ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — Henderson State (1-1) makes its longest road trip of the season on Saturday night when it heads to Alva, Oklahoma, to face off against Northwestern Oklahoma State at 6 p.m.

TOP STORYLINES: SETTING THE SCENE
- The Reddies got their first win of 2018 last weekend in thrilling fashion over Arkansas Tech in overtime, 38-31. Henderson used an 88-yard touchdown drive to tie the game with 46 seconds left before pulling out the win on the first period of extra time. It was Henderson's first overtime win or game since 2013.

- NWOSU is searching for win No. 1 after falling to 0-2 with a 44-36 loss to UAM last week. The Rangers two losses have been close, after they fell 29-21 to Ouachita in week one.

- This is the seventh meeting all-time between the two schools. Henderson leads the series 4-2, but dropped last year's game 36-30 in Carpenter-Haygood Stadium and Ruggles Field. The win was NWOSU's first over Henderson since 2003. The meeting on Saturday is just the third trip to Alva, Oklahoma, ever for the Reddies. They have never lost at Ranger Field and have outscored NWOSU 68-17 in the last two road victories. The Reddies have never lost a GAC game in Oklahoma.

- The match-up features one of the best passing teams in the GAC thus far in Henderson against one of the best rushing teams in the league in NWOSU. The Reddies are third in the conference in passing yards per game (274.5) and the Rangers are third in rushing yards per game (244).

REDDIES REPORT
- Quarterback Richard Stammetti was named GAC Offensive Player of the Week following his efforts in the Reddies' 38-31 win. Stammetti finished 25-for-56 through the air for 315 yards and four touchdowns. He also ran in the go-ahead score in overtime from 1-yard out. He was responsible for every yard on Henderson's 88-yard scoring drive which tied the game with 46 seconds remaining. Through two games, Stammetti ranks second in the GAC in passing yards (549), passing yards per game (274.5) and passing touchdowns (6).

- Chase Lodree continued his impressive play to begin the season against Arkansas Tech. Lodree caught nine passes for 161 yards and a touchdown. His lone score was an impressive catch in traffic to tie the game with 46 seconds to play. Lodree's 161 yards receiving was the most by a Reddie in a game since Courtney Whitehead had 165 against ATU in 2016. Lodree ranks fourth in the GAC in receptions (12), second in receiving yards (204) and is tied for the league-lead with three touchdown grabs.

- Ben Johnson also had a terrific game for Henderson against the Wonder Boys. Johnson had six catches for 61 yards and two touchdowns, and made two enormous catches on two separate third downs in overtime to keep the eventual game-winning touchdown drive alive. Johnson leads the team with 13 receptions on the year.

- Logan Moragne ranks eighth in the GAC in rushing yards with 140 yards on 30 carries through two games. He is averaging 4.7 yards per rush but has not yet found the end zone for Henderson.

- Linebackers Cameron Sonnier and Cameron Schulz both had fantastic outings in the win on Saturday night. Sonnier had 13 tackles, two tackles for loss, and an interception, while Schulz had arguably the best game of his career with 12 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss. Sonnier leads the team and is fifth in the GAC in tackles with 21. Linebacker Jake Chatman also had his first career interception against Arkansas Tech, which led to a Reddies' touchdown just before halftime.

- Bryston Gipson was named GAC Special Teams Player of the Week after registering five tackles and blocking an Arkansas Tech field goal late in the second quarter. Gipson's honor, along with Stammetti's, gave Henderson two GAC Players of the Week in the same week for the first time since 2015.

- Through two games, the Reddies have been out-gained on the ground 480-185. Henderson ranks 11th in the conference in rushing yards and rushing offense per game (92.5). However, Henderson has been significantly better than its two opponents thus far through the air, where it has out-gained its competition 549-384 in two contests. The Reddies rank ninth in the league in total offense per game (367) but are third in passing offense per game (274.5).

- The Reddies have struggled to defend the run, where they rank 11th in the conference in rushing defense and allow 240 yards per game. Henderson faces the No. 3 rushing offense in the GAC this week against NWOSU.

- Henderson has been perfect in the red zone offensively through two games. The Reddies stand alone at No. 1 in the GAC in red zone efficiency with six scores in six red zone possessions, four of which were touchdowns.

SCOUTING NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE
- Northwestern Oklahoma State (NWOSU) comes into Saturday's contest 0-2 on the year with two close losses to Ouachita Baptist (29-21) and UAM (44-36). The Rangers were 5-6 last year and have improved by one win in each of head coach Matt Walter's first three years in Alva, Oklahoma.

- The Rangers are led by junior running back Jacob Peyton, who leads the GAC in rushing yards (237) and rushing yards per game (118.5). Senior quarterback Isaiah Weed will start under center and is sixth in the conference in passing yards (409). Defensively, NWOSU leans on junior linebackers Dakota Driskill, who is the league-leader in tackles through two weeks with 28 stops, and 2017 First Team All-GAC honoree Maurice Wright Jr., who is second behind Driskill with 26 tackles this season. Senior receiver Horatio Smith was Second Team All-GAC in 2017.

- NWOSU is a powerful offensive team despite its 0-2 record. The Rangers are second in the GAC in total offense with an average of 448.5 yards per game, and are the No. 3 rushing offense in the league (244 yards per game). Penalties and turnovers have plagued the Ranger offense thus far. NWOSU has committed 18 penalties for 184 yards and carries a turnover margin of -3 through two contests, both of which are second-to-worst in the conference. Defensively, the Rangers have been inconsistent. They rank 10th in the GAC in total defense and allow 452.5 yards per game to their opponents.

- Historically, the Rangers have struggled in GAC action. NWOSU has never had a winning record since it joined the league and has not finished above .500 overall since 2010, when they went 8-3.

LAST YEAR'S MEETING
- NWOSU picked up its first win over Henderson State in 15 years last season when they defeated the Reddies 36-30 at Carpenter-Haygood Stadium and Ruggles Field.

- Henderson had multiple opportunities to win the game in the fourth quarter, but could not get the Rangers' offense off the field. NWOSU converted three 4th-down conversions in the final quarter, the biggest of which was a 35-yard rush on 4th-and-2 from Isaiah Weed, which set up the Rangers' game-winning score with just 1:32 to play. Needing six points, the Reddies threw an interception on their first play of the ensuing drive which ended it for NWOSU.

- The Rangers out-scored Henderson 29-17 in the second half and out-gained the Reddies 431-413. Both teams rushed for 270 yards in the game. Reddie quarterback Andrew Black rushed for 143 yards and passed for 143 yards in the loss.

HOW TO WATCH, LISTEN AND FOLLOW
- The game will be broadcast and available by the Henderson State Sports Network on KDEL 100.9 FM and KVRC 1240 AM in Arkadelphia, KWPS 99.7 FM in Hot Springs, KYXK 106.9 in Gurdon, KZYP 104.1 FM/1310 AM in Malvern, 920 AM in Little Rock and on KAFN 99.3 FM/690 AM in Benton. Coverage begins one hour prior to kickoff. The radio broadcast can also be heard on the web by going to the audio link for the game at hsusports.com.