Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Bill Johnson Community Stadium, Redding, California (home of Simpson University Red Hawks)
- Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM PDT (9:00 PM CDT)
- Broadcast: Simpson Athletics Live Stream, Frontier Conference Network
Weather Forecast (Redding, CA)
- Conditions: Clear skies, warm evening
- Temperature: 88°F (31°C) at kickoff, cooling to 76°F (24°C) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 6–9 mph from the northwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Classic Northern California late-summer weather; heat could test depth, especially for Mayville State traveling west
Injury Report
- Mayville State Comets:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Simpson Red Hawks:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB1 (Mayville State) vs. Simpson Secondary – The Comets’ passing game has been inconsistent; Simpson’s DBs must capitalize on turnover chances.
- RB Committee (Simpson) vs. Mayville State Front Seven – Simpson’s ground game is their offensive anchor; Mayville must control the line of scrimmage.
- WR1 (Mayville State) vs. Simpson Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Simpson must double him to avoid explosive plays.
- Special Teams: Both squads have shown inconsistency in the kicking game; field position could be decisive.
Recent Team Form
- Mayville State Comets:
- W vs. Judson (Ill.) 49-20 (Aug. 28)
- L at Concordia (Minn.) 17-6 (Sep. 6)
- Balanced start; offense averaging 27.5 points per game, defense allowing 18.5.
- Simpson Red Hawks:
- L vs. Southern Oregon 59-0 (Aug. 28)
- L at Eastern Oregon 41-10 (Sep. 6)
- Struggling on both sides; offense averaging 5 points per game, defense allowing 50.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: First official meeting between Mayville State and Simpson (CA)
- Context: Mayville State is in its second season as a Frontier affiliate; Simpson is still building its NAIA program.
Betting Trends
- Mayville State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 non-conference games.
- Simpson is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 overall.
- The Under has hit in 4 of Mayville’s last 6 road games.
- Simpson is 0-5 straight up in its last 5 vs. Frontier opponents.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024 (Mayville State): Lost 28-14 vs. Dickinson State → No Cover, Under
- 2024 (Simpson): Lost 42-7 vs. College of Idaho → No Cover, Under
- 2023 (Simpson): Lost 35-10 vs. Montana Tech → No Cover, Under
Game Odds
Mayville State Comets – 10.5
Simpson (CA) Red Hawks 48
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
