(Ann Arbor, MI) – Concordia football is preparing this week to head on the road for their last game of the regular season against Saint Francis. The Cardinals moved up to #9 in the latest edition of the NAIA Coaches Poll after their 58-6 victory over Madonna. The Cougars remained unranked as they fell to 3-5 after a 31-28 loss to Lawrence Tech.
While Saint Francis leads the all-time series 8-2, the Cardinals have won 2 of the last 3 meetings including a 24-21 victory in the spring season. CUAA will look to make it back-to-back wins as they look to secure a spot in the NAIA playoffs.
Game Details
Statistical Breakdown
Personnel Matchups
Saint Francis at a glance
Saint Francis comes in 3-5 and unranked on the season, a down year for a program that is typically a strong MSFA Mideast contender. The Cougars' wins came over Judson, Madonna, and Taylor. Long-time coach Kevin Donley enters his 24th year as the head coach of the program.
Player of the Week Honors
Luis Gomez received MSFA Mideast Player of the Week honors for his efforts in the team's 58-6 victory over Madonna. The freshman kicker went 3-3 on field goals connecting from 34, 35, and a new career-best 38 yards out. Gomez also went a perfect 7-7 kicking PATs in the team's win.
NAIA Football FirstDown Playbook Top 25 Poll
Concordia moved up one spot to #9 in the latest edition of the national poll. Indiana Wesleyan improved one spot to #6 and Marian jumped one place to #8. In the MSFA Midwest, Saint Xavier stayed at #14 while Saint Francis (IL) climbed one spot to #20 prior to their clash this upcoming Saturday. Olivet Nazarene was also receiving votes.
Other MSFA Games
MSFA Mideast
Taylor (2-7) @ Siena Heights (4-5) – 12:00pm
#6 Indiana Wesleyan (8-1) @ Madonna (1-8) – 12:30pm
Lawrence Tech (7-3) @ #8 Marian (7-2) – 1:05pm
MSFA Midwest
Saint Ambrose (3-7) @ Missouri Baptist (4-6) – 12:00pm
Judson (3-7) @ Trinity International (3-7) – 2:00pm
Roosevelt (4-5) @ RV Olivet Nazarene (6-3) – 2:00pm
#14 Saint Xavier (7-2) @ #20 Saint Francis (IL) (6-2) – 2:00pm