D2-CFB Game Preview: Jamestown Jimmies (0-3) vs. Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears (1-3)

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Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CT
Venue: Sea Foam Stadium, Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota
Event Theme: NSIC Crossover Weekend
Forecast: Sunny skies, high of 68°F, winds 7–10 mph from the northwest, 0% chance of precipitation

Team Overview & Recent Form

Jamestown Jimmies

Record: 0–3 overall (NSIC)

Last 3 Games (2025):

L vs. Augustana (SD): 7–37

L vs. Southwest Minnesota State: 12–20

L vs. Minnesota State Mankato: 10–36

Points For / Against: 29 PF / 93 PA

Streak: L3

Offensive Highlights:

QB struggling with turnovers and pressure

Defense allowing 30+ points in 2 of 3 games

Conference: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC)

Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears

Record: 1–3 overall (NSIC)

Last 4 Games (2025):

L vs. Quincy: 7–38

L vs. Minnesota Duluth: 7–61

W vs. Minot State: 27–21

L vs. Northern State: 10–31

Points For / Against: 51 PF / 151 PA

Streak: L1

Offensive Highlights:

QB showed promise vs. Minot State with 3 TDs

WR unit has speed but lacks consistency

Conference: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC)

Series History

All-Time Meetings: First-ever matchup

Historical Note: Both teams are NSIC members but have not previously faced off in regular season play

Injury Report

Jamestown:

WR2 listed as questionable (ankle sprain)

LB1 probable (shoulder)

Concordia-St. Paul:

CB1 questionable (hamstring)

OL starter probable (knee)

Key Matchups to Watch

Jamestown QB vs. Concordia Secondary:
Jamestown’s quarterback has struggled with accuracy and turnovers. Concordia’s secondary has 2 INTs and allowed 250+ passing yards in 3 of 4 games.

Concordia RBs vs. Jamestown Front Seven:
Golden Bears’ rushing attack averages 4.1 yards/carry. Jamestown’s defense has allowed 150+ rushing yards/game.

Turnover Margin:
Concordia-St. Paul is -2 in turnover differential; Jamestown is -4. Ball control could swing momentum.

Betting Trends:

Concordia is 2–6 ATS in last 8 NSIC games

Jamestown is 0–3 ATS in 2025

Over has hit in 3 of Concordia’s last 4 games

First-ever meeting, no head-to-head trends

Historical Betting Results

Sep 20, 2025: Concordia-St. Paul 10, Northern State 31

Spread: Concordia +3.5 → Did not cover

Total: 48.0 → Under hit

Sep 13, 2025: Concordia-St. Paul 27, Minot State 21

Spread: Concordia -2.5 → Covered

Total: 45.5 → Over hit

Sep 13, 2025: Jamestown 12, Southwest Minnesota State 20

Spread: Jamestown +3.5 → Did not cover

Total: 44.0 → Under hit

Game Odds

Jamestown Jimmies                                       47

Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears              – 2.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025