Venue & Logistics
- Stadium: Statesmen Community Stadium, Oskaloosa, Iowa (home of William Penn).
- Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CDT.
- Capacity: ~5,000.
- Surface: Artificial turf.
- Conference: Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) North Division.
- Broadcast: HAAC Network & local radio coverage.
Weather Forecast (Oskaloosa, IA)
- Conditions: Partly sunny, mild fall afternoon.
- Temperature at kickoff: ~21°C (70°F).
- Winds: 10–15 km/h from the northwest.
- Chance of rain: 15%.
- Impact: Ideal football weather — no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
- Grand View Vikings (4–0):
- QB1 healthy, averaging 245 passing yards/game with 11 TDs.
- RB1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
- Defense missing one rotational linebacker (out).
- William Penn Statesmen (5–0):
- QB1 healthy, dual‑threat with 9 total TDs this season.
- RB1 questionable with hamstring tightness.
- WR1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
- OL depth thin after losing a starter in Week 4.
Key Player Matchups
- Grand View QB vs. William Penn Secondary:
Grand View’s QB has been sharp (11 TDs, 2 INTs). William Penn’s secondary has allowed 200+ passing yards in 3 of 5 games. - William Penn Ground Game vs. Grand View Front Seven:
WPU averages 220 rushing yards/game behind a physical offensive line. Grand View’s defense has allowed just 95 rushing yards/game. - Tempo Control:
Grand View thrives on explosive plays, while William Penn prefers long, clock‑eating drives. Whoever dictates tempo will likely control the game. - WR1 Battle:
GV’s WR1 (averaging 90 yards/game) vs. WPU’s CB1 — a matchup that could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
- Grand View (4–0):
- W vs. #4 Benedictine (27–24).
- W vs. Missouri Baptist (49–17).
- W at Baker (24–7).
- W vs. St. Ambrose (63–3).
- Trend: Undefeated, averaging 40+ PPG, defense allowing just 12 PPG.
- William Penn (5–0):
- W at William Woods (52–23).
- W at Central Methodist (38–6).
- W at Baker (upset win).
- W vs. MidAmerica Nazarene.
- W at Culver‑Stockton.
- Trend: Perfect start, offense averaging 35 PPG, defense allowing just 16 PPG.
Series History
- All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Grand View leads the series.
- Recent Meetings:
- 2024: Grand View defeated William Penn.
- 2023: Grand View won by double digits.
- Trend: Grand View has won 7 straight vs. William Penn.
Betting Trends
- Grand View Vikings:
- 4–0 ATS this season.
- 3 of last 4 games have gone under due to defensive dominance.
- William Penn Statesmen:
- 4–1 ATS this season.
- 3 of last 5 games have gone over due to offensive explosiveness.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: GV –14, won 38–14 → Cover, Under.
- 2023: GV –10, won 31–17 → Cover, Under.
- 2022: GV –7, won 28–14 → Cover, Under.
Game Odds
Grand View Vikings – 10.5
William Penn Statesmen 52
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
