The Leathernecks ought to be happy to return to Hanson Field, where they are 4-0. Their 66-13 loss at Southern Illinois last week dropped them to 0-5 on the road. . . .
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WIU quarterback Steve LaFalce has not thrown an interception in his last 125 passes, a streak that covers 20 quarters and five games. His only four interceptions came Sept. 24 against Qunicy in his first start. His 12 TD passes are the most for a Leathernecks sophomore since 1981. . . .
Kicker Justin Langan scored in his 45th straight game and broke Keith Jones’ record of 44 (1994-97). Langan has hit his last eight field goals and is 52-for-74 in his career. . . .
Tailback Travis Glasford needs 33 yards to make him a 1,000-yard rusher two seasons in a row. He needs 62 receiving yards to become WIU’s first player with 1,000 rushing and 500 receiving yards in the same season. Glasford leads the Gateway Conference with an average of 120.9 rushing yards.