Venue: Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CT / 3:00 PM ET
Weather Forecast (La Crosse, WI)
Conditions: Partly sunny, mild early fall afternoon
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling to 65°F (18°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 7–11 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Wayne State Warriors:
QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
Wayne State QB1 vs. UWL Secondary – Warriors’ passing game has been inconsistent; Eagles’ DBs must capitalize on turnover chances.
UWL QB1 vs. Wayne State Pass Rush – The Eagles’ offense thrives on balance; Wayne’s defensive front must disrupt rhythm.
RB Committee (Wayne State) vs. UWL Front Seven – Warriors’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Eagles must win the line of scrimmage.
WR1 (UWL) vs. Wayne State Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Wayne must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Rare non-conference matchup; no recent history between the programs.
Context: Wayne State (GLIAC) traveling to face a WIAC powerhouse in UWL.
Betting Trends
Wayne State is 1-6 ATS in last 7 road games.
Wisconsin–La Crosse is 6-2 ATS in last 8 home games.
The Under has hit in 4 of Wayne State’s last 6 games.
UWL is 8-2 SU in last 10 overall.
Historical Betting Results
2024 (Wayne State): Lost 28-14 vs. Ferris State → No Cover, Under
2024 (UWL): Won 31-17 vs. UW–Stout → Cover, Under
2023 (UWL): Won 35-21 vs. UW–Oshkosh → Cover, Over
Game Odds
Wayne State (MI) Warriors 46.5
Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles – 13.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
