NAU football seeks third straight win, FCS playoff bid

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Northern Arizona (7-4, 4-3 Big Sky) will play its final regular season game at Weber State (3-8) on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Kickoff is at 1 p.m.

NAU has won its last two games to end a three-game homestand on Nov. 15. The Lumberjacks are No. 23 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings this week, looking to end their season strong to make its case for a second-consecutive at-large FCS playoff bid. They are on outside of the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll Top 25. An FCS committee selects the 24-team playoff field.

"I think this group has found themselves backed in the corner in must-win situations," NAU coach Brian Wright said. "When you're in those situations, in a Sunday meeting or a Tuesday practice, you pay attention to the details maybe just a little bit more."

How to watch NAU vs. Weber State

• Streaming: ESPN+
• Radio: NBC Sports (KDUS 1060 AM, Phoenix), 93.5 FM and 930 AM (KAFF, Flagstaff), ESPN (KFFN 104.9 FM/1490 AM, Tucson)

What NAU did vs. Cal Poly

The Lumberjacks had a 35-27 win over Cal Poly in its most recent game at home last Saturday. Wide receiver Kolbe Katsis had six catches for career-highs 148 yards and three touchdowns, which earned him Big Sky Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors. NAU quarterback Ty Pennington (22-of-29, 356 yards, four TDs) connected with Katsis on all three TDs, and Pennington became the first NAU player to throw four TDs in a single game in four years.

Defensively, NAU matched a season-best three interceptions, including two from Jaylen Wesley. The Lumberjacks also allowed a season-low 86 net rushing yards.

What to know about Weber State

NAU and Weber State, located in Ogden, Utah, are competing for the Red Rock Rivalry trophy, which was introduced in 2022. The Wildcats won the first matchup four seasons ago. The Lumberjacks won the last two meetings.

Weber State, which is second to last in the Big Sky standings (1-6), have dropped four straight, including a 31-3 loss at Idaho State on Nov. 15. The Wildcats' only conference win was 43-27 at last-place Portland State (1-10, 1-6) on Oct. 18. They average 20.8 points and 308.1 offensive yards per game.

Weber State quarterback Dijon Jennings has the team-high 831 passing yards and four TDs. Weber State's other top contributors are running back Davion Godley (512 rushing yards, 5.4 yards per carry, four TDs), kicker Sloan Calder (tied for second in the FCS with 16 field goals made) and linebacker Mayson Hitchens (team-high 85 tackles).

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Northern Arizona football goes for third straight win at Weber State

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