Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Grand Rapids Christian High School Stadium, Grand Rapids, Michigan (Calvin’s temporary home venue)
Broadcast: YouTube live stream via Calvin Athletics; live stats available on both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Grand Rapids, MI)
Kickoff Temp: ~72°F (22°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light southwest wind (5–8 mph)
Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal weather-related effect; both passing and rushing attacks should operate at full capacity.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Concordia Wisconsin Falcons:
No confirmed public injuries; returning starting QB and top RB from 2024 squad that finished strong in NACC play.
Calvin Knights:
No confirmed public injuries; offensive core intact, including key skill players from their 2024 debut season in the MIAA.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)
Concordia Wisconsin: W-W-W-L-L — Averaging 39.4 PPG, defense allowing 24.0 PPG; closed 2024 with four wins in last five.
Calvin: L-L-L-L-L — Averaging 16.2 PPG, defense allowing 33.0 PPG; faced a tough inaugural MIAA slate.
Series History
All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs.
Trend: Concordia Wisconsin brings a veteran roster and established system; Calvin is still building its identity in only its second varsity season.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Concordia Wisconsin: Experienced passer with strong arm; thrives in vertical passing game.
Calvin: Young QB with mobility; must protect the football against an aggressive Falcons secondary.
Skill Positions:
CUW RB1 vs. Calvin front seven — Falcons’ run game averaged over 180 YPG in 2024.
Calvin WR1 vs. CUW secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.
Defensive Spotlight:
CUW pass rush vs. Calvin OL — pressure could be key to forcing quick throws.
Calvin LB corps vs. CUW RBs — must limit yards after contact to keep the game close.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Concordia Wisconsin has covered a two-score spread in 4 of last 5 wins.
Calvin is 2-3 ATS in last 5 home games (model-based).
Under has hit in 3 of Calvin’s last 4 games vs. non-conference opponents.
Game Odds
Concordia-Wisconsin Falcons – 13.5
Calvin Knights 48.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
