Venue, Date & Time
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field, Greenville, Pennsylvania
Surface: Natural Grass
Broadcast: School streaming platforms / local coverage
Weather Forecast (Greenville, PA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Partly cloudy
Temperature: ~80°F (27°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by the 4th quarter
Wind: 4–6 mph from the southwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal early‑season conditions; minimal effect on passing/kicking games
Injury Report
(As of mid‑week; subject to change)
Concordia (WI)
No major injuries reported entering opener.
Depth chart intact from preseason camp.
Thiel
No significant injuries reported; full roster expected for Week 1.
2024 Postseason:
Neither team qualified for the NCAA playoffs.
Concordia finished strong with four straight wins to close the season.
Thiel showed improvement over 2023, including a road win in the finale.
Recent Team Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)
Concordia (WI)
L 27–17 @ Wisconsin Lutheran
W 52–24 vs. Concordia Chicago
W 37–34 vs. Lakeland
W 42–35 @ Rockford
W 39–0 vs. Eureka
Thiel
W 30–23 @ Bethany
L 37–10 @ Waynesburg
W 20–10 vs. Stevenson
L 59–7 @ Grove City
L 52–7 @ Case Western Reserve
Key Player Matchups
Concordia Offense vs. Thiel Defense
Concordia’s balanced attack averaged 35.5 PPG in 2024, led by a veteran QB and a deep RB rotation.
Thiel’s defense allowed 35.6 PPG last season; must improve tackling and limit explosive plays to stay competitive.
Thiel Offense vs. Concordia Defense
Thiel averaged 16.8 PPG in 2024, leaning on a run‑first approach.
Concordia’s defense gave up 24.9 PPG and was opportunistic, forcing turnovers in key moments.
Special Teams Edge
Concordia’s kicking game was reliable in 2024, converting over 80% of FG attempts.
Thiel’s return units could be a hidden weapon if they can flip field position.
Series History
All‑Time: Concordia (WI) leads 1–0
Last Meeting: Sept. 1, 2023 – Concordia (WI) 40, Thiel 13 (in Mequon, WI)
Trend: Concordia controlled the only meeting, winning by 27 points.
Betting Trends (Modelled)
Concordia (WI)
4–1 SU in last 5 games of 2024.
Averaged 42.0 PPG in last 4 wins.
3–2 ATS (modelled) in last 5 games.
Thiel
2–3 SU in last 5 games of 2024.
Averaged 19.3 PPG in wins, 8.3 PPG in losses.
2–3 ATS (modelled) in last 5 games.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Concordia’s offensive firepower vs. Thiel’s defensive struggles.
Thiel’s home‑field advantage in opener could keep it close early.
Concordia’s depth and conditioning likely decisive in second half.
Game Odds
Concordia-Wisconsin Falcons – 17.5
Thiel College Tomcats 51.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, September 4, 2025
