Ranked third in NCAA III Wartburg can clinch the American Rivers Conference title on Saturday at home against Central. A Dutch victory could throw the title chase into a three way tie involving Coe with two weeks remaining. Wartburg coach Chris Winter says Central is playing its best football since a week three loss to Coe.

Winter says the Dutch defense has also made progress.

Winter says field position will be a big factor in Saturday’s outcome.

Central is 6-1 overall and needs a win to keep its title hopes alive.

That’s Central coach Jeff McMartin. Sophomore Hunter Hoffman has thrown 19 touchdown passes for the Dutch and fellow sophomore Keegan Glover also sees time at quarterback.

Central had four turnovers in its loss to Coe and McMartin says that can’t happen against the Knights.