(Ann Arbor, MI) – Concordia football will be returning to MSFA Mideast play this week as they prepare for a night contest at Lawrence Tech. The Cardinals moved up to #13 after making a statement with a win over Wayne State to go 4-0. The Blue Devils enter the contest with a 1-4 record on the year.

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Personnel Matchups

Lawrence Tech at a glance

Lawrence Tech comes into the contest with a 1-4 record. The Blue Devils have faced difficult-ranked opponents, suffering lopsided losses against division powers Indiana Wesleyan and Marian. LTU picked up a 21-19 win over Ave Maria and narrowly fell 14-12 against current #17 Saint Francis (IL). Former CUAA coach Avante Mitchell enters his 4th year at the helm.

Player of the Week Honors

Colby Kohmescher earned NCCAA Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the team's 24-23 win over Wayne State. The senior defensive back had a career-best 7 solo tackles and 11 total in the game. Kohmescher added a pass breakup as well.

NAIA Coaches Poll

Concordia moved up two spots to #13 in the latest edition of the NAIA Coaches Poll. Indiana Wesleyan and Marian held at #4 and #5 respectively. In the MSFA Midwest, Saint Xavier gained one spot to #15 while Saint Francis (IL) fell 4 spots to #17.