WEEK 9 GAME NOTES: FOOTBALL TRAVELS TO SAINT FRANCIS FOR MSFA CONTEST

WEEK 9 GAME NOTES: FOOTBALL TRAVELS TO SAINT FRANCIS FOR MSFA CONTEST

(Ann Arbor, MI) – Concordia football will be preparing this week to travel to Saint Francis (IN) for another MSFA Mideast clash. The Cardinals moved to 6-2 last week after a dominant 67-0 shutout of Madonna. The Cougars enter the tilt 4-4, falling 52-21 to #3 Indiana Wesleyan in their last match.

 

Game Details

 

Statistical Breakdown

 

Personnel Matchups

 

Saint Francis at a glance

Saint Francis enters the contest 4-4 overall. After dropping their first two games, the Cougars rang up four straight wins before falling to Marian and Indiana Wesleyan. Legendary coach Kevin Donley enters his 26th season at the helm.

 

NAIA Coaches Poll

The Cardinals fell one spot to #20 in the latest edition of the NAIA Coaches Poll. Indiana Wesleyan and Marian moved up one spot to #3 and #4 respectively. Saint Xavier stayed at #15.

 

Player of the Week Honors

Seeger DeGayner was named Offensive Player of the Week at both the MSFA and NCCAA levels. The senior wide receiver had 203 receiving yards along with 4 TDs in the team's 67-0 win over Madonna. DeGayner's efforts tied the program record for touchdowns in a game.

Caiden Thomas was named MSFA Special Teams Player of the Week. The freshman kicker booted a 44-yard field goal in the third quarter of the team's victory. Thomas also converted 7 PATs in the contest.

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