SCOUTING REPORT - SIMPSON
-3-7 overall record in 2016 … 3-6 record in the IIAC
-2-3 start this season coming off a 35-17 loss to Central in week five
-Won last meeting against Loras 30-0 … Saturday will mark the 40th meeting between both teams
-Picked to finish fifth in the IIAC preseason poll

KEYS TO THE GAME
The Duhawk secondary will have to be on high alert with quarterback Sam Sasso coming into the game with 13 passing touchdowns for the Storm. Senior receiver Jackson Redmond has been Sasso's favorite target, averaging 98 yards per game with five touchdowns … A win on Saturday would result in Loras' first three-game winning streak since the 2008 season … Against Central last week, Sasso was limited to 213 yards through the air and threw two interceptions in addition to conceding a pair of sacks … The Dutch found most of their success on the ground, totaling 241 yards rushing on 50 carries.

WEEK FIVE RECAP
Loras claimed their second straight win in close 49-42 victory over Nebraska Wesleyan last Saturday. Senior Ike Cloward led the offense with four rushing touchdowns, bringing his total to 12 on the year. Junior running back Cody Mighell added a pair of touchdowns of his own on the ground to solidify the Duhawk running attack. The Duhawk defense picked off two passes and forced a fumble, resulting in 14 points.

PAYBACK IN 2017
So far in 2017, each of the Duhawks' three wins have come against opponents who they lost to in 2016. It all began in week one when Loras turned a one-point loss into a 32-point victory against Elmhurst. Later, the Duhawks put up 73 points on Buena Vista, who spoiled Loras' Homecoming in 2016, with a 34-24 setback. Last week, the Duhawks earned their payback against Nebraska Wesleyan, handing the Prairie Wolves a 49-42 loss after falling 51-27 in 2016. That trend has the opportunity to continue on Saturday after Simpson claimed victory last season, 30-0.
 
CLOWARD CLIMBS IN THE RANKINGS
With his second consecutive four-touchdown performance, senior Ike Cloward has brought his season total to 12 and is tied for second in Division III on the season. He has proven to be a reliable red zone threat for the Duhawks, having scored xx of his 12 touchdowns from inside the 20-yard line.

CONNECTING WITH CASTORO 
Senior wide receiver Mikey Castoro has found his groove as of late, hauling in touchdowns in each of the last two weeks for his first two of the season. Watch for Castoro to have a big day if Loras' run game can set the tone early on Saturday.