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No. 6 NAU Faces Cal Poly in Crucial Final Road Game
6 Nov
Summary
- NAU ranked sixth nationally, tied for first in Big Sky.
- Lumberjacks rally from double-digit deficits in recent wins.
- Cal Poly's top rusher, Jaden Green, leads FCS in scrimmage yards.
No. 6 Northern Arizona, with a 7-2 overall record and a 5-1 conference standing, is set to play its final regular-season road game against Cal Poly on Saturday, November 7th. This matchup is crucial as NAU is tied for first place in the Big Sky Conference, holding a 5-1 record.
The Lumberjacks have won their last four games, most recently defeating Southern Utah 34-27. Notably, NAU has overcome double-digit deficits in their past two victories, a trend Head Coach Brian Wright aims to address.
Cal Poly enters the game with a 4-6 overall record and a 3-4 conference standing. Despite recent losses, they have matched their win totals from the previous season. The Mustangs feature Jaden Green, who leads the FCS in scrimmage yards per game.
A victory against Cal Poly would keep NAU in contention for its first Big Sky title since 2003 and mark their fourth road win of the year. NAU leads the all-time series against Cal Poly 15-2.
