WILMINGTON, Ohio – The Wilmington College football team opens Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) play at Heidelberg University on Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m.
The Teams: Wilmington and Heidelberg. The Fightin' Quakers enter the game with an 0-1 record having fallen to Southern Virginia University 41-34 in overtime in the season opener. The Student Princes won their season opener, 48-20 at Adrian College.
The Coaches: Bryan Moore, a 1999 graduate of Hiram College, begins his fifth season leading Wilmington's football program. Moore began instilling his vision on the program having brought in three large freshman classes, and that has paid off on the field with multiple victories each of the last two seasons. Previously, Moore spent time at both Bluffton University and Heidelberg. Scott Donaldson is in his 18th season with the Heidelberg program including his sixth as head coach.
The Offenses: In his first collegiate start, Derek Larimer completed 36-of-58 passes for 366 yards and two scores without an interception last weekend. Itika Wynn Jr. and Dallas Rawlings both caught six passes with Rawlings, also the leading rusher in week one, hauled in two touchdowns. Drew Sims completed 13 passes for 232 yards and three scores for Heidelberg while Dimitri Penick grabbed four passes for 120 yards and a score. Both Montavious Yearby and Jarin Curtis both had over 10 carries.
The Defenses: Xzerious Stinnett led Wilmington in week one with seven tackles while three Quakers – Jarod Lee, Tre'Quez Parks and Deven Speck – all had one sack. Quentin Davis intercepted a pass late in the first half while Jalaun Covington broke up two passes. For Heidelberg, Griffin Pendry had seven tackles while Keyshawn Cunningham intercepted a pass.
Tale of the Tape: Points per game – Wilmington 34.0, Heidelberg 48.0, points per game allowed – Wilmington 41.0, Heidelberg 20.0, yards per game – Wilmington 472.0, Heidelberg 527.0, yards per game allowed – Wilmington 424.0, Heidelberg 343.0, passing yards per game – Wilmington 366.0, Heidelberg 307.0, passing yards per game allowed – Wilmington 355.0, Heidelberg 135.0, rushing yards per game – Wilmington 106.0, Heidelberg 220.0, rushing yards per game allowed – Wilmington 69.0, Heidelberg 208.0.
Series History: Wilmington is 8-13 against Heidelberg since joining the OAC prior to the 2000 season. The Student Princes have won the last dozen meetings, however. More information can be viewed by visiting the link above.
Coverage: Live statistics and live video of the game will be available – visit the links above.
Social Media: Follow Wilmington athletics on social media! The Fightin' Quakers have a presence on Facebook (Wilmington College Athletics) as well as Twitter and Instagram (@DubCQuakers).
Up Next: The Quakers host Ohio Northern University for a Homecoming Weekend game on Sept. 18.