Senior Project
For my senior project, I chose to do a weekly podcast about the Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats 2024 Football Season. I grew up listening to 93.5 and 107.5 The Fan, a sports radio station out of Indianapolis, and I felt I could do something similar to what they do, but I would do it for my university’s football team.
Episode One - Madonna and Saint Francis (IN) Recap / Valpo Preview
The Wildcats beat Madonna and Saint Francis and won their first two games by a combined score of 111-14 as they get set to travel to Valparaiso to take on the Beacons.
Episode Two - Valpo Recap / Olivet Nazarene Preview
The Beacons handed the Wildcats their first loss of the season by a score of 20-17, and Kyle Antoine exited the game with an injury. Indiana Wesleyan prepares to travel to Olivet Nazarene for a showdown with the Tigers.
Episode Three - Olivet Nazarene Recap / Saint Francis (IL) Preview
Backup quarterback Arjun Lothe tossed a school-record 374 passing yards as Indiana Wesleyan shut out Olivet Nazarene 69-0. The Wildcats get ready to head back to Illinois to face #23 Saint Francis (IL) for just the second time in school history.
Episode Four - Saint Francis (IL) Recap / Saint Xavier Preview
The Wildcats wrapped up three straight road games with a win against the Saint Francis (IL) Fighting Saints, winning 38-3. They return home to play another ranked MSFA opponent, #13 Saint Xavier.
Episode Five - Saint Xavier Recap / Marian Preview
The Wildcats returned home after a month of road games and defended their turf by trouncing the #13 Saint Xavier Cougars with a score of 39-7. IWU prepares to get back on the road to play #10 Marian in a CRL rivalry game.
Episode Six - Marian Recap / Taylor Preview
Indiana Wesleyan returns to Marion for homecoming after their third straight win against ranked opponents, finishing it off with a steamrolling of the #10 Marian Knights. The Wildcats get set for their bitter rival, Taylor University, who are 5-1 and well-rested coming off of their bye week.
Episode Seven - Taylor Recap / Bye Week
Indiana Wesleyan steamrolls their upstart rival, the Taylor Trojans, with an all-around dominant victory. The Wildcats head into their bye week at #3 in the NAIA and get some much-needed rest.
Episode Eight - Concordia Preview
The Wildcats return from their week off and prepare for the final rematch with the Concordia Cardinals.
Episode Nine - Concordia Recap / Siena Heights Preview
The Wildcats remain perfect at home this season with a grudge match win against the Concordia Cardinals. Indiana Wesleyan prepares to hit the road for the final time in the regular season as they will take on the Saints of Siena Heights.
Episode Ten - Siena Heights Recap / Lawrence Tech Preview
Indiana Wesleyan returns home for senior day after a dominant defensive performance led the way in a victory against Siena Heights. The Wildcats look to extend their home winning streak to 24 straight games and remain perfect against the Lawrence Tech Blue Devils in the regular season finale.
Episode Eleven - Lawrence Tech Recap / Playoff Preview
The Wildcats completed the regular season as the sole champions of the MSFA Mideast League champions after a dominant victory over the Lawrence Tech Blue Devils. Indiana Wesleyan earned a bye week as the #3 seed in the NAIA Football Championship Series and will have to wait a week to find out who their opponent will be in the second round.
Episode Twelve - Southwestern Preview (Playoffs)
Indiana Wesleyan’s dominant regular season gave them the weekend off for the first round in the NAIA Football Championship Series. After Saturday’s games, the Wildcats will face the Moundbuilders of Southwestern College for their first-ever matchup.
Episode Thirteen - Southwestern Recap / Benedictine Preview (Playoffs)
Indiana Wesleyan continued its home win streak in the second round of the playoffs as the defense shined against the upstart Moundbuilders. The Wildcats look to return to the semifinals after a one-year absence as the Benedictine College Ravens stand in their way.
Episode Fourteen - Benedictine Recap (Finale)
Indiana Wesleyan’s 2024 campaign came to an abrupt end at home against Benedictine. The Ravens shut down the Wildcat’s offense, forcing four turnovers and ending their season in the quarterfinals.