Junior Joe Conner led the Cardinals to their first win in the NAIA Football Championship Series with an upset win over #4 Reinhardt University. In the 31-21 win Conner rushed for 124 yards and scored 2 touchdowns, highlighted by a 75 yard rushing touchdown that extended the lead to 31-15 in the 4th quarter. The Flat Rock, Michigan native was named the NAIA Offensive Player of the Game.