Venue & Game Details
Location: Vago Field – Aurora, Illinois
Kickoff: 11:00 a.m. CT
Broadcast: Aurora Athletics Network (video), local radio streams, live stats via Aurora University
Capacity: ~1,800
Weather Forecast (Aurora, IL – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild
Temperature: ~65°F (18°C) at kickoff, warming into the low 70s by the second half
Wind: NW at 5–8 mph
Precipitation: 0%
Impact: Ideal early‑season football weather — minimal wind effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
#15 UW‑Platteville
No major preseason injuries reported; returning starting QB and top WR duo healthy.
OL depth improved after 2024 late‑season injuries.
#22 Aurora
No significant absences; QB and WR corps intact after prolific 2024 campaign.
Defensive front seven at full strength.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
UW‑Platteville: 8‑3 overall (5‑2 WIAC), reached NCAA First Round (lost 19‑14 at Wartburg).
Aurora: 10‑1 overall (8‑0 NACC), NACC champions, reached NCAA First Round (lost 49‑21 at Johns Hopkins).
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
UW‑Platteville
L @ Wartburg 19‑14 (NCAA First Round)
W @ UW‑Stevens Point 46‑38
W vs. UW‑Eau Claire 56‑14
W @ UW‑Stout 42‑14
W vs. UW‑Whitewater 17‑10
Aurora
L @ Johns Hopkins 49‑21 (NCAA First Round)
W @ Eureka 56‑0
W vs. Benedictine 56‑20
W @ Lakeland 49‑14
W vs. Rockford 69‑0
Key Player Matchups
UW‑Platteville QB vs. Aurora Secondary
Platteville’s veteran QB thrives on intermediate routes; Aurora’s DBs must limit YAC.
WR1 UW‑Platteville vs. CB1 Aurora
Deep‑ball threat vs. physical press coverage — could swing momentum.
Aurora QB vs. UW‑Platteville Pass Rush
Aurora’s high‑tempo passing game will test Platteville’s edge rushers.
RB UW‑Platteville vs. Aurora Front Seven
Establishing the run will be key to keeping Aurora’s offense off the field.
Special Teams
Field position battle looms large; both teams have reliable kickers.
Series History
All-Time: First‑ever meeting between the programs.
Context: WIAC vs. NACC matchups often showcase a contrast in depth and speed; Aurora has dominated its league, while Platteville is battle‑tested in one of D‑III’s toughest conferences.
Betting Trends
UW‑Platteville: 4‑1 ATS in last 5 games; UNDER in 3 of last 4.
Aurora: 5‑0 ATS in last 5 home games; OVER in 4 of last 5 overall.
WIAC teams are 7‑3 SU vs. NACC opponents in the last 5 seasons.
Game Odds
UW‑Platteville Pioneers – 3.5
Aurora Spartans 58
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
