The Aurora University football team heads on the road on a two game win streak on Saturday, October 10 for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff in Mequon, Wisconsin against the Falcons of Concordia University Wisconsin.
The Match-up - Aurora University Spartans (2-2; 1-0 NACC) at Concordia University Wisconsin Falcons (1-3; 1-0 NACC)
All-Time Series -- The teams will meet for the 20th time on Saturday in Mequon, Wisconsin.
- The Spartans are 9-10 against CUW in the series that dates back to 1996.
- AU won the first six games of the all-time series from 1996 to 2001.
- In games played at Concordia Wisconsin, AU is 3-6, having dropped the last six contests.
- In their last meeting against CUW in 2014, AU fell to the Falcons 62-24.
Watch the game action - - The game can be seen live using
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live video courtesy of Concordia University Wisconsin.
About the Spartans –- AU enters on a two-game win streak following a 16-8 win over Rockford University.
- The Spartans opened the 2015 season with a 2-2 record.
- AU is 220-227-20 (.491) in 60+ football seasons.
- The Spartans are averaging 280.8 yards per game, 183.0 in the air and 97.8 on the ground.
- AU has controlled the time of possession battle through four games, 30:55 to 29:05.
Spartan Key Players -- Freshman linebacker
Niko Delacruz received NACC Defensive Player of the Week accolades after his 13 tackle and one quarterback sack performance against Rockford.
- Senior running back
Brandon Evans leads the Spartan rushing attack with 100.2 yards per game. He had 173 yards on 30 carries and one touchdown against Rockford.
- Freshman quarterback
Geron Rogers is 2-0 in his young career. He is averaging 167 yards per game with four touchdowns and no interceptions.
- Sophomores
Cody Patchett (28 tackles) and
Kam Dawtyne (27 tackles) and lead the AU defense.
About the Falcons –- CUW is 213-128-2 (.624) in their 36th football season.
- The Falcons enter the match-up with AU coming off a 49-14 win over Concordia University Chicago.
- The Falcons have been out scored by their opponents 139-99 through four games.
- CUW is averaging 399.1 yards per game, 285.3 in the air and 113.8 on the ground.
Falcon Key Players -
- Quarterback Aaron Nixon is throwing for 272.8 yards per game and nine touchdowns while also rushing for 52.3 yards per game with four touchdowns.
- Wide receiver Derrick Estfan leads CUW with 28 catches for 208 yards and two touchdowns.
- Wide receiver Kevin Folker adds 15 catches for 162 yards and three touchdowns.
- Bryan Thomas (23 tackles) and James Thomsen (23 tackles, 2.5 sacks) lead the Falcon defense.
Up Next for the Spartans -
- The Spartans will head back on the road, this time a trip to River Forest, Illinois on Saturday, October 17 to take on the Concordia University Chicago Cougars. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.
