GAME OF THE WEEK
Wartburg at Bethel, 1 p.m. Saturday: Wartburg should be an honorary MIAC member with a 5-0 record vs. the conference since the start of the 2014 season. The Iowa school defeated St. Thomas and St. John's in last season's NCAA playoffs and eked out a 35-27 victory over Augsburg in last week's season opener. Wartburg is ranked No. 6 nationally and Bethel No. 19 by D3football.com.
WEEK 2 STORYLINES
• The MIAC went 8-1 the first weekend in nonconference play, and the loss was one of the most impressive showings. Augsburg had a third-quarter lead at No. 6 Wartburg before losing. The Auggies had three sacks and an interception.
• Minnesota State Moorhead has not had a winning season since 2006, but the Dragons have won four straight, including a 42-17 season-opening victory last week at Winona State in which QB Jack Hodge threw five TD passes. MSU Moorhead tries to keep its winning streak intact Saturday at Concordia (St. Paul).
• UMD lost a tough season opener at Minnesota State Mankato but returns home this weekend against Wayne State. The Bulldogs are 44-3 at home since 2008, including 11 consecutive victories.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Andrew Dzurik, QB, Bethel: The senior, replacing former MIAC MVP Erik Peterson, completed 21 of 27 passes for 270 yards and four TDs in a victory over Wisconsin-Stout. Peterson threw a pair of third-quarter interceptions but in the final quarter completed six of seven passes for 136 yards and three TDs.
