THE OPENING KICKOFF
• Grand View University continues its 16th season of football on Saturday when the Vikings host Baker for the seventh all-time meeting.
• The Vikings climbed to No. 2 in this week's NAIA Poll, the place they held for the entirety of last season coming off of their National Championship appearance from the previous season. 
• Last week, The Vikings (2-0) defeated Missouri Baptist, 45-13, in their home opener, and the first-ever meeting with the Spartans
• Baker (2-0) heads into Saturday's game after defeating Clarke University at home, 45-0.
• GVU will host Baker for the seventh time in series history and for the fourth time at the Duke, with the last time dating back to 2021. 
• A victory over the Wildcats would give Joe Woodley his 50th win as a head coach of the Vikings. 

Series History vs. Baker
• Grand View holds a 4-3 advantage over Baker in the all-time series and will face the Wildcats in Des Moines for the first time since 2021.
• Grand View and Baker will meet at Duke Williams Stadium for the fourth time in series history. The Vikings hold a 1-2 mark at home against the Wildcats, including a 31-14 victory in 2019.
• The Vikings have averaged 25.57 points per game in the previous six games against the Wildcats.

FOR THE FANS
• All tickets must be purchased online ahead of time at Grand View Athletics Ticketing - Grand View University (gvvikings.com), we will not be accepting credit card at the game for ticket purchase, cash will be accepted. 
• Programs will be sold at the gate for $5.