Rivals collide to open the Great Plains Athletic Conference race in Sioux City on Saturday night when seventh ranked Morningside hosts number-24 Northwestern. Morningside opened with a win over third ranked Benedictine. Northwestern opened with a loss at FCS Western Illinois and Red Raiders coach Matt McCarty says it is always special when these teams meet.
McCarty says his team will need to execute at a high level.*
McCarty says despite several new starters on offense the Mustangs remain explosive.*
McCarty says the defense needs to force some turnovers.
Morningside coach Steve Ryan says the offense must limit mistakes.
Ryan expects an electric atmosphere.
