Football 11/6/2026 5:00:00 PM

Cumberland Looks to Bounce Back Against Faulkner

LEBANON, Tenn.--Cumberland football looks to return to the win column against Faulkner as the Phoenix aim to establish their ground game and slow an Eagles team coming off three consecutive victories.

Cumberland enters the matchup at 5-4 following a 35-14 loss to Lindsey Wilson. The Phoenix average 31.6 points and 348.1 yards per game, including 210.7 yards on the ground. Faulkner brings a 6-3 record into the contest after defeating Andrew College 35-3, averaging 31.1 points and 319.4 yards per game.

Jordan Cason leads Cumberland's rushing attack with 608 yards and four touchdowns on 116 carries, averaging 5.2 yards per attempt. Jaylen Abston has added 375 yards and five touchdowns, while quarterback Jake Parker has rushed for 340 yards and five scores. Rashod Daniel gives the Phoenix another scoring threat with 265 rushing yards and six touchdowns.

Parker has completed 87-of-151 passes for 1,043 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions. Kaiden Hatchett leads the receiving corps with 26 catches for 296 yards and three touchdowns. Jordan Parker has contributed 15 receptions for 235 yards and two scores, while Jarrius Rogers has totaled 191 yards and two touchdowns on 12 catches.

Maintaining possession will be a key for the Phoenix against an opportunistic Faulkner defense. Cumberland converts 46 percent of its third-down opportunities and averages 33:02 in possession per game. The Eagles have collected 11 interceptions and recovered 13 opponent fumbles, producing a plus-11 turnover margin.

Faulkner quarterback Kamden Wellington has completed 58.2 percent of his passes for 1,276 yards and 16 touchdowns against five interceptions. Tomon Felton leads the Eagles with 22 receptions for 455 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 20.7 yards per catch. Tyrese Keiler has added 14 catches for 256 yards and five scores.

Jordan Moultrie anchors Faulkner's ground game with 547 yards and six touchdowns on 94 carries. Robin Harris has contributed 305 rushing yards and four touchdowns, helping the Eagles average 142.3 rushing yards per game.

Cumberland's defense allows 252.6 yards per game, including 111.7 rushing yards and 140.9 passing yards. The Phoenix have recorded 22 sacks and nine interceptions while scoring three defensive touchdowns.

Lance Mathews leads the pass rush with 7.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss to go with 40 tackles. Eli Denton and Knox Watson share the team lead with 47 tackles apiece, while Josh Jones has added 43. Cannon Johnson and Daniel Doegan each have two interceptions.

Faulkner allows 19.8 points and 307.4 yards per game, holding opponents to 124.3 rushing yards per contest. The Eagles have registered 17 sacks and limited opponents to a 32.5 percent conversion rate on third down.

Finishing drives will be another priority for Cumberland. The Phoenix have scored touchdowns on 20-of-28 red-zone possessions, while Faulkner has reached the end zone on 21-of-35 trips. Establishing the run, protecting the football and converting scoring opportunities will be central to Cumberland's bid to get back in the win column.

Christian Kaposy and Bob Lea will have the call on WANT FM 98.9. The broadcast will begin 30 minutes before kickoff at 12:30 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

#1 Jaylen Abston: ATH; 6' 3"; Redshirt Junior

#26 Rashod Daniel: RB; 5' 11"; Redshirt Freshman

#41 Eli Denton: LB; 6' 1"; Senior

#4 Daniel Doegan: DB; 5' 11"; Graduate Student

#3 Kaiden Hatchett: WR; 5' 10"; Redshirt Senior

#8 Cannon Johnson: DB; 5' 9"; Senior

#96 Josh Jones: DL; 6' 0"; Redshirt Senior

#0 Lance Mathews: LB; 6' 1"; Graduate Student

#12 Jake Parker: QB; 6' 2"; Redshirt Senior

#81 Jordan Parker: WR; 6' 0"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#1 Jaylen Abston
: 6' 3"; Redshirt Junior
: ATH

#26 Rashod Daniel
: 5' 11"; Redshirt Freshman
: RB

#41 Eli Denton
: 6' 1"; Senior
: LB

#4 Daniel Doegan
: 5' 11"; Graduate Student
: DB

#3 Kaiden Hatchett
: 5' 10"; Redshirt Senior
: WR

#8 Cannon Johnson
: 5' 9"; Senior
: DB

#96 Josh Jones
: 6' 0"; Redshirt Senior
: DL

#0 Lance Mathews
: 6' 1"; Graduate Student
: LB

#12 Jake Parker
: 6' 2"; Redshirt Senior
: QB

#81 Jordan Parker
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: WR