This Saturday, Cliff Harris Stadium in Arkadelphia will host one of the most anticipated matchups in NCAA Division II football. Ninth-ranked Ouachita Baptist University takes on top-ranked Harding University in a battle that has the football world buzzing.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. This is the only game this week featuring two top-10 teams in the American Football Coaches Association’s Division II poll. It’s also the third consecutive year the Tigers and Bisons have squared off as top-10 powerhouses, underscoring the intensity of their rivalry within the Great American Conference.

A History of Showdowns

Saturday’s game, set to kick off at 7 p.m., will mark the 65th meeting between these storied programs. Harding leads the all-time series 34-26-4 and has a slight edge in games played in Arkadelphia, with a 16-15-2 record. However, Ouachita’s home-field advantage and unwavering fan support may prove pivotal in this latest chapter.

Dominant Performances So Far

Both teams enter Week 7 with perfect 6-0 records, part of an elite group of just 13 unbeaten teams at the Division II level. Last week, both squads delivered commanding performances. The Tigers celebrated their homecoming with a 40-0 victory over East Central, while the Bisons dismantled Northwestern Oklahoma State 62-0 in front of their home crowd.

Game Day Details

General admission tickets for Saturday’s marquee matchup are $8 and will go on sale at 4 p.m. Fans are expected to pack the stadium for what promises to be a thrilling contest between two evenly matched teams.

With a history steeped in rivalry and a future filled with championship aspirations, Ouachita and Harding are set to deliver a game that could define their seasons. All eyes will be on Arkadelphia this weekend as the Tigers and Bisons clash in a gridiron battle for the ages.