Kickoff: 2:30 PM CT (3:30 PM ET)
Venue: Dacotah Bank Stadium, Aberdeen, South Dakota (Capacity: ~4,000)
Broadcast: NSIC Network / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Aberdeen, SD)
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (6–9 mph)
Impact: Ideal Gypsy Days homecoming weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Concordia–St. Paul (1–2, 0–1 NSIC):
QB Drew Helleson – Healthy, 3 TDs, 2 INTs through three games.
RB Jalen Williams – Healthy, 198 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
WR Tyler Nissen – Healthy, 15 receptions, 2 TDs.
Defense – No major injuries reported, but unit has allowed 30+ in two of three games.
Northern State (2–1, 1–0 NSIC):
QB Michael Bonds – Healthy, 6 TDs, 1 INT.
RB Isaiah Cherrier – Healthy, 245 rushing yards, 3 TDs.
WR Trey King – Healthy, 220 yards, 2 TDs.
LB Caden Bolte – Healthy, 28 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Bonds (NSU) vs. CSP Secondary
Bonds has been efficient and turnover-free; CSP’s defense has struggled against accurate passers.
RB Isaiah Cherrier (NSU) vs. CSP Front Seven
Cherrier’s ability to control tempo could wear down a Golden Bears defense that has struggled against the run.
WR Tyler Nissen (CSP) vs. NSU Corners
Nissen is CSP’s most reliable target; Northern must limit his red-zone impact.
LB Caden Bolte (NSU) vs. CSP Offensive Line
Bolte is one of the NSIC’s top tacklers; his ability to disrupt plays could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
Concordia–St. Paul Golden Bears (1–2, 0–1 NSIC)
9/13: L 27–21 @ Minot State
9/6: L 47–6 vs. Minnesota Duluth
8/29: W 38–7 @ Quincy
Trend: Offense inconsistent; defense giving up 27.7 PPG.
Northern State Wolves (2–1, 1–0 NSIC)
9/13: W 33–6 vs. Wayne State (NE)
9/6: L 42–28 @ Sioux Falls
8/30: W 26–7 vs. Jamestown
Trend: Balanced offense (29.0 PPG) and strong defense (18.3 PPG allowed).
Series History
All-time series: Northern State leads 6–5.
Last meeting (2024): Concordia–St. Paul won 35–34 in St. Paul.
2023: Northern State won 20–14 in Aberdeen.
The last five meetings are split 3–2 in favor of Northern State.
Betting Trends
Concordia–St. Paul:
2–3 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Northern State:
3–2 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: Last two meetings split 1–1; both decided by 7 points or fewer.
Historical Betting Results
Concordia–St. Paul: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common when defense falters.
Northern State: Profitable ATS at home in September; unders frequent when defense dominates.
NSIC Trends: Home favorites cover ~59% of the time in September conference games.
Game Odds
Concordia–St. Paul Golden Bears 52
Northern State Wolves – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
