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North Alabama visits West Georgia on Saturday needing a win to keep its first FCS playoff bid within reach. The Lions are 6-4 and have won two straight; a victory would set up a pivotal finale against unbeaten, top-ranked Tarleton State.

By the Numbers
  • North Alabama: 6-4 overall, with two regular-season games remaining.
  • West Georgia: 1-9 overall and 0-5 in United Athletic Conference play.
  • Kickoff: 1 p.m. CT Saturday, Nov. 14, in Carrollton, Georgia; ESPN+ will carry the game.
  • UNA leads the all-time series, 23-14.
  • Redshirt freshman Xavier Johnson has 942 receiving yards, fourth-most in FCS.
Yes, But

West Georgia’s record makes UNA the favorite, but the Lions have little margin for error: a loss could damage their playoff chances. The Wolves have lost five straight, yet two of those defeats were by just two possessions.

What's Next

A win would send UNA into its regular-season finale against 10-0 Tarleton State with a chance to strengthen its playoff résumé. Winning both remaining games would give the Lions a significant ranked victory; dropping either could put a postseason bid in jeopardy.

Bottom Line

Saturday is a must-win step in North Alabama’s playoff push: take care of business against West Georgia, then make the case against the nation’s top-ranked team.