ARDEN HILLS, Minn. - The Bethel Royals enjoyed their bye week and are well prepared for a tough homecoming matchup. The 5^th ranked Royals are off to a blistering 3-0 start in 2011. This season the Royals are topping opponents by an average of nearly 40 points per game. They are ready to put on yet another show for the home crowd for homecoming against St. Olaf. 

This matchup has proven to be a real test for Bethel in past years. Although the Royals have won five years in a row against the St. Olaf, it has only been by a combined 10 points the last two years. The Royals have not lost a homecoming game since 2008. St. Olaf is now 3-1 overall coming off a strong win against to Gustavus Adolphus on Saturday. St. Thomas has been the only team to beat St. Olaf this year.

Quarterback Josh Aakre (Dawson, Minn.) and running back Brandon Marquardt (Chaplin, Minn.) are the MIAC's top rushing duo. The Royals will look to continue their solid defensive play, only giving up one touchdown through three games. Bethel will look to continue their undefeated season on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. at Royal stadium.