Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET)
Venue: Chet Anderson Stadium, Bemidji, Minnesota (Capacity: ~5,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Beaver Radio Network
Weather Forecast (Bemidji, MN)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by evening
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Augustana (3–0, 2–0 NSIC):
QB Casey Bauman – Healthy, 6 TDs through three games.
RB Ethan Carlson – Healthy, 210 rushing yards, 3 TDs.
WR Jalen Devine – Healthy, 2 TDs, 180 yards.
Bemidji State (0–3, 0–2 NSIC):
QB Connor Carver – Healthy, 238 passing yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs.
RB Connor Carver (dual-threat) – Also leads team with 201 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
WR Zavery Guerra – Healthy, 86 yards receiving.
LB Caden Bolte – Healthy, 20 solo tackles (6th in NCAA DII), 4 pass breakups.
Key Player Matchups
QB Casey Bauman (Augustana) vs. BSU Secondary
Bauman’s efficiency and red-zone accuracy will test a defense that has struggled to contain explosive plays.
RB Ethan Carlson (Augustana) vs. BSU Front Seven
Carlson’s ability to establish the run could wear down a Beavers defense that has allowed 40+ points in consecutive games.
QB Connor Carver (BSU) vs. Augustana Pass Rush
Carver is both the leading passer and rusher for BSU; Augustana must contain his dual-threat ability.
LB Caden Bolte (BSU) vs. Augustana Offensive Line
Bolte is one of the top tacklers in Division II; his ability to disrupt plays will be critical for BSU to stay competitive.
Recent Team Form
Augustana Vikings (3–0, 2–0 NSIC)
9/13: W 21–20 @ UMary
9/6: W 37–7 vs. Jamestown
8/30: W 30–26 vs. Missouri Western
Trend: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense, ranked No. 9/13 nationally.
Bemidji State Beavers (0–3, 0–2 NSIC)
9/13: L 56–23 vs. Sioux Falls
9/6: L 35–21 @ Minnesota State
8/30: L 28–14 @ Wayne State
Trend: Offense inconsistent, defense allowing 40+ PPG; still seeking first win.
Series History
All-time series: Augustana leads 6–3.
Last meeting (2023): Augustana won 38–19.
Bemidji State’s last win came in 2019.
Augustana has won 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Betting Trends
Augustana:
5–0 SU in last 5 games.
4–1 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Bemidji State:
0–5 SU in last 5 games.
1–4 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 4 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: Augustana has covered in 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Augustana: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; unders common when defense dominates.
Bemidji State: Struggles ATS as a home underdog; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.
NSIC Trends: South Division teams cover ~60% of the time vs. North Division in September.
Game Odds
Augustana (SD) Vikings – 17.5
Bemidji State Beavers 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
