The Aurora University football team will travel to rival Benedictine University on Saturday, November 7 for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff.
The Match-up - Aurora University Spartans (3-5; 2-3 NACC) vs. Benedictine University (6-2; 4-0 NACC)
All-Time Series -- The teams will meet for the 38th time on Saturday in Lisle, Illinois.
- The Spartans are 22-15 against the Eagles in the series that dates back to 1924.
- AU is 1-5 in the last six games against Benedictine
- In their last meeting against Benedictine University in 2014, AU fell to the Eagles 26-0.
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live videoAbout the Spartans –- AU enters this week following a 21-14 loss against Wisconsin Lutheran College.
- The Spartans are 3-5 overall and 2-3 in the NACC on the 2015 season.
- AU is 221-230-20 (.490) with the first game played in 1900.
- The Spartans are averaging 353.9 yards per game, 199.38 in the air and 154.5 on the ground.
- AU has controlled the time of possession battle through seven games, 32:07 to 27:52.
Spartan Key Players -- Senior running back
Brandon Evans leads the Spartan rushing attack with 99.75 yards per game. He had 67 yards on 22 carries and one touchdown against Wisconsin Lutheran College.
- Freshman quarterback
Geron Rogers is 3-3 in his young career. He is averaging 199.50 yards per game with 12 touchdowns and one interception.
- Sophomore wide receiver
Danny Logiurato leads AU with 44 catches for 661 yards and six touchdowns.
- Freshman
Niko Delacruz (54 tackles) and sophomore
Cody Patchett (57 tackles) lead the AU defense.
About the Eagles –- BU is 301-342-21 (.469) all-time with their first game in 1917.
- The Eagles enter the match-up with AU coming off a 20-7 win at Rockford University.
- Benedictine is averaging 382.0 yards per game, 222.8 in the air and 159.2 on the ground.
Eagles Key Players -- Quarterback Ryan Sample is throwing for 220.8 yards per game with 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
- Wide receiver Elijah Walker leads the Eagles with 16 catches for 213 yards and five touchdowns.
- Mica McKechnie (61 tackles) and Jarrett Lecas (45 tackles, two sacks) lead the Eagles defense.
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Up Next for the Spartans - - The Spartans will host Albion College on Saturday, November 14. Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m. on Vago Field. AU senior day recognition will take place during pregame.
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