HANOVER, Ind. – The Panthers hit the field at Wilmington after capturing a big Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference victory a week ago over Mount St. Joseph, 40-38.
 
LAST MEETING
The last meeting between the Quakers and the Panthers came in 1999 when Hanover claimed the 30-15 win. The Panthers have won the last two meetings; however, the Quakers hold the 9-4-1 overall record.
 
THE HCAC CLASH
Sophomore Andrew Weitzel was clutch for the Panthers drilling a 40-yard field goal as time expired to propel Hanover past MSJ. Weitzel connected field goals from 21-yards, 43-yards, and 37-yards while also going a perfect 4-for-4 in PATs. For his efforts he was named the HCAC Special Teams Player of the Week.
 
Senior Eian Roudebush, the league's Offensive Player of the Week, passed for 329-yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 50-yards.
 
Junior Brian Wall protected the airways collecting five solo tackles with four pass breakups and one forced fumble. For his outstanding performance, Wall was named to the D3football.com Team of the Week.
 
DEFENSE IS KEY
The Panther defense has been nearly unbreakable this season ranking first in fewest yards per game (315.3), total yards (1,261), passing yards (734), and points per play (5.0).
 
The offense ranks second in yards per game (390.3) and total yards this season (1,561).
 
The special team's unit leads the league with a perfect 12-for-12 mark in PATs and most points scored among kickers in 2026 (25).

WILMINGTON ON THE ROAD
The Quakers hit the road taking on Ohio Northern in Ohio Athletic Conference play falling to the Polar Bears 42-0.
 
Wilmington finished the contest with 143 total yards of offense, 81 of which were passing.
 
Nick Morrow led the defense with nine tackles, eight solo stops, and two tackles for loss.
 
Tyler Gregory had four tackles including a half sack and one interception.
 
UP NEXT
Hanover returns to HCAC play on Saturday, Oct. 17 when they hit the road for Anderson.