SCOUTING THE PRAIRIE WOLVES
SCHEDULE | ROSTER | STATS
The Prairie Wolves began the year at 4-1 overall but have since dropped four straight games. It has, however, been faced with a stiff schedule over the last two weeks, playing both Central and Wartburg, respectively, where it's been outscored 117-0. Those two outings followed a double-overtime loss against Loras where NWU had chalked up a season-high 343 passing yards. The team is looking for its first three-win conference season since 2016 - its first year as members of the A-R-C.
For the year, the Prairie Wolves are averaging 307 yards per game of total offense with the majority of that coming through the air. Senior quarterback, Terry Carter, is averaging 191 yards passing per contest and completing just under 60 percent of his attempts. He has thrown for 1,343 and 10 touchdowns but has been hindered by 16 interceptions. He's also rushed for two scores. On the ground, the team ranks seventh in the A-R-C by averaging 85.6 yards per game. Sophomore running back Nathan Ahtouris has helped lead that charge with a 48.6 yard per game average and five touchdowns. Senior Trystin Myers is second on the team with 78 rushes for 278 yards and two scores.
Defensively, the team is allowing a league-high 289.0 yards passing per game while allowing 31 passing touchdowns. It has allowed over 300 passing yards in three of its last four games. Senior linebacker, Max Brinker, leads the unit with 51 total tackles and is also averaging nearly 35 yards per punt with five kicks over 50 yards, including a long of 71. Senior safety Dominic Darrah is right behind with 40 total stops and two pass breakups. Junior cornerback, Aashton Kirkland has intercepted two passes this season with NWU recording eight overall. On the ground, opponents have gone over 150 net yards rushing in three of the last four games. It surrendered a season-high 219 rushing yards a week ago against the Knights.
