Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 6:00 PM CT
Venue: Chalmers Field, Dubuque, Iowa
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: Dubuque Spartans Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, dropping into the upper 60s by the fourth quarter
Humidity: ~58%
Wind: Light SSW breeze at 4–6 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal wind and mild temps should allow both passing and kicking games to operate at full efficiency.
Injury Report
Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers
No major injuries reported after Week 1 win over Aurora (41–13).
QB1 and RB rotation healthy; OL depth intact.
Defensive starters available.
Dubuque Spartans
No significant injuries reported after Week 1 loss at Wisconsin–Stout (38–35).
QB and WR corps intact; defensive front healthy.
Recent Form
Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers
W 41–13 @ Aurora — Balanced attack, defense forced multiple turnovers.
2024: 7-3 overall, 5-2 WIAC; ended season with a win over UW–Stevens Point.
Dubuque Spartans
L 35–38 @ UW–Stout — Offense produced five touchdowns, but defense surrendered late scoring drive.
2024: 6-4 overall, 5-3 ARC; ended season with a win over Loras.
Series History
Last 2 Meetings:
Sept. 14, 2024 — Wis.-Platteville 38, Dubuque 7 (in Platteville)
Sept. 9, 2023 — Wis.-Platteville 35, Dubuque 19 (in Dubuque)
Trend: Pioneers have won the last two meetings by an average margin of 23.5 points.
Note: Dubuque has not beaten Platteville in the last five years.
Key Player Matchups
Wis.-Platteville QB vs. Dubuque Secondary — Pioneers’ passing game will look to exploit a Spartans defense that allowed over 300 passing yards in Week 1.
Dubuque QB vs. Platteville Pass Rush — Spartans’ signal-caller must get the ball out quickly against a disciplined Pioneers front that recorded multiple sacks vs. Aurora.
Platteville RB1 vs. Dubuque Front Seven — Establishing the run could open up play-action opportunities for the Pioneers.
Dubuque WR1 vs. Platteville CB1 — A potential big-play battle; Dubuque will need chunk gains to keep pace.
Special Teams — Field position could be pivotal; Platteville’s kicker is reliable from 40+, while Dubuque’s return units are dangerous.
Betting Trends & Angles
Wis.-Platteville: 7-3 SU in last 10 games; 6-4 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).
Dubuque: 6-4 SU in last 10 games; 5-5 ATS.
Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Dubuque games; Over in 2 of last 3 Platteville games.
Situational: Dubuque home opener; Platteville on the road for second straight week.
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Game Odds
Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers – 7.5
Dubuque Spartans 55.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
