The Aurora University football team take to the field at Spartan Athletic Park for the final time in the 2024 regular season on Saturday, November 2. The Spartans will honor the senior class of 2024 during pregame before taking on the Eagles of Benedictine University. Game time is set for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff in Montgomery, Illinois.

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

All-Time Series - AU vs. Benedictine University

• The teams last met on September 16, 2023 with the Spartans prevailing 63-6 in Lisle.
• This is the 47th football meeting between the two institutions with the first meeting coming in 1924. 
• AU is 29-17 all-time, having won six straight meetings.
• AU is 16-7 in the series in home games.
   

About the Aurora University Spartans –

• AU is 7-1 overall and 6-0 in the NACC on the 2024 season
• The Spartans have won six straight contests and enter after a 49-14 win at Lakeland.
• In NACC contests, AU is out-scoring their opponents 326-48.
• The Spartan offense is averaging 478.4 yards per game on the season
• The AU passing game is averaging 289.6 yards per game while the running attack is producing 188.8 yards per contest.
• Defensively, AU has allowed 263.6 yards per contest.
• Head Coach Don Beebe is 49-9 in five-plus seasons at AU.
• The Spartans are a perfect 40-0 in the NACC in the previous five-plus years.

Spartan Key Performers - 

• Tyler Adkins is 135-of-220 passing for 1,987 yards with 25 touchdowns, eight interceptions and five touchdowns on the ground.
• Zackery Russell has rushed for 511 yards on 104 carries and seven touchdowns.
• Ta'vion Geanes has five rushing touchdowns to go along with 328 yards on 50 carries.
• Trey Urwiler has caught a team-high 54 passes for 516 yards and has six touchdowns.
• Ty Pruett has caught 21 passes for 482 yards and eight touchdowns.
• Avron Carter has 25 catches for 430 yards and three touchdowns.
• Andrew Nordland leads the AU defense with 68 tackles (43 solo) and four interceptions. 
• Quintarius Davis has four interceptions with two being returned for touchdowns.
• Jaylen Jordan has an interception return for a touchdown and 35 tackles.
• JP Chaney leads the team with six quarterback sacks.

National Rankings: 

• AU is ranked No. 14 in the AFCA Coaches Poll.
• The Spartans are ranked No. 15 in the D3football.com Top 25 Poll. 
• AU offense
  • 2nd - first downs gained (202)
  • 14th - scoring offense (47.5 points per game)
  • 17th - total offense (478.4 yards per game)
  • 17th - passing offense (289.6 per game)
• AU defense 
  • 2nd - passes intercepted (15 total)
  • 8th - red zone defense (.533)
  • 10th - turnovers gained (19 turnovers)
  • 12th - defensive scoring (3 touchdown returns)
• Spartan Individuals
  • Tyler Adkins - quarterback
    • 3rd - points responsible for (182)
    • 7th - passing touchdowns (25)
    • 11th - points responsible for per game (22.8)
    • 11th - passing yards (1,987)
    • 20th - total offense per game (284.1)
  • Quintarius Davis - defensive back
    • 11th - fumble recoveries (2)
  • Ty Pruett - wide receiver
    • 10th - yards per reception (22.95)

About the Benedictine University Eagles –

• Benedictine is 4-4 overall on the 2024 season and 1-4 in the NACC
• The Eagles come in to the game having snapped a four-game losing streak with a 42-0 win at Eureka.
• The Benedictine offense is averaging 341.8 yards per game, 170.4 on the ground and 171.4 in the air.
• Defensively, BU is allowing 235.0 yards per game, 86.3 on the ground and 148.7 in the air.
• BenU is 22.88 points per game while allowing 15.63.

Up Next for the Spartans - 

• The Spartans wrap up the 2024 regular season slate on Saturday, November 9 when they travel to Eureka College. Kick-off is slated for 6:00 p.m. in Eureka, Illinois.