passing former Bearcat quarterback Blake Bolles with 37 yards on Saturday … Simoneau can moved into fourth place on the MIAA career passing chart on Saturday against Central Oklahoma.
MIAA Career Passing Chart    Yards    Att-Comp    Pct    TD's
1.    Eric Czerniewski, UCM 2006-10    12,847    1678-1043    62.2    107
2.    Drew Newhart, MWSU 2007-10    10,691    1348-817    60.1    95
3.    Kasey Waterman, MWSU 1998-2001    10,025    1304-730    56.0    98
4.    Dane Simoneau, WU 2008-pr.    9,339    1052-611    58.6    88
5.    Eric Howe, TSU 1998-2001    9,097    1203-687    57.1    70

MIAA Career Total Offense Chart    Yards    Passing    Rushing    
1.    Eric Czerniewski, UCM, 2006-10    12,978    12,847    131
2.    Drew Newhart, MWSU 2007-10    10,594    10,691    -97    
3.    Neal Philpot, PSU 2001-04    10,168    5831    4337
4.    Kasey Waterman, MWSU 1998-2001    10,056    10,025    31
5.    Blake Bolles, NWMSU 2007-10    9,254    8537    717
6.    Dane Simoneau, 2008-pr    9,218    9339    -121
7.    Eric Howe, TSU 1998-2001    9,040    9097    -57

Hanging with Mr. Cooper
Senior running back Justin Cooper has rushed for 2,177 career yards and 23 career touchdowns … he moved into fifth on the all-time chart passing Brandon Rainer who rushed for 2,171 yards from 1998-2001. With 34 yards against Northwest Missouri this Saturday, Cooper can pass Les Williams (1986-90) who rushed for 2,209 yards for fourthon the chart. This season, Cooper is averaging a career-best 5.0 yards per carry - better than his career average of 4.4 per carry. Cooper is one of only seven Ichabod running backs to go over the 2,000-yard rushing mark in a career and one of five to have at least 500 rushing attempts.
Washburn Career Rushing Chart    Yards    Attempts    YPC    TD's    
1.     Ra'Shawn Mosley, 2004-07    3,416    602    5.7    34
2.    Trent Hearn, 2003-06    3,154    679    4.6    48
3.    Dino DeLisa, 1983-85    2,794    665    4.2    29
4.    Les Williams, 1986-90    2,209    522    4.2    19
5.    Justin Cooper, 2008-10    2,177    500    4.4    23

Fear the Beard
Ichabod sophomore DeJuan Beard leads the team with 31 receptions for 493 yards (which is second on the squad) and also leads the team with eight touchdown receptions. He is averaging 70.4 receiving yards per game this season.

Garnering Attention
Ichabod sophomore wide receiver Ronnell Garner is second on the team with 30 receptions while leading the team with 598 receiving yards averaging 19.9 yards per catch and 85.4 yards per game. He is second on the team with seven touchdown receptions.

Ichabods in Non-conference Action
Since joining the NCAA ranks, the Ichabods are 23-17 in non-MIAA games. Under head coach Craig Schurig, the Ichabods are 15-6 in non-conference games since the 2002 season during the regular season following the loss to Abilene Christian in their 2010 home opener. In non-conference regular season away games under Schurig, the Ichabods are 8-2 and in home games during the regular season against non-MIAA foes, the Ichabods are 7-4.

Red Zone Success
In the 2009 and 2010 seasons the Ichabods have been outstanding in the red zone converting on a combined 101 of 113 trips into the red zone scoring 74 touchdowns with 27 field goals. This season the Ichabods are continuing that trend scoring on 29 of 33 trips into the red zone with 23 touchdowns and six field goals. Washburn was 6 of 6 in scoring opportunities against Central Oklahoma scoring four touchdowns - all through the air.

In the Middle
In the middle of the defensive line is senior defensive tackle Ian Williams who has started 30 of the last 32 games. He has appeared in 38 games recording 78 tackles with 5.5 for loss and 3.5 sacks. He has also blocked three field goal and extra point attempts including one against Emporia State on Oct. 1.

Folk hero
Senior offensive lineman Brian Folkerts has started the last 33 games appearing in 38 for the Ichabods at left tackle and at right tackle. As a junior he started all 12 games on the left side of the line after starting 14 on the right side as a sophomore and freshman. He was named preseason All-American by the Consensus Draft Service.

Man of Steel
Senior linebacker Marty Pfannenstiel has played in 43 career games at Washburn and has started the last 28 games. He has 192 total career tackles after tying for the team lead with 91 tackles as a junior in 2010.  He recorded his team-high third interception against Lincoln after picking off two passes against Sioux Falls in the season opener. He recorded a career-high 17 tackles against Northwest Missouri in Topeka in 2010 with 14 solo stops and two sacks with a forced fumble.

Taylor Made
Junior linebacker Jahmil Taylor started the final eight games of the 2010 season and has made 24 career starts appearing in 32 games recording 189 tackles with 17 tackles for loss. He recorded his first career interception against Truman on Oct. 8.

Showing the Way
Senior fullback Greg Schoenberg has started 18 games at Washburn rushing for 128 yards with 19 catches for 304 yards and three touchdowns with two coming against Truman on Oct. 15. His 53-yard reception against Missouri Western was a career long. He has cleared the way for one of Washburn's six single-season 1,000-yard rushers at Washburn while recording 30 tackles on special teams appearing in 41 career games. He recorded his second rushing touchdown of his career against Lincoln.

No Fear
Redshirt freshman Sean McPherson (pronounced Mc-Fear-son) recorded his first 100-yard game against Central Oklahoma last time out. McPherson has averaged 7.0 yards per carry this season collecting 492 yards on 70 attempts with four touchdowns averaging 70.3 yards per game.

Bryce as nice
Sophomore inside linebacker Bryce Atagi had his string of four-straight double-figure tackle games come to an end after suffering a first half injury against Central Oklahoma. Atagi has started all seven games this season after starting two as a redshirt freshman. This season he leads the team with 58 total tackles.

Willie Will or Willie Won't
Sophomore outside linebacker Willie Williams is coming off back-to-back career-high tying games of 10 tackles each against Missouri Western and Emporia State recording four solo stops in each game with six assisted tackles. This season he has 46 total tackles which is second on the team.

Casey's Countdown Chart Climber
Senior free safety Casey Curran has recorded 264 career tackles playing in 40 career games making 32 career starts. His tackle total is eighth on the Ichabod all-time tackle chart as he became one of only nine Ichabods to record at least 250 tackles in a career. His 147 solo tackles rank seventh all-time for the Ichabods and his 117 career assisted tackles is 11th.

Young Bods in play this season
The Ichabods had five true freshmen appear in the game against Sioux Falls in the season opener. Left guard Dylan Ready and punter Aaron Hummert made starts while safety Calvin Kenney, wide receiver Connor Crimmins and quarterback Mitch Buhler all saw action. Buhler is the first true freshman to see action at quarterback for the Ichabods since Aaron Battle in the 1994 season. Against Lincoln, freshman defensive tackle Tyler Ewy saw his first action and recorded three tackles with one for loss. Against Truman and Central Oklahoma, Kenney and Ewy both made their first starts of their Washburn career.

In the trenches
For the five Ichabod offensive line starters, Washburn averages 6-foot-3 and 301.2 pounds while the four  Bearcat defensive linemen - in a 4-3 scheme - average 6-foot-3 and 257.5 pounds. When the Bearcats have the ball, their five offensive linemen average 6-foot-3 and 288 pounds while the Ichabods four defensive linemen average 6-foot-3 and 264.3 pounds.

Contemplating Conversions
For the Ichabods this season, it has been a tale of two halves as far as third down conversions go. In the first half this season, Washburn has converted 53 percent of its 26 of 51 third down plays. While in the second half of games this season in the first two games, Washburn was only 1 of 13 on third down conversions moving the chains. Against the Lions in week No. 3, the Ichabods were 7 of 10 including an 6 of 6 fourth quarter third down conversions. Against Missouri Western, Washburn was 7 of 9 in the second half and last week against Emporia State the Ichabods were 6 of 9 in the second half and against Truman Washburn was 0 of 5 and against Central Oklahoma the Ichabods were 3 of 7 on third down to make the Ichabods 24 of 53 (45 percent) overall on third down conversions this season. Opponents are only 12 of 51 (24 percent) in first half conversions while they are completing 20 of 60 (33 percent) third down conversions in the second half.

About Northwest Missouri
The Bearcats are 6-1 this season and ranked No. 6 in the latest AFCA top 25 coaches poll after fighting off an early deficit against Eastern New Mexico to score the final 52 points of the game in a 65-20 win on Oct. 15 in Bearcat Stadium. The Bearcats are 4-1 in MIAA play with their lone loss coming against a then-ranked No. 15 Pittsburg State team in a 38-35 loss as time expired on a last second field goal in Arrowhead Stadium. The Bearcats are averaging 56.9 points per game this season while allowing 17.4 points per game for their opponents. Jordan Simmons has started all seven games at tailback for the Bearcats averaging 69.3 yards per game, but it is Nebraska Omaha transfer James Franklin who leads the squad with 80.4 yards per game averaging 6.2 yards per carry racking up 563 yards and 11 touchdowns. Trevor Adams, the reigning MIAA player of the week passed for 444 yards against Eastern New Mexico last time out and had passed for 1,269 yards completing 74 of 115 with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions completing 65 percent of his passing attempts. Tyler Shaw leads the team with 21 catches for 562 yards and eight scores averaging 80.3 yards per game. Chad Kilgore leads the team with 61 tackles - nearly double the total of DJ Gnader, who had 33 for second on the tackles chart. Kilgore also has 5.0 tackles for loss and two sacks for nine yards. As a team, the Bearcats have recorded 10 sacks for 47 yards. Northwest is 52-4 inside Bearcat Stadium since the remodel of the west side press box and stands in 2003 and the Bearcats have won their last eight games. The four loss came at the hands of Texas A&M-Kingsville (16-7 on Sept. 2, 2010); Abilene Christian (19-14 on Aug. 27, 2009); Abilene Christian (44-27 on Aug. 30, 2008) and Washburn (31-28 on Oct. 8, 2005).
 
Last time out for Northwest Missouri
Oct. 15, 2011 - MARYVILLE, Mo. - Trevor Adams tied a school record with five touchdown passes and threw for the second most yards in school history with 444 as Northwest Missouri State ran away from Eastern New Mexico 65-20 in non-conference football action on Saturday at Bearcat Stadium.
The Bearcats and Greyhounds traded scores early on as ENMU struck first with the first of three touchdown passes from Wesley Wood. After a blocked extra point the Greyhounds would extend their lead, but a failed two-point conversion shifted the momentum as Adams and the Northwest defense stole the show.
The win moves the Bearcats' record to 6-1 on the year setting up a top 10 match-up with No. 5 Washburn next weekend. The Greyhounds fall to 2-5 on the year and have now lost two straight.
Adams fired five touchdown passes including a game tying, 35-yard pass and catch to David Mosley to start the second quarter. Adams finished 23-of-31 as his 444 yards is second to John McMenamin (473yds vs. Central Missouri 10/27/01). His five touchdown tosses also tied a school record joining the likes of McMenamin, Blake Bolles, Travis Miles, Chris Greisen and Greg Teale.
The Greyhounds used 26 plays to build their lead while the Bearcats would tie the game on their 12th play from scrimmage when Adams found Mosley for his first score of the season. Mosley also led the Bearcats in receiving with four catches for 89 yards.
The Bearcats would get the first stop of the game as senior captain Chad Kilgore sacked Wood and forced the Greyhounds to punt. Kilgore led Northwest with 11 tackles on the afternoon and his sack was the first of four from the Bearcat defense.
Just five plays following the ENMU punt, Adams found Tyler Shaw for his team leading eighth touchdown catch of the season. The score gave Northwest its first lead of the afternoon 27-20.
Northwest would score two more times on a Todd Adolf 39-yard field goal and a 5-yard plunge from James Franklin giving the Bearcats a 37-20 lead at intermission.
With a few minor adjustments the Bearcat defense strangled the Greyhound offense holding them scoreless from the second quarter on. ENMU also only managed 94 yards of offense in the second half and one first down.
Northwest recorded three second half sacks and forced three turnovers, two fumbles and a Matt Massey interception. Massey would also recover the second fumble from the Greyhounds following Adams' second touchdown toss to Shaw.
On the first play following the turnover MIAA leading scorer, Jordan Simmons, would find an opening and outrun the Greyhound secondary to his team high 13th touchdown of the season. The score also vaulted Simmons into eighth on the all-time list for touchdowns with 31. Simmons led Northwest in rushing with 80 yards on six carries.
Northwest has now scored at least 65 points four times this season as they entered the weekend leading the nation averaging 55.5 points per game.
The win also snapped a three-game regular season losing streak to Lone Star Conference teams.

Series history with Northwest Missouri
Saturday's meeting is the 32nd in the series between the Ichabods and the Bearcats. The Bearcats lead the all-time series 25-6. Overall, the Bearcats have won 18 of the last 20. In Topeka, the Bearcats have won nine straight with the Ichabods' last win coming on Oct. 8, 1994, by a score of 48-14. Since 1984, the Ichabods are 3-11 against the Bearcats in Topeka. Since 1984, the Ichabods are 2-11 against the Bearcats in Maryville. The Ichabods are the last MIAA team to top the Bearcats in Maryville winning 31-28 on Oct. 8, 2005. The last seven games have all been decided by 10 or less points with the last five of those being decided by five or fewer points and the last four by no more than three points differential. The last five games have been decided by an average of 2.6 points.

Last time out for Washburn: #5 Ichabods 48, Central Oklahoma 3 • Oct. 15, 2011
TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Washburn Ichabods handed Central Oklahoma its worst loss since the 1972 season while remaining perfect on the season at 7-0 win a 48-3 win over the Bronchos on Family Day in Yager Stadium.
Washburn scored the first points of the game after taking the opening kickoff and marching 71 yards on 12 plays as Dane Simoneau connected with Ryan Mertz on a 15-yard touchdown pass staking the Ichabods to a lead they would not give up the rest of the game. The teams traded possessions and after a missed field goal by Central Oklahoma, Jeremy Linn capped 59-yard drive with a 21-yard field goal putting the Ichabods up 10-0 with 1:15 left in the opening quarter. The Ichabods defense held the Bronchos to 35 total yards in the first quarter while gaining 153 of their own.
Washburn stretched its lead to 17-0 after Simoneau found DeJuan Beard for a 17-yard touchdown score with 9:59 left in the first half. The Bronchos scored their only points of the game on the ensuing drive as Chris Robbs nailed a 40-yard field goal cutting Washburn's lead to 17-3 with 6:53 left in the opening half.
After the teams traded punts, including a career-long 67-yarder by Aaron Hummert, Simoneau hooked up with Beard for an 8-yard touchdown score just before the half sending the Ichabods to the locker rooms with a 24-3 lead. In the first half of the game, Simoneau was 14 of 23 for 228 yards and three touchdowns while the Ichabod defense held UCO to 128 total yards.
Washburn held the Bronchos on their first drive of the second half and Washburn's Linn hit a 23-yard field goal to put the Ichabods up 27-3. After a fumble by Central Oklahoma, Washburn needed only three plays as Simoneau hit Ronnell Garner for a 23-yard pass threading the needle between three Central Oklahoma defensive backs for another touchdown pass. Neither team scored until the Ichabods second play of the fourth quarter when Simoneau threw his fifth touchdown pass of the afternoon - this one to Beard for 9-yards out putting Washburn up 41-3.
After another UCO fumble which was caused by Michael Hollins and recovered by Casey Curran at the Washburn 30, Mitch Buhler relieved Simoneau at quarterback and moved the team 76 yards on seven plays hitting Garner on a 21-yard strike to cap the drive and the scoring for both teams with Washburn ahead 48-3.
Simoneau finished 19 of 31 for 338 yards with the five scores and no interceptions. Three different Ichabods pulled down touchdown passes and two had more than 100 yards receiving. Garner led the team with six catches for 127 yards and two scores while Beard had five catches for 117 yards and three touchdowns. Sean McPherson had 120 yards on the ground to lead the Ichabods on 16 carries.
Curran led the Ichabod defense with 13 tackles including five solo stops and Hollins and Jahmil Taylor each had nine tackles. Hummert finished with five punts averaging 49.4 yards per punt for Washburn.
Joshua Birmingham had 49 carries to lead UCO while Ethan Sharp was 22 of 36 passing for 161 yards. Christian Hood had seven catches for 64 yards.
Defensively, Washburn held the Bronchos to 303 yards on 80 plays for a 3.8 yard per play average. Washburn racked up 565 total yards averaging 7.3 yards per play. The Ichabod defense held UCO to 2 of 16 on third down conversion plays.

Bod notes ... three dot thoughts ...
Dane Simoneau has completed 46 of 73 passes on third down this season for a 63 completion percentage while converting 35 first downs and eight touchdowns … on plays of at least third and 10 - Simoneau is 41 of 62 for 30 first downs and seven touchdowns … both Ronnell Garner and DeJuan Beard have been thrown to 15 times on third down and each have pulled down 12 passes with 10 going for first downs and three touchdowns … Sean McPherson has averaged 8.1 yards a carry on first down, 4.7 yards per carry on second down and 8.7 yards per carry on third down this season … of Bryce Atagi's team-high 58 tackles, 39 have come against the rush … Casey Curran leads the team with a team-high 23 tackles on passing plays … of DeJuan Beard's 31 receptions, 25 have gone for a first down and eight of those have been for touchdowns … Washburn's average starting field position this season has been its on 36 while opponents are averaging a starting field position of their own 30 …  Marty Pfannenstiel has recorded 26 career tackles against the Bearcats with 20 solo stops and three tackles for loss and two sacks in three games … Dane Simoneau is 58 of 114 with five touchdowns completing 51 percent of his passes averaging 254 yards per game against the Bearcats throwing for 332 in the 2010 game.  

Ichabods on homecoming both home and away ...
Saturday's game against Northwest Missouri will be the homecoming game for the Bearcats and it will be the Ichabods' second of three homecoming games this season. The Ichabods have won 25 of their last 32 homecoming match ups played on the road and in Yager Stadium. At home, the Ichabods have won their last eight homecoming games played in Topeka. The last time the Ichabods fell in a homecoming game in Topeka was on Oct. 26, 2002 in double overtime loss to Missouri Western 34-28. Washburn topped Truman on its homecoming earlier this season on Oct. 8 by a score of 42-14 and will host Fort Hays State on Oct. 29 for the Washburn homecoming game.

Washburn Football History
Washburn is 512-553-44 (.478) in the 121st year of Ichabod football.

A win for Washburn over Northwest Missouri ...
lift the Ichabods to 513-553-44 in their football history … move the Ichabods to 8-0 on the season for first time under head coach Craig Schurig and for first time since 1907 - the only time in school history Washburn started a season 8-0 … would snap a six-game winning streak by the Bearcats over the Ichabods … would be the first win by the Ichabods over the Bearcats since a 31-28 win over the Bearcats in Maryville on Oct. 8, 2005 … be the Ichabods' 12th straight win dating back to last season - tied for the longest current winning streak in NCAA Division II.

A Loss for Washburn would ...
drop the Ichabods to 512-554-44 in their football history … snap an Ichabod 11-game winning streak dating back to last season … drop the Ichabods to 7-1 on the season and 6-1 in MIAA play … be the seventh-straight win for the Bearcats over the Ichabods.

The win over Central Oklahoma revisited ... the win
lifted the Ichabods to 512-553-44 in their football history … moved the Ichabods to 7-0 on the season for first time under head coach Craig Schurig and for first time since 1907 … moved the Ichabods to 1-0 all-time against Central Oklahoma … was the Ichabods' 11th straight win dating back to last season.

The Ichabods in the national polls
The Washburn Ichabods moved from No. 5 to a school-best ranking of No. 3 in the American Football Coaches top 25 poll which was released this week. Washburn also received a first-place vote for the first time ever in the AFCA rankings. The Ichabods were ranked No. 5 in the nation the last two weeks, which was the previous high-water ranking point in school history.

Up next
The Ichabods will return home to face Fort Hays State as the Ichabods will celebrate homecoming on Oct. 29 with a 1 p.m. kick. The Ichabods will then return to the road for their final regular season away game as they will take on No. 7-ranked Pittsburg State at 1 p.m. on Nov. 5 and then return home to wrap up the regular season facing Central Missouri at 1 p.m. on Nov. 12 in Yager Stadium.