D2-CFB Game Preview: Wayne State Wildcats (3-2) vs. Winona State Warriors (2-3)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Altra Federal Credit Union Stadium (capacity ~6,000)

Location: Winona, Minnesota

Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET)

Broadcast: NSIC Network / ESPN+ simulcast

Special Note: Warrior Game Day Experience begins at 11:00 AM on campus

Weather Forecast (Winona, MN)

Conditions: Partly sunny, crisp fall afternoon

Temperature: ~68°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by evening

Wind: 7–12 mph (crosswinds could affect special teams)

Impact: Excellent football weather; slight wind may influence long field goals and punts

Injury Report

Wayne State Wildcats:

QB Nick Bohn – Probable (ankle soreness)

RB Anthony Watkins – Questionable (hamstring)

Winona State Warriors:

QB Jackson Flottmeyer – Probable (shoulder soreness)

RB Anthony Powell – Probable (knee bruise)

WR Nolan Ginskey – Probable (ankle tweak)

Key Player Matchups

QB Jackson Flottmeyer (WSU) vs Wayne State Secondary

Flottmeyer has thrown 8 TDs in his last three games, including 347 yards and 3 TDs vs Augustana.

WR Nolan Ginskey (WSU) vs CB Marcus Hall (WSC)

Ginskey has 17 catches for 269 yards and 3 TDs in the last three weeks.

QB Nick Bohn (WSC) vs Winona State Pass Rush

Bohn is a dual‑threat QB who can extend plays; WSU’s defensive front must contain him.

RB Anthony Powell (WSU) vs LB Tyler Ross (WSC)

Powell has 333 rushing yards and 5 TDs this season; Ross leads WSC in tackles.

Recent Team Form

Wayne State (NE) Wildcats (3–2, 2–1 NSIC)

W 51–6 vs Southwest Minnesota State (9/27/25)

W 27–17 @ MSU Moorhead (9/20/25)

L 26–7 @ Northern State (9/14/25)

W 42–7 vs Univ. of Mary (9/7/25)

L 28–21 @ Nebraska–Kearney (8/29/25)

Offense: ~29.6 PPG Defense: ~18.6 PPG

Winona State Warriors (2–3, 2–2 NSIC)

L 34–26 @ #9 Augustana (9/27/25)

W 35–25 vs Minot State (9/20/25)

L 45–21 @ MSU Moorhead (9/13/25)

W 21–17 vs Bemidji State (9/6/25)

L 35–7 @ Minnesota Duluth (8/28/25)

Offense: ~27.0 PPG Defense: ~31.4 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Winona State leads 21–5

Recent:

2024: Wayne State 28–21 (Winona)

2023: Winona State 24–21

2022: Winona State 41–34

Trend: Winona has historically dominated, but Wayne State won last year’s meeting on the road.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Wayne State: 3–2 ATS last 5

Winona State: 2–3 ATS last 5

Historical Betting Results:

Wayne State covered in 2024’s 28–21 win

Winona covered in 2022 and 2023 victories

Projected Score: Wayne State (NE) 31 – Winona State 24

Game Odds

Wayne State Wildcats                   – 4.5

Winona State Warriors                  52.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025