After a commanding 37-21 victory over Truman State, the Findlay Oilers aim to maintain momentum as they face the Wayne State Warriors in a non-conference matchup on September 14. Led by first-time starting quarterback Matthew Rueve, who threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns in his debut, the Oilers' offense is showing promise. The defense also made key plays, notably a 79-yard defensive touchdown by Joel Kpassou. Meanwhile, Wayne State, under new head coach Tyrone Wheatley, seeks to bounce back after a disappointing 31-17 loss to Tiffin University as they host Findlay.

By the Numbers
  • Matthew Rueve became the first Findlay QB since 2015 to throw for over 300 yards in his debut, achieving 318 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Wayne State's offense managed only 176 total yards and five turnovers against Tiffin.
Yes, But

Findlay's recent success may be challenged by Wayne State's home-game advantage and their experienced coaching under Tyrone Wheatley, who hopes to turn the team's fortunes around.

State of Play
  • Findlay enters the game with a 1-0 record, looking to build on their offensive and defensive efforts from Week 1.
  • Wayne State hopes to recover from last week’s struggles after a tough defeat with a focus on improving their rushing game.
What's Next

The match against Wayne State will reveal more about Findlay's potential as they prepare for a challenging season ahead, including future GLIAC games.

Bottom Line

The contest is pivotal for both teams, with Findlay looking to solidify their early season success while Wayne State aims to regroup and leverage the support of their home crowd.