The Aurora University football team returns home for the first time in 2021 when they host Concordia University Chicago at Spartan Athletic Park on Saturday, September 18. Game time has been set for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff.  

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

All-Time Series - AU vs. Concordia University Chicago

• Saturday will be the 45th meeting all-time between the conference foes.
• AU holds a 30-10-4 all-time record
• The Spartans have won six straight contests dating back to the 2015 season
• AU won 15 straight contests in the series between 1988 and 2008.
• In the meeting between the two teams in the spring of 2021, AU was victorious 49-13.
• AU is 16-4-1 in home contests against Concordia Chicago.
   

About the 2021 Aurora University Spartans –
- AU is 0-2 on the 2021 season
- The Spartans are averaging 20.0 points per game through two contests.
- The AU offense is averaging 321.0 yards per game

Spartan Key Performers - 
- Quarterback Gavin Zimbelman passed for 477 yards on 38-of-73 passing, five touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Receiver Trey Madsen caught 12 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns.
- Running back Tyran Bailey is averaging 4.0 yards per carry and has one rushing touchdown.
- Colin Dominski had 16 tackles.
- Sean Reyna has a two interceptions with nine tackles.

About the Concordia Chicago Cougars –

• CUC is 2-0 on the season
• The Cougars are on the road for a third consecutive week.
• CUC is averaging 28 points per game while allowing 4.5 points.

Cougars to Watch - 

• Quarterback Jordan Sepulveda has thrown for 497 yards on 38-of-54 passing and five touchdowns. He also has two rushing touchdowns.
• Leading receiver is Christian Covington with 11 catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns.
• DeAndre Daniels has nine carries for 146 yards and a touchdown. 
• Earl MacIntyre and Kaleb Feliciano each have 11 tackles.

Up Next for the Spartans - 
- The Spartans will be at home once again Saturday, September 25. AU will host Rockford University at Spartan Athletic Park with a kick-off is slated for 1:00 p.m. in Montgomery, Illinois.