(Ann Arbor, MI) – Concordia football is preparing this week for their final home contest as they will play host to Madonna this Saturday. The Cardinals stayed at #10 in the country after their 42-21 win over Lawrence Tech last week. Madonna was not in action last Saturday as they had a bye week. CUAA will look to claim their second straight win in the series as the team aims to strengthen their playoff resume.
Game Details
Statistical Breakdown
Personnel Matchups
Madonna at a glance
Madonna enters the game with a 1-7 overall record in their second year as a varsity program. The Crusaders' lone win came in a forfeit victory over Trinity International. Former Michigan State standout Herb Haygood enters his 2nd year as the head coach.
Player of the Week Honors
Gavin Brooks received MSFA Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance last Saturday. The freshman quarterback threw for 271 yards and 5 touchdowns in the team's 42-21 win over Lawrence Tech. Brooks went 23-32 passing and also rushed for 16 yards on 3 carries.
NAIA Football FirstDown Playbook Top 25 Poll
Concordia remained at #10 as the top 12 teams remained unchanged in the NAIA Coaches Poll. Indiana Wesleyan stayed at #7 and Marian remained #9. In the MSFA Midwest, Saint Xavier jumped four spots to #14 and division leader Saint Francis (IL) broke into the rankings at #21. Olivet Nazarene was dropped from the top 25 but was still receiving votes.
Other MSFA Games
MSFA Mideast
Lawrence Tech (6-3) @ Saint Francis (IN) (3-4) – 12:00pm
#9 Marian (6-2) @ Siena Heights (4-4) – 12:00pm
#7 Indiana Wesleyan (7-1) @ Taylor (2-6) – 1:00pm
MSFA Midwest
Judson (3-6) @ Missouri Baptist (3-6) – 1:00pm
Trinity International (3-6) @ RV Olivet Nazarene (5-3) – 2:00pm
#14 Saint Xavier (6-2) @ Saint Ambrose (3-6) – 2:00pm
#21 Saint Francis (IL) (5-2) @ Roosevelt (4-4) – 4:00pm
