NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Culver-Stockton (MO) Wildcats (2-3) vs. Graceland Yellowjackets (2-2)

Venue & Logistics

• Stadium: Huntsman Field, Lamoni, Iowa (home of Graceland University).
• Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CDT.
• Capacity: ~2,500.
• Surface: Artificial turf.
• Event: Graceland Homecoming Game.

Weather Forecast (Lamoni, IA)

• Conditions: Partly sunny, breezy.
• Temperature at kickoff: ~20°C (68°F).
• Winds: 15–20 km/h from the northwest.
• Chance of rain: 15%.
• Impact: Mild fall weather; wind could affect special teams and deep passing plays.

Injury Report

• Culver‑Stockton Wildcats (2–3):
  • QB1 healthy, averaging ~225 passing yards/game.
  • RB1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
  • Defense missing one starting linebacker (out for season).
• Graceland Yellowjackets (2–2):
• QB1 healthy, dual‑threat with 8 total TDs this season.
• WR1 questionable with hamstring tightness.
• OL depth thin after losing a starter in Week 3.

Key Player Matchups

• Culver‑Stockton QB vs. Graceland Secondary:
  CSC’s QB has been efficient (9 TDs, 4 INTs). Graceland’s secondary has allowed 230+ passing yards in 3 of 4 games.
• Graceland QB Mobility vs. CSC Front Seven:
  Graceland’s QB has rushed for 180 yards this season. CSC must contain him to avoid broken plays.
• CSC RB vs. Graceland Run Defense:
  CSC averages 160 rushing yards/game. Graceland has allowed 170+ rushing yards in 2 of 4 games.
• WR1 Battle:
  CSC’s WR1 (averaging 85 yards/game) vs. Graceland’s CB1 — a matchup that could swing momentum.

Recent Team Form

• Culver‑Stockton (2–3):
  • W vs. Texas College (40–0).
  • L at MidAmerica Nazarene (47–28).
  • L at William Woods.
  • W vs. Missouri Valley.
  • L vs. William Penn.
  • Trend: Offense showing balance, but defense inconsistent (allowing 32 PPG).
• Graceland (2–2):
• W vs. Clarke.
• W vs. William Woods.
• L vs. Benedictine.
• L vs. Grand View.
• Trend: Competitive against mid‑tier HAAC teams, but struggles against ranked opponents.

Series History

• All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Graceland leads the series narrowly.
• Recent Meetings:
  • 2024: Graceland defeated Culver‑Stockton 55–27.
  • 2023: CSC lost to Graceland in a close contest.
• Trend: Graceland has had the upper hand in recent years, especially at home.

Betting Trends

• Graceland Yellowjackets:
  • 2–2 ATS this season.
  • 3 of last 4 games have gone over due to defensive lapses.
• Culver‑Stockton Wildcats:
• 2–3 ATS this season.
• 3 of last 5 games have gone under due to offensive inconsistency.

Historical Betting Results

• 2024: Graceland –7, won 55–27 → Cover, Over.
• 2023: Graceland –3, won 31–28 → Cover, Over.
• 2022: CSC –2, lost 35–21 → No cover, Under.

Game Odds

Culver-Stockton (MO) Wildcats                 54

Graceland Yellowjackets                              – 7

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025