(Ann Arbor, MI) – Concordia football is preparing this week to host #11 Indiana Wesleyan in a high-profile matchup this Saturday. Both teams enter the contest coming off a bye week, giving both sides extra time to rest and prepare. The Cardinals retained their #5 ranking and will look to defend their undefeated record as they begin MSFA Mideast Division play.
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Indiana Wesleyan at a glance
Indiana Wesleyan enters the game a perfect 3-0 and ranked #11 in the country. The Wildcats earned a noteworthy win in their season opener, downing NCAA FCS member Valparaiso 28-10. After claiming a forfeit win over Trinity International, Indiana Wesleyan went on to upset then-#6 Olivet Nazarene 52-28. Head coach Jordan Langs enters his 4th year in charge of the program.
NAIA FirstDown Playbook Top 25 Poll
Concordia remained #5 in the latest edition of the national rankings. Marian improved one spot to #7 while this week's opponent Indiana Wesleyan rose three spots to #11. Saint Francis (IN) fell 12 spots to #25. MSFA Midwest member Olivet Nazarene moved up three spots to #14 while Roosevelt improved 2 spots to #17.
Other MSFA Games
Siena Heights (1-2) @ #25 Saint Francis (IN) (1-1) – 12:00pm
#7 Marian (3-1) @ Taylor (1-2) – 1:00pm
Missouri Baptist (3-1) @ St. Francis (IL) (0-2) – 2:00pm
Trinity International (2-2) @ Saint Ambrose (1-3) – 2:00pm
#14 Olivet Nazarene (2-1) @ Judson (1-3) – 8:00pm
Saint Xavier (2-1) @ #14 Roosevelt (1-2) – 8:00pm
