Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
Venue: Bill Buxton Stadium, Indianola, Iowa
Competition: NCAA Division III – Non-Conference
Weather Forecast (Indianola, IA)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, low humidity
Temperature at Kickoff: ~79°F (26°C)
Wind: 5–7 mph from the south-southwest
Impact: Ideal offensive conditions; minimal wind impact on passing or special teams.
Injury & Availability Report
Simpson Storm
Questionable: WR2 (ankle sprain, limited practice), starting LB (shoulder soreness).
Out: Backup CB (knee).
Augustana Vikings
Questionable: RB Ben Ludlum (hamstring tightness), starting DE (groin strain).
Out: None reported from preseason camp.
Recent Form & Trends
Augustana: Opened 2024 with a 30–13 win over Simpson, then battled through a tough CCIW slate; defense showed flashes, holding three opponents under 21 points.
Simpson: All five wins last season came at home, averaging 25.7 PPG in those victories.
Series History
All-Time Series: Augustana leads 2–0 in modern era.
Last Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 – Augustana won 30–13 in Rock Island, IL.
Trend: Augustana has outscored Simpson 60–26 over the last two meetings.
Key Player Matchups
Augustana WR Breyden Smith vs. Simpson Secondary – Smith led the Vikings with 660 receiving yards and 5 TDs in 2024; faces a Storm pass defense that allowed over 200 YPG last season.
Simpson RB Demarico Young vs. Augustana Front Seven – Young rushed for 682 yards and 5 TDs in 2024; Augustana’s front will look to contain him early.
Special Teams Impact – Smith also led Augustana in punt and kickoff return yards; field position could be a hidden factor.
Betting Trends
Augustana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 non-conference games.
Simpson is 5-0 straight up in its last 5 home wins, but 0-5 in home losses.
The Under has hit in 3 of Augustana’s last 4 games vs. ARC opponents.
Game Odds
Augustana Vikings – 6.5
Simpson Storm 48.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
