Upper Iowa takes a 4-4 record into Saturday’s road game at McKendree, looking to rebound from an 18-19 loss after surrendering a late field goal. The Peacocks’ four losses have come by a combined 6 points, while McKendree brings a high-powered offense—and one of the conference’s weakest defenses—into the Halloween matchup.

By the Numbers
  • Kickoff: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Leemon Field.
  • Upper Iowa leads the all-time series 2-1; it won last year’s meeting 57-7.
  • Upper Iowa’s four losses have come by a combined 6 points.
  • McKendree averages 30.8 points and 398.6 yards per game, but allows 38.5 points and 440 yards.
  • Peacock quarterback Zamar Wise has accounted for 14 touchdowns: 7 passing and 7 rushing.
Yes, But

Upper Iowa’s defense held William Jewell to 92 passing yards, but the Peacocks converted just 1 of 9 third downs and committed 11 penalties. McKendree’s offense ranks among the GLVC’s best, though its defense has allowed the most points and yards in the conference.

State of Play
  • Upper Iowa is tied for third in the GLVC at 3-2; McKendree is 3-3 in conference play.
  • The Peacocks’ defense leads the GLVC in passing yards allowed, while McKendree leads the conference in passing offense.
  • Upper Iowa has outscored opponents 94-32 in the second quarter, but has been outscored in every other period combined.
What’s Next

Saturday begins Upper Iowa’s two-game road stretch. A win would help the Peacocks stay in the GLVC race and put their narrow losses behind them; McKendree will look to capitalize on its offensive production at home.

Bottom Line

This is a matchup of McKendree’s prolific offense against Upper Iowa’s strong pass defense—and a chance for the Peacocks to turn close defeats into a conference win.