Fairfield vs. Knoxville preview

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Game place: Fairfield High School

FAIRFIELD TROJANS

Overall record: 2-1

Last week: Fort Madison 55, Fairfield 14

Five things to know

1. Trojans downed in Fort Madison for first loss

2. Fairfield gave up 55 points last week after giving up just 25 in the first two weeks

3. Trojans have won three out of the last five games against Knoxville

4. Last nonconference game for Fairfield before district play begins

5. First of two-straight home games for the Trojans

Keys to the game

1. Stuff Knoxville’s struggling offense

2. Don’t let the Panthers gain confidence

3. Burn them with a balanced offensive attack

Team stats

Passing yards: 556

Rushing yards: 288

Total tackles: 103

Individual stats

Tate Allen: 556 passing yards, 90 rushing yards, 8 total TDs

Teddy Metcalf: 177 rushing yards, 1 TD

Max Weaton: 13 catches, 195 receiving yards

Tate Richardson: 4 catches, 146 receiving yards

Evan Haines: 5 catches, 107 receiving yards, 2 TDs

From the coach

“Knoxville is a well coached and very physical football team. Our key this week is discipline — we have to do our job, be physical and play mistake free.” — Nate Weaton

KNOXVILLE PANTHERS

Overall record: 0-3

Last week: Carlisle 62, Knoxville 6

Five things to know

1. Knoxville has been outscored 138-6 this season

2. Panthers scored their first points of the year last week after two shutout losses

3. Knoxville has intercepted four passes this season

4. Panther squad led by mostly juniors and sophomores

5. Only Knoxville touchdown came on a 39-yard run.

Keys to the game

1. Find something on offense

2. Halt the Trojans’ passing game

3. Stop Fairfield’s power run

Team stats

Passing yards: 96

Rushing yards: 269

Total tackles: 82

Individual stats

Noah Keefer: 88 passing yards, 4 interceptions

Tristin DeJong: 88 rushing yards

Gavin Montalvo: 71 rushing yards, 1 TD

Konner Leslie: 2 catches, 44 receiving yards

Michael Geubel: 8.5 tackles, 1 interception

From the coach

“They are big up front with good skill guys all around. Losing our best O lineman and playing six sophomores and three freshmen puts us in a bind every week, but our kids have fought hard for four quarters all year. We will do the same on Friday.” - Eric Kellar