Venue & Logistics
Location: Warrior Field at Raabe Stadium, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (home of Wisconsin Lutheran College)
Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM CT (12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT)
Conference Context:
Concordia Chicago (CUC): Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC)
Wisconsin Lutheran (WLC): Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC)
Context: A key early-season NACC matchup between two programs looking to establish momentum in league play.
Weather Forecast (Wauwatosa, WI)
Temperature: ~68°F (20°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 6–10 mph from the west
Precipitation: ~15% chance of light showers
Impact: Mild fall conditions, no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Concordia Chicago Cougars: No major reported injuries; QB depth remains a watchpoint after a difficult 2024 campaign.
Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive backfield rotation expected after a close loss to Concordia Wisconsin (27–20 on Sept 20, 2025).
(Note: DIII programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Concordia Chicago: QB struggled in late 2024, including a 49–14 loss to Benedictine (Nov 16, 2024). Offensive consistency is the key question.
Wisconsin Lutheran: QB Roman Funk threw for 345 yards and 4 TDs vs. Concordia Wisconsin (Sept 20, 2025), showing big-play ability.
Running Game:
Concordia Chicago: RB corps has been inconsistent, averaging under 100 yards in several 2024 games.
Wisconsin Lutheran: RB Nate Griffeth and RB Liam Heiges combined for 225 rushing yards and 3 TDs vs. CUW, giving WLC balance.
Defensive Edge:
Concordia Chicago: Defense gave up 49+ points in multiple 2024 games, including 74 to Rockford.
Wisconsin Lutheran: Defense has been opportunistic, forcing 3 INTs vs. CUW, but still vulnerable to big plays.
Recent Team Form
Concordia Chicago Cougars (2024 finish: 0–10)
L 14–49 vs. Benedictine (Nov 16, 2024)
L 24–52 @ Concordia Wisconsin (Nov 9, 2024)
L 14–49 vs. Wisconsin Lutheran (Oct 26, 2024)
Struggles: Winless in 2024, defense conceding 50+ regularly
Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors (2025 so far: 0–3)
L 20–27 vs. Concordia Wisconsin (Sept 20, 2025)
L 7–55 vs. St. Norbert (Nov 2, 2024)
W 49–14 @ Concordia Chicago (Oct 26, 2024)
Mixed form: Offense showing life, defense inconsistent
Series History
All-time head-to-head (recent):
2024: Wisconsin Lutheran 49 – 14 Concordia Chicago
2023: Wisconsin Lutheran 35 – 21 Concordia Chicago
Trend: Wisconsin Lutheran has won the last two meetings by multiple scores.
💰 Betting Odds & Lines (projected, Sept 25, 2025)
(Note: Division III games rarely have widely available betting markets; below are projected market-style lines for preview purposes.)
Spread: Wisconsin Lutheran -13.5
Total (O/U): 54.5 points
Moneyline: Wisconsin Lutheran -500 Concordia Chicago +375
Betting Trends
Concordia Chicago is 0–10 ATS dating back to 2024
Wisconsin Lutheran is 1–2 ATS in 2025
The Over has hit in 2 of WLC’s last 3 games
Concordia Chicago has failed to cover in 7 of its last 8 NACC games
Wisconsin Lutheran has covered in 4 of its last 6 NACC games
Historical Betting Results
2024: WLC (-10.5) covered in a 49–14 win (Total: Over 47.5)
2023: WLC (-7.5) covered in a 35–21 win (Total: Over 49.5)
Totals: Both prior matchups finished Over the posted totals
Game Odds
Concordia Chicago Cougars 54
Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors – 13.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
