The Aurora University Spartan football team will take to the road Saturday, November 3 to take on the Eagles of Benedictine University
All-Time Series -
- This is the 41st meeting all-time for Aurora and Benedictine on the gridiron.
- The Spartans lead the series 23-17.
- The Spartans and Eagles have split the previous two meetings dating back to 2016.
- The last time Aurora and Benedictine played was last year where the Eagles defeated the Spartans 20-14.
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About the Aurora University Spartans –
- Aurora is coming off a home victory over Wisconsin Lutheran, winning 43-0.
- AU is averaging 156.50 yards on the ground and 202.38 yards through the air per game.
- 12 different Spartans have caught passes thus far in 2018.
Spartans to Watch -
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Tyran Bailey is averaging 79.5 yards per game and 5.9 yards per carry with four touchdowns.
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Gavin Zimbelman is throwing for 199.38 yards per game with nine touchdowns.
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Cole Sinn has 57 total tackles and six tackles for a loss.
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Kurtis Chione leads the team with 11 tackles for loss.
About the Benedictine University Eagles –
- The Eagles come off a 52-42 loss against Lakeland University.
- Benedictine comes into this contest with a 2-6 record overall and 2-3 in the NACC
- The Eagle offense is averaging 140.9 yards on the ground and 224.9 yards through the air per game.
Warriors to Watch -
- Joshua Williams is averaging 82.5 rush yards per game with nine total touchdowns.
- Brandon Moore is averaging 101.2 receiving yards per game with six touchdown.
- Scottie Bobeck is leading the Eagle defense with 83 total tackles.
Up Next for the Spartans -
- The Spartans will return home next Saturday, November 10, where they will host Lakeland University in their final game of the regular season. Kickoff is scheduled for noon in Montgomery, Illinois at Spartan Stadium.