WEEK ONE PREVIEW: Football hosts Olivet Nazarene in Season Opener

WEEK ONE PREVIEW: Football hosts Olivet Nazarene in Season Opener

(Ann Arbor, MI) - Concordia football has been preparing this week to kick off the 2024 season with a home contest against Olivet Nazarene.  The game will serve as a MSFA crossover match as both programs look to get off to a good start. Last year, the Cardinals ground out a 34-28 victory on the road against the Tigers early in the year.   


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OLIVET NAZARENE AT A GLANCE 

Olivet Nazarene finished 6-4 overall last season.  The Tigers earned lopsided victories over Madonna and Judson by scores of 55-0 and 58-14 respectively.  ONU had a 3-2 record in the MSFA Midwest Division. Former CUAA coach Avante Mitchell is entering his first year as head coach.   

 


NAIA COACHES POLL 

The Cardinals are receiving votes in the latest edition of the NAIA Coaches Poll.  In the MSFA Mideast, Indiana Wesleyan is ranked #6 overall.  In the Midwest, Marian garnered the #7 spot with Saint Xavier not close behind at #9.