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Nowata football enters rivalry week this week, with the Oklahoma Union Cougars on the docket on Thursday night on the road.

This season, the Ironmen are 1-7 with their lone win over the Caney Valley Trojans. They fell at home for their senior night to Pawnee, 52-12.

Head coach Chance Juby talked about the rivalry with OKU.

Last season, Nowata lost to the Cougars 28-20. Nowata hasn't beaten OKU since 2016. The Ironmen won five straight matchups between 2012-2016.

Coming out of last week's contest against Pawnee, Juby talked about his team's toughness.

The Ironmen and Cougars clash at OKU on Thursday night at 7 p.m. Coverage can be heard on 104.9 - KRIG, with video coverage on KRIGTV.com.