Venue & Logistics
- Venue: ACU Football Field, Glendale, Arizona
- Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM Arizona Time (9:00 PM CT)
- Broadcast: ACU Athletics Live Stream, Frontier Conference Network
Weather Forecast (Glendale, AZ)
- Conditions: Clear skies, hot desert evening
- Temperature: 94°F (34°C) at kickoff, cooling to 85°F (29°C) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 6–9 mph from the southwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Heat will test conditioning, especially for Dakota State traveling from the northern plains
Injury Report
- Dakota State Trojans:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Arizona Christian Firestorm:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB1 (Dakota State) vs. ACU Secondary – The Trojans’ quarterback must exploit a Firestorm defense that gave up 58 points in its opener.
- RB Committee (ACU) vs. DSU Front Seven – ACU’s ground game is their offensive anchor; DSU must plug gaps to avoid long drives.
- WR1 (ACU) vs. DSU Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Trojans must double him to avoid explosive plays.
- Special Teams: Heat and fatigue could make kicking and coverage units decisive late.
Recent Team Form
- Dakota State Trojans (0-1):
- L at Dakota Wesleyan 16-14 (Aug. 30)
- Defense held strong, but offense struggled to finish drives.
- Arizona Christian Firestorm (0-1):
- L vs. Fort Lewis (DII) 58-10 (Sep. 6)
- Defense overwhelmed; offense limited to one touchdown.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: First official meeting between Dakota State and Arizona Christian
- Context: Both programs are Frontier Conference members but from different divisions; this is a rare cross-regional matchup.
Betting Trends
- Dakota State is 3-7 ATS in last 10 road games.
- Arizona Christian is 4-2 ATS in last 6 home games.
- The Over has hit in 5 of ACU’s last 7 games.
- DSU is 1-5 straight up in its last 6 vs. Frontier opponents.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024 (Dakota State): Lost 28-14 vs. Dickinson State → No Cover, Under
- 2024 (Arizona Christian): Lost 42-21 vs. Carroll → No Cover, Over
- 2023 (Arizona Christian): Won 35-28 vs. Eastern Oregon → Cover, Over
Game Odds
Dakota State Trojans 49.5
Arizona Christian Firestorm – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
