Morningside football coach Steve Ryan says the added time off has been good for his team. The Mustangs leave Tuesday for Louisiana and will play Marian of Indiana on Saturday in the NAIA Championship game at Grambling University.
Morningside advanced to the title game with a December seventh win over Grand View.
With several days of activities leading up to the game Ryan says it takes on a bowl game atmosphere.
Top ranked Morningside will be in search of a second straight title and this will be its third appearance in the championship since 2012. Marian is in the title game for the fourth time since 2012.
Marian beat Morningside 30-27 in overtime in the 2012 championship game.
