(Ann Arbor, MI) – After a lengthy road trip, Concordia football will finally return home this week to host #9 Marian in MSFA Mideast play. The Cardinals suffered a close 24-21 loss against Taylor in last week's action. Marian improved to 5-1 after a 37-10 win over Saint Francis (IN).
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Personnel Matchups
Marian at a glance
Marian enters the contest with a 5-1 overall record. The Knights averaged just over 57 points per game in a 4-0 start, including an 86-0 shutout over Madonna. Marian's lone loss came in a 17-10 defeat against current #5 Indiana Wesleyan. Defensively, the Knights are tied for #2 in the country with an average of 8 points allowed per game. Mark Henninger enters his 10th season at the helm.
NAIA Coaches Poll
Marian moved up one spot to #9 in the latest NAIA Coaches Poll. MSFA Mideast leader Indiana Wesleyan stayed at #5. In the Midwest, Saint Xavier climbed one spot to #15 while Roosevelt held at #18.
WTKA Pre-Game Tailgate Liveshow
WTKA The Ticket will be broadcasting live from Cardinal Stadium leading up to Saturday's game. Stop by the broadcast in front of the stadium to watch Ira Weintraub and Steve Clark interview Concordia coaches and athletics staff members from 11:00-12:45. Listen in at 1050 AM or at WTKA.com
Other MSFA Games
Mideast
Saint Francis (IN) @ #5 Indiana Wesleyan – 12:00pm
Lawrence Tech @ Siena Heights – 12:00pm
Madonna @ Taylor – 1:00pm
Midwest
#15 Saint Xavier @ Trinity International – 2:00pm
Saint Ambrose @ Saint Francis (IN) – 2:00pm
Olivet Nazarene @ Missouri Baptist – 2:00pm
Judson @ #18 Roosevelt – 8:00pm
