Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Carl W. Burt Memorial Stadium, North Manchester, Indiana
Broadcast: Manchester Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (North Manchester, IN)
Kickoff Temp: ~74°F (23°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light southwest wind (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking; both teams should be able to run their full offensive schemes.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Concordia Chicago Cougars:
No confirmed public injuries; expected to start returning QB and top WR from 2024 squad.
Manchester Spartans:
No confirmed public injuries; offensive core intact after Week 1 loss to Westminster (MO).
Recent Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)
Concordia Chicago: L-L-L-L-L — Averaging 20.4 PPG, defense allowing 57.6 PPG; struggled against high-powered NACC opponents.
Manchester: L-L-L-L-L — Averaging 9.6 PPG, defense allowing 49.6 PPG; faced a tough HCAC slate.
Series History
All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs.
Trend: Both teams enter looking to snap extended losing streaks dating back to 2024, making this a potential confidence-building win for either side.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Concordia Chicago: Returning starter with strong arm; must limit turnovers to give Cougars a chance on the road.
Manchester: QB who showed poise in Week 1 despite the loss; needs improved pass protection.
Skill Positions:
CUC RB1 vs. Manchester front seven — establishing the run could open up play-action opportunities.
Manchester WR1 vs. CUC secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.
Defensive Spotlight:
CUC pass rush vs. Manchester OL — pressure could be key to forcing quick throws.
Manchester LB corps vs. CUC RBs — must limit yards after contact to keep the defense off the field.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Manchester is 2-3 ATS in last 5 home games decided by 7 points or fewer (model-based).
Concordia Chicago is 1-4 ATS in last 5 road games (model-based).
Over has hit in 3 of CUC’s last 4 games due to defensive struggles.
Game Odds
Concordia-Chicago Cougars 48.5
Manchester Spartans – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
