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Homecoming Preview: Builders vs Bethel Football

10/20/2023 1:57:00 PM

WINFIELD, Kan – SC and Bethel College, are gearing up for an exciting homecoming matchup, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Richard L. Jantz Stadium. This game brings together Southwestern College, who was previously ranked No. 6 in the country before a challenging loss at Friends University, and are now ranked No. 14, and Bethel, who are coming off a strong conference win against McPherson College.
 
By the numbers…

Bethel:
  • Scoring: Bethel has been putting up impressive offensive numbers, averaging 36.33 points per game. Their total points for the season stands at 218.
  • First Downs: They've been effective in both rushing and passing first downs, with 98 rushing and 27 passing first downs.
  • Rushing Offense: Bethel is a powerful rushing team, gaining an average of 283.8 yards per game, with 15 rushing touchdowns. DJ Ciers leads the rushing attack, with 880 yards and 11 touchdowns.
  • Passing Offense: The Threshers have maintained a balanced attack, averaging 109.67 passing yards per game. They have 10 passing touchdowns for the season.
Southwestern:
  • Scoring: Southwestern College has been strong offensively, averaging 31.6 points per game, with a total of 221 points.
  • Total Offense: The Moundbuilders are a well-rounded offensive team, gaining an average of 395.3 yards per game.
  • Passing Offense: Southwestern College boasts an impressive passing game, averaging 254.4 passing yards per game, with 18 passing touchdowns.
  • Rushing Offense: They also maintain a balanced attack, with an average of 140.9 rushing yards per game and 13 rushing touchdowns.
  • Defense: The defense has anchored the Builders this season. One of the nation's top team defenses overall and top quarterback sacking defenses.

With Southwestern's high-scoring offense and Bethel's dominant rushing attack, this game promises to deliver an exciting matchup. Both teams will need to execute on both sides of the ball, and it's likely to come down to which defense can make key stops. Turnovers may play a key role in this matchup.

Homecoming kickoff, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at Richard L. Jantz Stadium is at 1:30pm.  Watch the game, click here. 




 
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