(Ann Arbor, MI) – Concordia football is preparing this week to defend their 5-0 record when they travel to Indiana Wesleyan this Saturday. The Cardinals advanced to fifth in the latest edition of the NAIA Football FirstDown Playbook Top 25 poll. The Wildcats have a 2-3 overall record on the year, earning a 23-0 victory over Taylor last week. Concordia leads the all-time series 2-0, claiming a 28-17 victory in the teams' meeting last year.
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Statistical Breakdown
Personnel Matchups
Indiana Wesleyan at a glance
The Wildcats have started the year 2-3 so far. The team earned a 17-10 victory over then-#22 Siena Heights and blanked Taylor 23-0 last week. The Wildcats' three losses have come to quality opponents in Olivet Nazarene (currently #13) and perennial powers Marian and Saint Francis. Jordan Langs enters his 3rd year at the helm of the program.
Player of the Week Honors
Andrew Foerster was named MSFA Mideast Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career. The senior defensive end recorded 4 tackles including 3 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Foerster also forced a fumble and had two QB hurries in the team's 61-17 win over Madonna.
Seeger DeGayner received MSFA Mideast Special Teams Player of the Week honors. The freshman made an explosive play to start the Madonna victory last week, breaking a 90-yard return for a touchdown on the opening kickoff. DeGayner also recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff and had four tackles on special teams.
NAIA Football FirstDown Playbook Top 25
Concordia moved up one more spot to the #5 ranking in this week's poll. Marian dropped one spot to #10 while Saint Francis (IN) improved one place to #11. MSFA Midwest leader Olivet Nazarene improved by one to #13 and Roosevelt moved up a spot to #21. Saint Xavier and Saint Ambrose are both receiving votes.
Other MSFA Games
MSFA Mideast
#11 Saint Francis (IN) @ Siena Heights – 12:00pm
#10 Marian @ Madonna – 12:30pm
MSFA Midwest
Saint Ambrose @ St Francis (ILL) – 2:00pm
Saint Xavier @ #13 Olivet Nazarene – 7:00pm
Missouri Baptist @ #21 Roosevelt – 8:00pm
