Kickoff: 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Dacotah Bank Stadium, Aberdeen, South Dakota
Capacity: ~4,000
Coverage: NSIC Network (Video Stream) / Local Radio via 107.1 FM “The Wolf” (Aberdeen) & Wayne State Wildcats Radio Network
Weather Forecast (Aberdeen, SD)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies
Kickoff Temperature: ~73°F (23°C)
Wind: 5–8 mph from the south-southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking games
Injury Report
Northern State Wolves
QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after 3-TD opener
RB1 (Probable) – 100+ yards rushing in Week 1, no reported injury
WR2 (Questionable) – Minor ankle sprain, limited in practice
LB1 (Probable) – Shoulder wrap, cleared for contact
Wayne State Wildcats
QB1 (Probable) – Expected to start after full participation in practice
RB1 (Questionable) – Hamstring tightness, game-time decision
CB1 (Out) – Knee injury, expected to miss 2–3 weeks
Recent Form
Northern State
Week 1: Defeated Southwest Minnesota State 31–14 — balanced offense, +2 turnover margin
2024 Finish: 6–5 overall, 4–3 NSIC North
Strength: Physical run game, opportunistic defense
Wayne State
Week 1: Lost to Nebraska–Kearney 28–21 — competitive throughout, but defense allowed 200+ rushing yards
2024 Finish: 8–3 overall, 5–2 NSIC South
Strength: Experienced QB play, strong offensive line
Series History
All-Time: Wayne State leads 24–20
Last Meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — Wayne State won 35–28 in Wayne, NE, rallying from a 14-point deficit
Trend: Wildcats have won 3 of the last 4 meetings
Key Player Matchups
NSU QB1 vs. WSC Secondary: Wolves’ passing game vs. a Wildcats defense missing a starting cornerback
WSC RB1 vs. NSU Front Seven: Wildcats’ inside run game will test a Wolves defense that allowed under 100 rushing yards in Week 1
Special Teams: NSU’s kicker perfect on FGs this season; WSC’s return unit averaged 24 yards per kick return in 2024
Betting Trends
Northern State is 6-4 ATS in last 10 home games
Wayne State is 7-3 ATS in last 10 road games
The Over has hit in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams
Game Odds
Wayne State Wildcats 49
Northern State Wolves – 4
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
