(Ann Arbor, MI) – Concordia football is preparing this week to host #16-ranked Roosevelt in their home opener at Cardinal Stadium this Saturday. The Cardinals moved up to #5 in the nation after a 34-14 victory over Saint Ambrose last week. Roosevelt moved up 4 spots in the rankings after their 37-32 win over Mayville State in their season opener.
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Roosevelt at a glance
Roosevelt enters the contest 1-0 on the year and ranked #16 in the country. The Lakers won an offensive shootout in their first contest against Mayville State, a 37-32 victory that saw both teams combine for 1,110 yards of offense. Head coach Jared Williamson is entering his 10th season at the helm of the program.
Player of the Week Honors
Gavin Brooks was named MSFA and NCCAA Offensive Player of the Week. The freshman quarterback threw for 267 yards and 3 touchdowns while also rushing for a TD in the team's 34-14 win over Saint Ambrose.
Andrew Foerster received MSFA Defensive Player of the Week honors. The senior defensive end recorded six total tackles along with 2 tackles for loss and a pass breakup.
Casey Rauch earned NCCAA Defensive/Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts last Saturday. The sophomore linebacker/punter led the team with 13 total tacklers along with 3 tackles for loss and a half sack. At punter, Rauch made 7 punts for 337 yards with a long of 74 yards.
NAIA FirstDown Playbook Top 25 Poll
Concordia moved up one spot to #5 in the latest edition of the NAIA FirstDown Playbook Top 25 Poll. MSFA Mideast member Marian stayed at #9, Saint Francis (IN) moved up two spots to #14, and Indiana Wesleyan cracked the rankings at the #25 spot. In the MSFA Midwest, Olivet Nazarene jumped four spots to finish just behind the Cardinals at #6. This week's opponent Roosevelt climbed four spots to #16.
Other MSFA Games
Saint Ambrose (1-2) @ Lawrence Tech (2-0) – 12:00pm
Saint Xavier (0-1) @ Siena Heights (0-1) – 12:00pm
Madonna (0-2) @ Missouri Baptist (2-0) – 1:00pm
#9 Marian (1-1) @ Saint Francis (IL) (0-0) – 2:00pm
#6 Olivet Nazarene (1-0) @ #25 Indiana Wesleyan (1-0) – 6:00pm
#14 Saint Francis (IN) (0-0) @ Judson (0-2) – 7:00pm
Butler (1-1) @ Taylor (1-0) – 7:00pm
