OLATHE, Kan. — Missouri Baptist University football (1-2) hits the road Saturday to take on No. 23 MidAmerica Nazarene University (2-1) at 1 p.m. The game will stream live on the Urban Edge Network.
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The Matchup
Missouri Baptist and MidAmerica Nazarene will meet for the third time in program history. The Spartans are seeking their first win against the Pioneers, who lead the series 2-0. The teams last met Oct. 26, 2024, with MNU winning 58-21 in St. Louis.
The Pioneers enter the game ranked No. 23 in the NAIA coaches' poll after falling 34-31 on the road to William Penn last week.
Spartans at a Glance
MBU looks to bounce back after a 41-14 home loss to Graceland University in last week's Heart of America Clash of the Week. Through three games, the Spartans are averaging 23.0 points and 349.7 yards of total offense per game.
- QB Jacob Jones has thrown for 667 yards and four touchdowns on 58-of-104 passing and leads the team with 169 rushing yards and two rushing scores.
- RB Calvin Griffin has 123 rushing yards on 29 attempts (4.2 yards per carry) with two touchdowns and six receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown.
- WR Gavin Claud leads the Spartans with 19 catches for 270 yards and three touchdowns.
- WR Zae Jones has added 12 receptions for 145 yards and a score.
- LB Evan DeWilde leads the defense with 20 total tackles.
- LB Justin Lehn has forced three fumbles, recovered two, and tallied six tackles with two tackles for loss.
Scouting the Pioneers
- QB Drew Miller has thrown for 1,047 yards and eight touchdowns on 82-of-137 passing.
- RB Devin Andrews leads the Pioneers with 313 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
- WR Samuel Gonzalez is MNU's leading receiver with 337 yards and three touchdowns.
- LB Jonathon Brown leads the defense with 31 tackles.
- DB Elijah McFadden has three interceptions to lead the Pioneers.
Records to Watch
- Touchdown chase – RB Lionel Banks has 21 career rushing touchdowns. Two more would tie the program record of 23.
Road Challenge
Saturday marks MBU's second road game of the season and its first trip to Kansas since last November. The Spartans are 2-3 on the road since the start of last season.
From the Sideline
"We've got to be ready to go," head coach Jason Burianek said. "We need to get back to being who we are and put on a great show for the Spartan fans who support us every week."
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at ODAC Stadium in Olathe, Kan.
