Mt. Pleasant-Fairfield football

Game time: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Game place: Mapleleaf Athletic Complex, Mt. Pleasant

Fairfield Trojans

Overall record: 0-0

District record: 0-0

Five things to know

1. Junior Isaac Harris steps under center for second year in a row.

2. Trojans look to snap seven-game losing streak.

3. Fairfield has scored 17 points or less in the last four games against Mt. Pleasant.

4. Trojans return top passer and top two receivers.

5. Fairfield forced eight turnovers last year.

Keys to the game

1. Rattle the less-experienced Panthers.

2. Get the ball to Max Weaton.

3. Play a full four quarters.

Team stats (2020)

Passing yards: 958

Rushing yards: 173

Total tackles: 289

Individual stats (2020)

Isaac Harris: 937 yards, 13 TDs, 9 INT

Max Weaton 30 catches, 377 yards, 7 TDs

Tate Allen 10 catches, 240 yards, 3 TDs

Teddy Metcalf: 23 tackles, 16 solo

Nick Kaska: 19 tackles, 1 fumble recovery

From the coach

“I think it goes without saying how exciting it is. Any rivalry week is a typically good week in practice, and the kids are excited.” - Nate Weaton

Mt. Pleasant Panthers

Overall record: 0-0

District record: 0-0

Five things to know

1. Panthers looking for fifth-straight win in the series.

2. Mt. Pleasant inexperienced after losing vast majority of offense from last season.

3. Carson Coleman moves into starting position at quarterback.

4. Panthers were knocked out of 2020 playoffs by state champion North Scott.

5. First of two rivalry games to start the season.

Keys to the game

1. Stop Fairfield’s passing game.

2. Establish an offense.

3. Run the football.

Team stats (2020)

Passing yards: 1,443

Rushing yards: 1,378

Total tackles: 399.5

Individual stats (2020)

Carson Coleman: 203 yards passing, 0 TDs, 1 INT

Isaiah Albright: 78 yards rushing, 2 TDs

Dylon Hagans: 33 tackles, 1 INT

Lincoln Henriksen: 20.5 tackles

Levi Graber: 17 tackles

From the coach

"It’s that time of year where you know you’re ready to hit somebody else. Add in the fact it’s a conference team and a rival, and our kids are excited.“ — Shawn Striegel