Fishers improved to 4-1 on the season with last Saturday’s road win in Tulsa, and the result has vaulted the Freight to No. 2 in the latest IFL Coaches Poll. Their only setback came against the Green Bay Blizzard, who now hold the top spot in the rankings.

The strong start has been fueled by a combination of timely offense, improving defensive play, and a growing sense of cohesion within a roster that continues to come together week by week.

That progress will be tested again this weekend.

The Freight return to the road for a matchup with the Iowa Barnstormers in Des Moines. While Iowa has struggled out of the gate this season, Freight players and coaches understand that road games in the IFL rarely come easy. The league has already shown that momentum can shift quickly, particularly in hostile environments.

After a one-week break, the team’s “Coach’s Corner” feature also returns, with Andrew Smith sitting down once again with head coach Dixie Wooten. The conversation recaps the hard-fought win in Tulsa and previews Saturday night’s contest.

One theme stands out: Wooten points to the work his players are putting in away from the field. From extra film study to additional preparation outside scheduled team activities, the Freight are building chemistry and discipline that is beginning to show on game nights.

Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. Eastern time Saturday, with the game available via the Yahoo Sports Network.

Use this link or the link below to watch this week’s edition of “Coach’s Corner” with Andrew Smith and Coach Wooten.