D3-CFB Game Preview: Augustana (IL) Vikings (3-1) vs. Elmhurst Bluejays (1-3)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Langhorst Field, Elmhurst, IL

Kickoff: 4:00 p.m. CT

Conference: CCIW (Division III)

Broadcast: CCIW Network / ESPN+

Weather Forecast (Elmhurst, IL)

Kickoff Temp: ~67°F

Conditions: Partly cloudy, cool fall afternoon

Wind: NW at 6–9 mph

Impact: Minimal; crisp conditions favor balanced play

Injury Report

Augustana (IL): QB rotation intact; RB starter probable (ankle).

Elmhurst: QB starter healthy; WR top target questionable (hamstring).

Player Matchups

Augustana Vikings (3-1, 2-1 CCIW)

QB: 1,000+ yards, 9 TDs, 4 INTs.

RB: 150 YPG combined.

WR leader: 320 yards, 3 TDs.

Defense: Allowed just 21 points in last week’s win over North Park.

Elmhurst Bluejays (1-3, 0-3 CCIW)

QB: 850+ yards, 6 TDs, 6 INTs.

RB: 110 YPG combined.

WR playmaker: 280 yards, 2 TDs.

Defense: Allowed 31 to Carthage and 42 to Illinois Wesleyan in recent weeks.

Key Battle: Augustana’s balanced offense vs. Elmhurst’s struggling defense.

Team Records & Recent Form

Augustana (IL)

W @ North Park 24-21

W vs Millikin 33-6

L vs Wheaton 50-7

W @ Simpson 42-41 (OT)

Elmhurst

L vs Carthage 31-7

L @ North Park 34-6

L @ Illinois Wesleyan 42-6

W vs Rockford 34-30

Series History

All-time: Augustana leads 12-5 since 2007.

Last meeting (Oct 12, 2024): Augustana 35, Elmhurst 21.

Augustana has won 7 straight (2017–2024).

Elmhurst’s last win: 2016 (14-3).

Betting Trends

Augustana: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS; 3-1 O/U.

Elmhurst: 1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS; 3-1 O/U.

Augustana has covered in 5 of last 7 vs Elmhurst.

Elmhurst overs have hit in 3 of 4 games this season.

Game Odds

Augustana (IL) Vikings                   – 14.5

Elmhurst Bluejays                           49.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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