Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT
Venue: Rosenbloom Field, Grinnell, Iowa
Surface: Natural Grass
Broadcast: Grinnell College Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~77°F (25°C)
Humidity: ~54%
Wind: SW at 6–8 mph
Impact: Ideal early-season football weather — minimal wind and comfortable temps should favor both passing and kicking games.
Injury Report
No official injury designations have been reported for either team ahead of this matchup. Both Beloit and Grinnell are expected to have their starting quarterbacks, primary skill players, and defensive leaders available.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)
Beloit Buccaneers
L 14–96 @ Illinois College
L 7–16 @ Ripon
L 17–62 vs. Lake Forest
L 3–55 @ Monmouth
L 10–24 vs. Lawrence
Grinnell Pioneers
L 7–26 @ Cornell
L 6–42 @ Chicago
L 14–56 vs. Illinois College
W 21–14 @ Knox
L 22–42 vs. Lake Forest
Series History
Last 3 Meetings: Grinnell leads 2–1
Sept. 21, 2024 — Beloit 16, Grinnell 7 (in Grinnell)
Sept. 16, 2023 — Grinnell 33, Beloit 23
Oct. 1, 2022 — Grinnell 28, Beloit 20
Trend: Games have been competitive, with margins of 10 points or fewer in 2 of the last 3 matchups.
Key Player Matchups
Beloit QB vs. Grinnell Secondary — Beloit’s passing game will need to find rhythm early against a Pioneers defense that has been opportunistic in past meetings.
Grinnell QB vs. Beloit Pass Rush — The Pioneers’ signal-caller will look to exploit a Buccaneers defense that struggled to generate consistent pressure in 2024.
Beloit RB1 vs. Grinnell Front Seven — Establishing the run could help Beloit control tempo and keep the game close.
Grinnell WR1 vs. Beloit CB1 — A potential big-play battle; Grinnell’s ability to stretch the field could be decisive.
Special Teams — Field position could be pivotal; both teams have had inconsistent kicking games in recent years.
Betting Trends & Angles
Beloit: Lost 10 straight games in 2024; 3-7 ATS in last 10 (unofficial DIII tracking).
Grinnell: 3-7 SU in last 10; 4-6 ATS.
Totals: Under has hit in 3 of last 4 Grinnell games; Beloit has gone Under in 4 of last 5.
Situational: Grinnell home opener; Beloit on the road for first time in 2025.
Game Odds
Beloit Buccaneers 47.5
Grinnell Pioneers – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
