LINCOLN, Neb. (October 25th, 2024) - After suffering a 50-0 loss to Coe last weekend, Nebraska Wesleyan looks to bounce back at Luther College.

LOCATION, GAME TIME, LIVE STREAM & LIVE STATS
Kickoff for Saturday's game between the Prairie Wolves and Norse is set for 1:00 p.m. at Carlson Stadium, in Decorah, Iowa. Luther will live stream the game and carry live stats. 

ABOUT THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
Nebraska Wesleyan (2-4, 1-2 A-R-C) is currently in sixth in the American Rivers Conference. Sophomore quarterback Connor White leads the Prairie Wolf offense, throwing for 1,323 yards and 10 touchdowns over six games with a 61.93% completion rate. His primary target, Cole Siems, tops the team in receptions (36) and receiving yards (413). In the run game, Nathan Athouris has rushed for 173 yards and one touchdown. As a unit, NWU is averaging 17.83 points per game.

On defense, the Prairie Wolves allow 31.83 points per game. Key contributors include Eli Mackowski, who leads the team with 35 total tackles, while Juan Donoso has recorded a team high three sacks. NWU's defense has also been effective in turnover situations, picking off two passes and recovering six fumbles this season.

2024 BY THE NUMBERS
Points Per Game: 17.83
Yards Per Game: 326.5
Passing Yards Per Game: 222.83
Passing Touchdowns: 10
Rushing Yards Per Game: 103.7
Rushing Touchdowns: 6
Points Per Game Allowed: 31.83
Yards Per Game Allowed: 390.20
Time of Possession: 28:38

HEAD COACH BRIAN KELLER
Now in his 29th season, Brian Keller is Nebraska Wesleyan's all-time winningest coach with a career record of 131-138. Keller's accolades include leading NWU to a share of the 2000 GPAC championship and coaching 39 All-Conference players and 46 All-Americans since the program transitioned to NCAA Division III.

NEBRASKA WESLEYAN FOOTBALL TRADITION
Established in 1896, NWU football has amassed over 500 wins and claimed 22 conference championships. The Prairie Wolves are also a national academic powerhouse, ranking seventh among all football programs for CoSIDA Academic All-Americans.

ABOUT THE NORSE
Luther College enters the matchup with a 1-5 overall record. The Norse have lost their last three games. Luther is led by second year head coach Joe Troche.

2024 BY THE NUMBERS
Points Per Game: 6.50
Yards Per Game: 186.7
Passing Yards Per Game: 130.00
Passing Touchdowns: 3
Rushing Yards Per Game: 56.7
Rushing Touchdowns: 1
Points Per Game Allowed: 48.33
Yards Per Game Allowed: 481.7
Time of Possession: 26:49

SERIES HISTORY AGAINST LUTHER
This will be the 10th meeting between Nebraska Wesleyan and Luther, with the Prairie Wolves holding a 5-4 series lead. Last season, Nebraska Wesleyan defeated Luther 35-10.