The Aurora University football team make a trip north to Wisconsin on Saturday, November 6 when they take on the Muskies of Lakeland University. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. in Plymouth, Wisconsin.  A win on Saturday would clinch the 2021 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Championship for the Spartans and a return trip to the NCAA Division III playoffs.

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

All-Time Series - AU vs. Lakeland University

• Saturday will be the 37th meeting all-time between the long time conference foes.
• The all-time record is tied 18-18.
• In the two previous meetings, AU has been victorious.
• The Spartans won the last meeting in 2019, 70-14.
• Since 2010, AU is 4-6 against Lakeland.
   

About the 2021 Aurora University Spartans –

• AU is 6-2 overall on the 2021 season.
• The Spartans enter after a 63-41 victory over the rival from Lisle.
• AU won their first six NACC contests and are averaging 57.8 points per game in #NACCtion.
• The Spartans are averaging 48.4 points per game through eight contests.
• The AU offense is averaging 504.9 yards per game.
• The defense is allowing 17.3 points per game in the NACC.

Spartan Key Performers - 

• Gavin Zimbelman passed for 2,206 yards on 145-of-245 passing, 32 touchdowns and four interceptions.
• Tyran Bailey is averaging 7.7 yards per carry, 112.5 yards per game and has 12 rushing touchdowns.
• Cameron Moore has caught 30 passes for 731 yards and 11 touchdowns.
• Trey Madsen has 30 catches for 440 yards and six touchdowns
• Colton Jewell has caught 24 passes for 295 yards and seven touchdowns.
• Jhequay Chretin is averaging 7.1 yards per carry, 68.0 yards per game and five touchdowns.
• Ernesto Ramirez leads the AU defense with 40 tackles.
• Sean Reyna has six interceptions with 29 tackles and a defensive touchdown.

Spartans in the National Statistical Rankings: 
AU is led by a high powered offense that ranks eighth in total offense (504.9 yards per game), ninth in scoring offense (48.4 points per game), 10th in first down offense (202), 12th in team passing efficiency (171.05), 16th in kick return defense (13.81), 21st in passing yards per completion (15.21) and 24th in rushing offense (229.1 per game). 

Individually, the Spartans are led several individuals who rank among the top 25 in many categories.

Quarterback Gavin Zimbelman is second in passing touchdowns (32), second in points responsible for (212), third in points responsible for per game (26.5), ninth in passing efficiency (174.7), 17th in passing yards per completion (15.21), 22nd in yards per pass attempt (9.00), 22nd in passing yards (2,206) and 24th in passing yards per game (275.8).

Running back Tyran Bailey is ranked third in rush yards per carry (7.69), ninth in rushing touchdowns (12), 18th in total rushing yards (900), 22nd in rushing touchdowns (12) and 23rd in yards rushing per game (115.9)

Wide receiver Cameron Moore is first in yards per reception (24.37) and sixth in receiving touchdowns (11)

Defensively, defensive back Sean Reyna is ranked fourth nationally with his six interceptions and 1.8 pass deflections per game.

Specialist, punt returner James Mautino is 10th in punt returns with 16.4 yards per return.

About the Lakeland University Muskies –

• Lakeland is 6-2 on the season and 5-1 in the NACC
• The Muskies are averaging 46.9 points per game.
• The Lakeland defense is allowing 22.9 points per game.
• Last week, Lakeland defeated Eureka 45-16.
• Lakeland defensively has 35 sacks and 19 interceptions on the season.

Muskies to Watch - 

• Charl'Tez Nunnery has thrown for 2,051 yards on 138-of-240 passing with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions.
• Brice Kensey leads the group of pass catchers with 53 catches for 677 yards and six scores.
• Larry Rivers has 174 carries for 1,195 yards and 17 touchdowns. 
• Shazon Crutcher leads the defense with 69 tackles.
• Otis Watts has 15 tackles for loss and 11 sacks.

Up Next for the Spartans - 
- The Spartans will head to the road to for the regular season finale against Concordia University Wisconsin on November 13 with a kick-off slated for 12:00 p.m. in Mequon, Wisconsin.