Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Dalzell Field, Dubuque, Iowa (home of Clarke Pride)
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
- Broadcast: Heart Conference Network, Clarke Athletics Live Stream, KAIR 93.7 (Benedictine radio)
Weather Forecast (Dubuque, IA)
- Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
- Temperature: 24°C (76°F) at kickoff, cooling to 20°C (68°F) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 13 km/h from the northwest
- Precipitation: 20% chance of light showers
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruption expected
Injury Report
- Benedictine Ravens:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Clarke Pride:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB Battle: Benedictine’s veteran QB vs. Clarke’s developing starter – experience vs. upside.
- RB Committee (Benedictine) vs. Clarke Front Seven – Benedictine’s ground game averages over 180 yards per game; Clarke must plug gaps.
- WR1 (Clarke) vs. Benedictine Secondary – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Ravens’ corners must contain him.
- Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could be decisive in a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Benedictine Ravens (1-1):
- W vs. Morningside 38-34 (Aug. 30)
- L at Grand View 24-27 (Sep. 6)
- Balanced attack; defense allowing 30.5 points per game.
- Clarke Pride (0-2):
- L vs. Mount Marty 21-28 (Aug. 30)
- L at Missouri Valley 14-31 (Sep. 6)
- Struggling to finish drives; averaging 17.5 points per game, allowing 29.5.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Benedictine leads 4-0 (since Clarke joined HAAC in 2019)
- Last 3 Meetings: Benedictine 3-0
- Most Recent: Benedictine 41, Clarke 14 (2024)
Betting Trends
- Benedictine is 7-2 ATS in last 9 HAAC games.
- Clarke is 2-8 ATS in last 10 overall.
- The Under has hit in 5 of the last 7 Benedictine road games.
- Benedictine is 4-0 straight up all-time vs. Clarke.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Benedictine -13.5, won 41-14 → Cover, Over
- 2023: Benedictine -10, won 35-17 → Cover, Under
- 2022: Benedictine -7.5, won 28-10 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Benedictine Ravens – 14.5
Clarke Pride 49
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
