
For the Louisiana Christian University football team, this is the fun time of year.
After manhandling visiting Nelson last week, LCU looks primed for another Sooner Athletic Conference victory at home Saturday afternoon.
The Wildcats (5-3, 4-1 SAC) continue their three-game homestand when Texas College comes to Pineville. Kickoff against the Steers (0-6, 0-5 SAC) is set for 2 p.m. at Wildcat Field, where LCU is 3-0 this season.
Leading the offense for the Wildcats is junior quarterback Bryce Perkins. He has thrown for 1,776 yards and 15 touchdowns, hitting 121 of 227 throws with nine interceptions.
ASH product Datlan Cunningham is the LCU workhorse in the running game. Cunningham’s 158 carries are more than twice as many as any other Wildcat. He has rushed for 719 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Omarius Davis is LCU’s top receiver with 33 catches for 522 yards and 5 touchdowns. ASH product E.J. Scott has 23 catches for 367 yards and four scores in just four games.
Kylon Polk sets the tone for the Wildcats’ defense. He has 46 tackles, 6 pass breakups and 3 interceptions.