NMU players from left, quarterback Ryan Johnson follows up on a handoff to running back Tyshon King as he follows lead blocker Gabe Baumann in a game against McKendree on Sept. 7 at the Superior Dome. (Photo courtesy Daryl T. Jarvinen)

The Wildcats’ Anthony Ladd, right, tackles McKendree’s Jace Franklin IV in the end zone just missing having a safety called in their Sept. 7 game at the Superior Dome in Marquette. (Photo courtesy Daryl T. Jarvinen)

The Wildcats’ Connor Bruinius breaks the tackle of Wayne State's Leon Eggleston while attempting to stay inbounds in the second quarter of their game played at the Superior Dome in Marquette on Oct. 5. (Photo courtesy Daryl T. Jarvinen)

Davenport’s Kendall Sawyer tips an NMU pass intended for wide receiver Ryan Knight, right, in the fourth quarter of the Wildcats' homecoming game on Sept. 21 at the Superior Dome in Marquette. Knight was unable to make the interception. (Photo courtesy Daryl T. Jarvinen)

Davenport quarterback Deion Ford, center in white, is pressured by NMU defenders, from left, Antonio Howard Jr., Jimmy Bynum (partially hidden), John McMullen and Austin Potter in the third quarter of the Wildcats’ homecoming game on Sept. 21 at the Superior Dome in Marquette. (Photo courtesy Daryl T. Jarvinen)