The series between UWA (1-1) and the Muleriders (1-1) is one of the longest series in school history for the Tigers with SAU holding the all-time series record 12-11. Last season, the Tigers were able to pull within one victory of Southern Arkansas in the series, holding off the Muleriders for a 24-17 win in Livingston.

Saturday's match-up will feature the top two rushing attacks in the GSC, as the Tigers average 239 yards a game, while Southern Arkansas grinds out 232 per game. The two teams are ranked 17th and 19th, respectively, in the nation. Three of the top 10 rushers in the conference will share the spotlight in the match-up. UWA's backfield duo of Cole Mason and Dusty Gracie have gathered 191 and 174 yards this season and sit second and third respectively in the GSC. Mulerider quarterback Josh SanFilippo has totaled 152 yards on the year and is ranked sixth.

UWA, which is coming off its first one of the season, will look to continue not only its winning ways against Southern Arkansas, but also the season. The Tigers escaped with a 28-21 victory in its home opener against Concordia College-Selma. The Red and White drove 91 yards in seven plays for its game winning touchdown and then intercepted a Hornet pass to halt Concordia's comeback effort.