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

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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