Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET)
Venue: Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium, Platteville, Wisconsin (Capacity: ~10,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / WIAC Network
Weather Forecast (Platteville, WI)
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–9 mph)
Impact: Comfortable early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Springfield Pride (NEWMAC):
QB Caden Lawrence (ankle) – Probable.
RB Nick Raneri (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Walsh (shoulder) – Out.
Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers (WIAC):
QB Ethan Krause (starter, 5 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Dylan Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Marcus Lee (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Caden Lawrence (Springfield) vs. Platteville Secondary
Lawrence’s dual-threat ability is central to Springfield’s triple-option offense; Platteville must stay disciplined against the run-pass mix.
RB Nick Raneri (Springfield) vs. Platteville Front Seven
If active, Raneri’s downhill running could help Springfield control tempo and keep Platteville’s offense off the field.
QB Ethan Krause (Platteville) vs. Springfield Pass Rush
Krause has been efficient and explosive; Springfield must pressure him to avoid another multi-TD outing.
WR Marcus Lee (Platteville) vs. Springfield Corners
If cleared, Lee is Krause’s top target; Springfield will likely shade coverage his way.
Recent Team Form
Springfield Pride (2–0, NEWMAC)
9/6/25: W 38–6 vs. Husson
9/13/25: W 34–14 @ Western New England
Trend: Offense averaging 36 PPG; defense stout, allowing just 10 PPG.
Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers (1–1, WIAC)
9/6/25: W 41–20 vs. Dubuque
9/13/25: L 35–28 @ UW–Oshkosh
Trend: Offense averaging 34.5 PPG; defense has been tested against strong WIAC competition.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Springfield and Wisconsin–Platteville.
Both programs are perennial playoff contenders in their respective conferences, making this a potential statement game.
Betting Trends
Springfield:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
5–0 SU in last 5 road games.
Wisconsin–Platteville:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Springfield: Profitable ATS as a road underdog; unders common due to ball-control offense.
Wisconsin–Platteville: Strong ATS at home; overs frequent due to high-scoring WIAC style.
NEWMAC vs. WIAC: WIAC teams cover ~60% of the time in interconference matchups.
Game Odds
Springfield Pride 52.5
Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
