Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Bob Young Field (capacity ~6,500)
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM CT (12:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: NSIC Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Special Note: This is the annual “Key to the City” rivalry game, one of the premier small‑college football rivalries in the Midwest.
Weather Forecast (Sioux Falls, SD)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, crisp fall afternoon
Temperature: ~66°F at kickoff, dipping into the upper 50s by evening
Wind: 8–12 mph (crosswinds could affect special teams)
Impact: Ideal football weather; slight wind may influence long field goals and punts
Injury Report
Augustana Vikings:
QB Casey Bauman – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Devin Jones – Questionable (hamstring)
Sioux Falls Cougars:
QB Adam Mullen – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Keyshawn Johnson – Probable (knee bruise)
WR Jalen Taylor – Questionable (ankle tweak)
Key Player Matchups
QB Casey Bauman (AUGIE) vs USF Secondary
Bauman has guided Augustana to a 5–0 start, averaging over 230 passing yards per game.
RB Keyshawn Johnson (USF) vs Augustana Front Seven
Johnson is USF’s workhorse back; Augustana’s defense has allowed under 100 rushing yards per game.
WR Devin Jones (AUGIE) vs CB Marcus Hall (USF)
Jones is Augustana’s top deep threat; Hall is USF’s best cover corner.
QB Adam Mullen (USF) vs Augustana Pass Rush
Mullen has been inconsistent in USF’s 3–2 start; Augustana’s defensive line has been dominant, averaging 3 sacks per game.
Recent Team Form
Augustana Vikings (5–0, 4–0 NSIC)
W 34–26 vs Winona State (9/27/25)
W 42–14 @ Bemidji State (9/20/25)
W 21–20 @ UMary (9/13/25)
W 37–7 vs Jamestown (9/6/25)
W 30–26 vs Missouri Western (8/30/25)
Offense: ~32.8 PPG Defense: ~17.4 PPG
Sioux Falls Cougars (3–2, 2–2 NSIC)
L 38–12 @ Minnesota State (9/27/25)
L 34–17 vs Minnesota Duluth (9/20/25)
W 56–23 @ Bemidji State (9/13/25)
W 42–28 vs Northern State (9/6/25)
W 27–21 @ Black Hills State (8/28/25)
Offense: ~35.0 PPG Defense: ~27.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Augustana leads recent matchups
Recent:
2024: Augustana 27–21
2023: Augustana 49–29
2022: Sioux Falls 31–24
Trend: Augustana has won 2 straight, including last year’s one‑score battle.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Augustana: 4–1 ATS last 5
Sioux Falls: 2–3 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
Augustana covered in both 2023 and 2024 wins
Sioux Falls last covered in 2022’s 31–24 upset
Projected Score: Augustana (SD) 34 – Sioux Falls 24
Game Odds
Augustana Vikings – 9.5
Sioux Falls Cougars 56
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
