Venue & Game Details
Location: Duke Williams Stadium, Des Moines, IA
Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, cool fall afternoon
Temperature: ~47°F at kickoff
Wind: 10–14 mph from the northwest
Impact: Wind could limit deep passing; expect heavier reliance on the run game and short-yardage plays.
Injury Report
Culver-Stockton Wildcats: QB1 healthy, WR2 questionable (ankle). RB rotation intact. Defensive line missing one starter (shoulder).
Grand View Vikings: QB1 healthy, RB1 probable (hamstring). OL depth thin with one starter out. Secondary fully healthy.
Key Player Matchups
Grand View QB vs. Culver-Stockton Secondary: Grand View averages 250+ passing yards per game, with multiple explosive vertical threats. Culver-Stockton’s secondary has struggled against elite quarterbacks.
Culver-Stockton RB vs. Grand View Front Seven: Culver averages ~160 rushing yards per game, but Grand View’s defense has been stout, holding opponents under 20 points in most contests.
Special Teams: Grand View kicker reliable inside 40 yards; Culver has struggled in coverage units.
Recent Team Form
Culver-Stockton:
Last 5: 2-3, including wins over Peru State (28–21) and Graceland (31–24). Losses to Benedictine, Evangel, and MidAmerica Nazarene.
Strength: Balanced offense, capable of scoring quickly.
Weakness: Defense allows nearly 30 points per game.
Grand View:
Last 5: 5-0, including wins over Benedictine (42–14), Evangel (35–10), and MidAmerica Nazarene (38–17).
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
Weakness: Minimal—only occasional vulnerability against strong rushing attacks.
Series History
Recent Meetings:
2024: Grand View 45–14 win
2023: Grand View 38–10 win
Trend: Grand View has dominated, winning multiple straight by wide margins.
Betting Trends:
Culver-Stockton is 2-3 ATS in last 5.
Grand View is 5-0 ATS in last 5.
Head-to-head: Grand View has covered in 3 straight meetings.
Historical Betting Results: Grand View consistently covers spreads against Culver-Stockton, winning outright in dominant fashion.
Projected Score: Grand View 35, Culver-Stockton 17
Game Odds
Culver-Stockton Wildcats 52.5
Grand View Vikings – 17.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
