TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - The U.S. Lawns Fall Football Camp continues as Indiana State football prepares for the upcoming September 1 kickoff against North Alabama.
 
The Sycamores will be breaking down the 2022 opponents throughout the fall camp toward the opener in Terre Haute. In today's edition, we take a look at both North Dakota and Western Illinois.
 
North Dakota Fighting Hawks
City: Grand Forks, N.D.
Founded: 1883
Enrollment: 13,011
Nickname: Fighting Hawks
Colors: Kelly Green and White
Facility: Alerus Center (12,283 capacity)
Affiliation: Football Championship Subdivision
Conference: Missouri Valley Football Conference
Last Season Record: 5-6 overall
Conference Finish: 3-5, Tied for seventh in MVFC
 
Preseason Accolades

• Bo Belquist, WR – MVFC Preseason Second Team All-Conference
• Donny Ventrelli, OL – MVFC Preseason Second Team All-Conference
• Devon Krzanowski, LB – MVFC Preseason Second Team All-Conference
• C.J. Siegel, DB – MVFC Preseason Second Team All-Conference
• Cade Peterson, P – MVFC Preseason Second Team All-Conference

North Dakota Key Players - Stats

• Bo Belquist – 52 receptions, 535 receiving yards, five touchdowns, 53.5 ypg
• Devon Krzanowski – 68.0 total tackles, 5.0 tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks
• C.J. Siegel – 28.0 total tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss, 2.0 sacks, one interception
• Cade Peterson – 43 punts, 40.37 average, 19 punts inside the 20, six 50-plus yard punts
• Luke Skokna – 35 carries, 221 yards, one touchdown, 6.3 ypc
• Ben McNaboe – 19.0 total tackles, 3.0 tackles-for-loss, 2.0 sacks, one interception

Preseason Poll Watch
North Dakota was selected seventh overall in the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll as voted on by the league's coaches, media, and SIDs. The Fighting Hawks received 190 total points in the poll.
 
All-Time Series
This is the first meeting all-time between the Sycamores and the Fighting Hawks.
 
Last Indiana State Wins
This is the first meeting all-time between the Sycamores and the Fighting Hawks.
 
Indiana State against the MVFC All-Time

• Illinois State – Illinois State leads 38-32-2
• Missouri State – Missouri State leads 21-14
• North Dakota State – North Dakota State leads 10-1
• Northern Iowa – Northern Iowa leads 29-5
• South Dakota – South Dakota leads 5-2
• South Dakota State – South Dakota State leads 9-2
• Southern Illinois – Southern Illinois leads 30-28
• Western Illinois – Western Illinois leads 26-18
• Youngstown State – Youngstown State leads 23-8 

Western Illinois University Quick Facts
City: Macomb, Ill.
Founded: 1899
Enrollment: 6,980
Nickname: Fighting Leathernecks
Colors: Purple & Gold
Facility: Hanson Field (16,368 capacity)
Affiliation: Football Championship Subdivision
Conference: Missouri Valley Football
Last Season Record: 2-9 overall
Conference Finish: 2-6, Tied for ninth in the MVFC
 
Western Illinois Key Players - Stats

• Ludovick Choquette – 43 carries, 145 rushing yards, two touchdowns, 3.4 ypc, 48 receptions, 390 receiving yards, two touchdowns
• Jack Whyte – 10 receptions, 94 yards, two touchdowns
• Mason Laramie – 8-for-10 FG, 32-for-32 PAT, long of 50
• JJ Ross – 35.0 total tackles, 1.0 tackles-for-loss, six pass breakups, one forced fumble

Preseason Poll Watch
Western Illinois was selected 11th overall in the Missouri Valley Football Conference's Preseason Poll. The Fighting Leathernecks received 44 total points as voted on by the league's head coaches, media, and SIDs.
 
All-Time Series
Western Illinois leads the all-time series, 26-18, dating back to the inaugural contest in 1967. The Sycamores enter the 2022 campaign on a three-game winning streak following last year's 37-27 win in Terre Haute.
 
Last Ten Games in the Series

• Oct. 15, 2011 – vs. Western Illinois – W, 46-24
• Oct. 20, 2012 – at Western Illinois – W, 23-7
• Nov. 16, 2013 – vs. Western Illinois – L, 21-14
• Nov. 22, 2014 – at Western Illinois – L, 34-20
• Nov. 14, 2015 – vs. Western Illinois – L, 37-30
• Oct. 8, 2016 – at Western Illinois – L, 36-35
• Nov. 11, 2017 – vs. Western Illinois – L, 45-0
• Nov. 17, 2018 – at Western Illinois – W, 15-13
• Oct. 12, 2019 – vs. Western Illinois – W, 20-10
• Oct. 9, 2021 – vs. Western Illinois – W, 37-27

Last Indiana State Win
Indiana State bolted to an early first half lead and held off Western Illinois in the second half on their way to the 37-27 win at Memorial Stadium.
 
The Sycamores utilized strong offensive performances from Peterson Kerlegrand (17 carries, 178 yards, 2 TD) and Phazione McClurge (four catches, 98 yards, 1 TD) on their way to building a 24-7 lead at the halftime break. The defense was paced by Inoke Moala's monster game (6 tackles, 3.5 sacks), while Dwayne Thompson II and Kaelub Newman were both involved in turnovers as Indiana State topped the visiting Leathernecks.
 
Read the Full Recap Here
 
Indiana State against the MVFC All-Time

• Illinois State – Illinois State leads 38-32-2
• Missouri State – Missouri State leads 21-14
• North Dakota State – North Dakota State leads 10-1
• Northern Iowa – Northern Iowa leads 29-5
• South Dakota – South Dakota leads 5-2
• South Dakota State – South Dakota State leads 9-2
• Southern Illinois – Southern Illinois leads 30-28
• Western Illinois – Western Illinois leads 26-18
• Youngstown State – Youngstown State leads 23-8

2022 Indiana State Football Season Tickets On Sale
For more information on Indiana State 2022 football tickets, fans can contact Assistant Manager of Athletic Ticketing Austin Bishop by phone at 812-237-8972 or via email at Austin.Bishop@indstate.edu. Fans can also call 877-ISU-TIXS or email ISU-Tickets@indstate.edu.
 
Fans have the opportunity to also buy or renew season tickets online by clicking HERE. Fans will also have the option to get their season tickets printed for an additional $5 charge.
 
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