Fairfield vs. Keokuk preview

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Game place: Pearl Smith Field, Trojan Stadium, Fairfield

FAIRFIELD TROJANS

Overall record: 3-1

Last week: Fairfield 42, Knoxville 22

Five things to know

1. Trojans and Chiefs both play their district opener

2. It is homecoming week for Fairfield

3. Trojan Athletic Booster Club hosts former players for tour of newly renovated historic Trojan Tunnel

4. Keokuk, which has won three straight over Trojans, has players with speed and physicality both on offense and defense

5. Former Trojan football players will line the track to be recognized and welcome current players to the field

Keys to the game

1. Play with more discipline

2. Reduce penalties

3. Get QB Allen loose in offensive attack

Team stats

Passing yards: 671

Rushing yards: 467

Total tackles: 103

Individual stats

Tate Allen: 38-for-79 671 yards passing, 6 TDs, 128 yards rushing, 6 TDs

Teddy Metcalf: 58 carries, 223 yards rushing, 1 TD

Max Weaton: 17 catches, 259 receiving yards, 3 TDs

Tate Richardson: 5 catches, 155 yards receiving

Evan Haines: 8 catches, 126 yards receiving, 2 TDs

From the coach

“We have to be better disciplined this week. Too many penalties in Week 4 — if we can eliminate those mistakes, and be very good at executing, we think that puts us in a good position to be competitive. … We’re going to continue to be who we have been in the first four weeks of play, both offensively and defensively: Smart, fast and physical on both sides of the ball.” — Nate Weaton

KEOKUK CHIEFS

Overall record: 1-3

District record: Keokuk 31, Mt. Pleasant 21

Five things to know

1. Trojans hold 7-6 edge in last 13 games, but Chiefs have won three straight

2. Chiefs have been outscored 105-45 this season

3. Keokuk has used three quarterbacks so far

4. Chiefs passing attack has gone for one touchdown and eight interceptions

5. Keokuk went 4-4 in 2020

Keys to the game

1. Keep pounding the ball on the ground

2. Figure out the pass offense

3. Don’t let Trojans passing game get going

Team stats

Passing yards: 180

Rushing yards: 649

Total tackles: 91.5

Individual stats

Equilius Lee: 46 carries, 316 yards rushing

Lucas Swainey: 11-for-32, 131 yards passing, 1 TD, 131 yards rushing, 2 TDs

Diego Garcia: 5 catches, 97 yards

Kolbe Barnes: 20.5 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovery

Liam O’Donnell: 22.5 tackles, 1 interception, 22 return yards