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No. 5 Northern Arizona hosts No. 18 Weber State Saturday in a pivotal Big Sky matchup, with both teams chasing the conference title and a potential FCS playoff berth. NAU brings a five-game winning streak and an unbeaten home record into the Red Rock Rivalry game; Weber State arrives after a bye and has won four of its last five.

By the Numbers
  • NAU: 8-2 overall, 6-1 in Big Sky play; tied for first.
  • Weber State: 6-4 overall, 5-2 in Big Sky play.
  • NAU has won 6 straight home games and 5 straight overall.
  • The teams are tied 29-29 all-time and have split their last 10 meetings.
  • Kickoff is Saturday at 2 p.m. MST at the Walkup Skydome.
Yes, But

NAU has momentum after a 38-10 win over Cal Poly, but Weber State is a dangerous offensive team, averaging 36.1 points and 434.3 yards per game. The Wildcats also have 22 turnovers and rank in the bottom half of the Big Sky in scoring and total defense.

State of Play
  • NAU has piled up 200 or more rushing yards in three straight games and allowed season lows of 249 yards and 10 points last week.
  • Weber State quarterback Nate Dahle has thrown 21 touchdowns, while receiver Noah Kjar has 11 touchdown catches.
  • The teams have split the four Red Rock Rivalry Trophy games; Weber State won last year’s meeting, 48-28.
What’s Next

With two weeks left in the regular season, Saturday’s result could reshape the Big Sky title race. A win would keep NAU tied atop the conference standings and extend its winning streak to six; Weber State can close the gap with an upset.

Bottom Line

NAU’s rushing attack and home-field advantage will be tested by one of the conference’s most productive offenses. The winner gains valuable ground in a crowded championship race.