Off to a 5-0 start and with their highest national ranking since 2016 William Penn faces a major test on Saturday when the 20th ranked Statesmen host top ranked and defending NAIA champion Grand View. Third year William Penn coach Marc Benavidez says added experience is a big part of their turnaround.

And that experienced has showed up with the game on the line. The Statesmen dominated the fourth quarter in a 24-13 win at 16th ranked Baker and followed that up with a 34-31 win over 12th ranked MidAmerica Nazarene.

The challenge this week is a big one. Grand View enters riding a 64-game regular season winning streak and Benavidez says the Vikings consistently dominate the line of scrimmage and limit mistakes.

Benavidez feels it is a good time for a challenge like this.