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William Jewell returns home Saturday to face Missouri S&T, looking to stay atop the GLVC standings and keep its postseason hopes alive. The Cardinals enter after a key win over Upper Iowa, but must sharpen an offense that has struggled to produce while relying on a disciplined, playmaking defense and impactful special teams.

By the Numbers
  • Missouri S&T is 1-7 overall and 1-5 in the GLVC; Jewell leads the conference standings.
  • The Miners’ AJ Harris has 697 rushing yards and 87.1 yards per game.
  • Jewell allows 26.3 points per game and has recorded 11 interceptions.
  • The Cardinals have 597 all-time wins; three more would bring the program to 600.
Yes, But

Missouri S&T’s record is weak, but its schedule has been among the GLVC’s toughest, and the Miners bring a productive running back and a line that protects their quarterback. Jewell has won the last two games and leads the league, but its offense ranks last in conference scoring and passing, leaving little room for error in a close race.

State of Play
  • Jewell is tied with Truman State for the GLVC lead; the regular-season champion earns the conference’s automatic NCAA playoff bid.
  • After Missouri S&T, Jewell still faces Lincoln and Truman State.
  • The Cardinals’ defense ranks first in the GLVC on third- and fourth-down stops, while special teams have delivered crucial plays and game-winning kicks.
What’s Next

Jewell hosts Missouri S&T at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Greene Stadium in Liberty, Missouri. A win would preserve the Cardinals’ position at the top of the conference as they enter the final stretch of the schedule.

Bottom Line

Jewell’s playoff path is clear but demanding: keep winning, and find enough offense to support a defense and special-teams unit that have kept the Cardinals in the hunt.