The Blue Raiders finished the 2018 season with a record of 7-3, including a 4-2 mark in the Mid-South Conference Bluegrass Division. The Blue Raiders came up short on their bid to make the NAIA playoffs for the first time since the 2013 season.
In 2018, Lindsey Wilson averaged 39.4 points per game, which ranked ninth in the NAIA. They also averaged 447.8 yards per game, which ranked 10th in the NAIA. The Blue Raiders bring back junior running back Jaylen Boyd, who rushed for 663 yards and seven touchdowns last year and was named to the 2018 All MSC Bluegrass Division Second Team.
Another key to the Blue Raiders offense this season is 2018 All MSC Bluegrass Division Second Team quarterback Cameron Dukes. Last season, Dukes threw for 1,981 yards, which is eighth all-time in Lindsey Wilson single season passing yards. Dukes also tossed 18 touchdowns on the season.
In 2018, the Blue Raider defense kept six teams below 20 points and only allowed 181 points all season, which is a school record. The defense will be led by 2018 MSC Bluegrass Division First Team defensive lineman C.J. Dickerson. As a junior last season, Dickerson recorded 29 total tackles with six tackles for loss, and 1-1/2 sacks.
As for Campbellsville, they finished last season 4-6, including a 3-3 mark in the MSC Bluegrass Division. The Tigers top returners include senior defensive back Marcus McCants and senior wide receiver Kendon Young, who both made the 2018 MSC Bluegrass Division First Team.
Live video and stats will be available for the game. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT at Blue Raider Stadium.