The Spartan football team will try an bounce back after a tough loss last week to St. Norbert College as they have their home opener on Saturday, September 8 against Elmhurst College.

All-Time Series -
- This is the 16th meeting between Aurora University and Elmhurst College on the football field.
- The Spartans are 4-9-2 all-time against the Bluejays.

Watch the game action -
- The game can be seen live using live stats or live video.

About the Aurora University Spartans –
- The Spartans come off a 16-7 loss to St. Norbert College in week 1.
- Saturday is the 2018 home opener at Spartan Stadium at Spartan Athletic Park for AU.
- The contest is the third ever for AU at Spartan Stadium, with AU holding a 1-1 record in the two contests played in 2017.

Spartans to Watch -  
- Connor Olson, Running Back, had 15 rushing attempts for 61 yards and caught one touchdown in week 1.
- Gavin Zimbelman, Quarterback, completed 13 passes for 130 yards and threw for one touchdown in week 1.
- Cole Sinn, Linebacker, had 12 solo tackles and 1 tackle for a loss in week 1.
- Casey Dycus, Linebacker, recorded 11 solo tackles and an interception in week 1.

About the Elmhurst College Bluejays –
- The Bluejays were picked to finish 7th in the CCIW.
- This is the Bluejays first game of the 2018 season. 

Bluejays to Watch -
- Defensive lineman, Romain Richards - 2nd Team All-Conference
- Wide Receiver, Jawan Gaines - 2nd Team All-Conference

Up Next for the Spartans -
- The Spartans will be at home against the Adrian College Bulldogs on September 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery, Illinois.