Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium (capacity ~6,000)
Location: Winona, Minnesota
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: NSIC Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Special Note: Warrior Game Day Experience begins at 11:00 AM on campus
Weather Forecast (Winona, MN)
Conditions: Partly sunny, crisp fall afternoon
Temperature: ~68°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by evening
Wind: 7–12 mph (crosswinds could affect special teams)
Impact: Excellent football weather; slight wind may influence long field goals and punts
Injury Report
Wayne State Wildcats:
QB Nick Bohn – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Anthony Watkins – Questionable (hamstring)
Winona State Warriors:
QB Jackson Flottmeyer – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Anthony Powell – Probable (knee bruise)
WR Nolan Ginskey – Probable (ankle tweak)
Key Player Matchups
QB Jackson Flottmeyer (WSU) vs Wayne State Secondary
Flottmeyer has thrown 8 TDs in his last three games, including 347 yards and 3 TDs vs Augustana.
WR Nolan Ginskey (WSU) vs CB Marcus Hall (WSC)
Ginskey has 17 catches for 269 yards and 3 TDs in the last three weeks.
QB Nick Bohn (WSC) vs Winona State Pass Rush
Bohn is a dual‑threat QB who can extend plays; WSU’s defensive front must contain him.
RB Anthony Powell (WSU) vs LB Tyler Ross (WSC)
Powell has 333 rushing yards and 5 TDs this season; Ross leads WSC in tackles.
Recent Team Form
Wayne State (NE) Wildcats (3–2, 2–1 NSIC)
W 51–6 vs Southwest Minnesota State (9/27/25)
W 27–17 @ MSU Moorhead (9/20/25)
L 26–7 @ Northern State (9/14/25)
W 42–7 vs Univ. of Mary (9/7/25)
L 28–21 @ Nebraska–Kearney (8/29/25)
Offense: ~29.6 PPG Defense: ~18.6 PPG
Winona State Warriors (2–3, 2–2 NSIC)
L 34–26 @ #9 Augustana (9/27/25)
W 35–25 vs Minot State (9/20/25)
L 45–21 @ MSU Moorhead (9/13/25)
W 21–17 vs Bemidji State (9/6/25)
L 35–7 @ Minnesota Duluth (8/28/25)
Offense: ~27.0 PPG Defense: ~31.4 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Winona State leads 21–5
Recent:
2024: Wayne State 28–21 (Winona)
2023: Winona State 24–21
2022: Winona State 41–34
Trend: Winona has historically dominated, but Wayne State won last year’s meeting on the road.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Wayne State: 3–2 ATS last 5
Winona State: 2–3 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
Wayne State covered in 2024’s 28–21 win
Winona covered in 2022 and 2023 victories
Projected Score: Wayne State (NE) 31 – Winona State 24
Game Odds
Wayne State Wildcats – 4.5
Winona State Warriors 52.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
