Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT
Venue: Carson Park, Eau Claire, Wisconsin (Capacity: ~16,000)
Broadcast: Blugolds.com / WIAC Network
Weather Forecast (Eau Claire, WI)
Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–9 mph)
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Martin Luther Knights (UMAC):
QB Ethan Carter (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
UW–Eau Claire Blugolds (WIAC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 3 TDs, 1 INT through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Ethan Carter (Martin Luther) vs. UWEC Secondary
Carter’s ability to extend plays and attack vertically will test the Blugolds’ defensive backs.
RB Jordan Reyes (Martin Luther) vs. UWEC Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ power running could help the Knights control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (UWEC) vs. Martin Luther Pass Rush
Smith has been efficient but must avoid turnovers against a Knights defense that thrives on pressure.
RB Chris Johnson (UWEC) vs. Martin Luther Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Martin Luther Knights (2–0, UMAC)
9/6/25: W 33–0 @ Lawrence
9/13/25: W 34–7 vs. Luther
Trend: Offense averaging 33.5 PPG; defense allowing just 3.5 PPG. Dominant start.
UW–Eau Claire Blugolds (2–0, WIAC)
9/4/25: W 29–7 vs. Carroll (WI)
9/13/25: W 16–6 @ Kenyon
Trend: Offense averaging 22.5 PPG; defense stout, allowing just 6.5 PPG.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Martin Luther and UW–Eau Claire.
No prior head-to-head results; both teams enter unbeaten in 2025.
Betting Trends
Martin Luther:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 road games.
UW–Eau Claire:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
3–2 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: No prior meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Martin Luther: Profitable ATS as a road underdog; unders common due to defensive emphasis.
UW–Eau Claire: Mixed ATS at home; unders frequent when defense dominates.
WIAC vs. UMAC Trends: WIAC teams cover ~65% of the time in September non-conference play, reflecting the league’s depth and strength.
Game Odds
Martin Luther Knights 47.5
Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
