Kickoff: 11:00 AM CT
Venue: Klein Field at Manitou, Northfield, Minnesota (Capacity: ~5,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / MIAC Network
Weather Forecast (Northfield, MN)
Temperature: ~66°F (19°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Crisp, cool fall football weather—ideal conditions for a defensive battle.
Injury Report
Concordia-Moorhead (MIAC):
QB Jack O’Connor (ankle) – Probable.
RB Marcus Carter (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
St. Olaf (MIAC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 2 TDs, 1 INT in opener) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jack O’Connor (Concordia) vs. St. Olaf Secondary
O’Connor’s ability to stretch the field vertically will test the Oles’ defensive backs.
RB Marcus Carter (Concordia) vs. St. Olaf Front Seven
If active, Carter’s downhill running could help the Cobbers control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (St. Olaf) vs. Concordia Pass Rush
Smith has been efficient but must avoid turnovers against a Cobber defense that thrives on pressure.
RB Chris Johnson (St. Olaf) vs. Concordia Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Concordia-Moorhead Cobbers (1–0, MIAC)
9/6/25: W 17–6 vs. Mayville State
End of 2024: W 17–13 @ Gustavus, L 49–16 vs. Bethel, W 38–7 vs. Augsburg, W 44–7 @ Macalester
Trend: Defense dominant, allowing just 6 points in opener; offense still finding rhythm.
St. Olaf Oles (1–0, MIAC)
9/6/25: W 32–7 vs. Northwestern (MN)
End of 2024: W 41–26 vs. Augsburg, L 55–6 @ Saint John’s, L 21–10 @ Gustavus, L 35–34 OT @ Augsburg
Trend: Offense balanced in opener; defense opportunistic with multiple takeaways.
Series History
Concordia-Moorhead and St. Olaf have a long-standing MIAC rivalry.
Last meeting (2024): Concordia defeated St. Olaf 27–14.
Concordia has won 7 of the last 10 meetings.
St. Olaf’s last win in the series came in 2017.
Betting Trends
Concordia-Moorhead:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 games overall.
St. Olaf:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
2–3 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Concordia has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Concordia-Moorhead: Profitable ATS as a small favorite; unders common due to defensive strength.
St. Olaf: Mixed ATS at home; overs frequent when offense clicks.
MIAC Trends: Road favorites cover ~57% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Concordia-Moorhead Cobbers – 3.5
St. Olaf Oles 46.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
