D3-CFB Game Preview: Concordia-Wisconsin Falcons (1-1) vs. Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors (0-2)

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Kickoff: 6:00 PM CT
Venue: Warrior Field at Raabe Stadium, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (Capacity: ~3,000)

Weather Forecast (Wauwatosa, WI)

Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–9 mph)

Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Concordia Wisconsin Falcons (NACC):

QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.

RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.

LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.

Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors (NACC):

QB Tyler Smith (starter, 4 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.

RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.

WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.

Key Player Matchups

QB Michael Campbell (CUW) vs. WLC Secondary

Campbell’s ability to stretch the field will test a Warriors defense that has been inconsistent against the pass.

RB Jordan Reyes (CUW) vs. WLC Front Seven

If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help the Falcons control tempo.

QB Tyler Smith (WLC) vs. CUW Pass Rush

Smith’s efficiency and mobility will be tested by a Falcons defense that thrives on pressure.

RB Chris Johnson (WLC) vs. CUW Linebackers

Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.

Recent Team Form

Concordia Wisconsin Falcons (2024 finish: 7–3, NACC)

Closed 2024 with a 27–17 loss at Wisconsin Lutheran.

Prior to that, won four straight including a 52–24 rout of Concordia Chicago.

Trend: Strong offensive finish in 2024, but struggled in rivalry finale.

Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors (2024 finish: 6–4, NACC)

Closed 2024 with a 27–17 win over Concordia Wisconsin.

Won 4 of last 5, including a 49–48 OT thriller at Rockford.

Trend: Entering 2025 with momentum, especially at home.

Series History

Longstanding NACC rivalry.

Last meeting (Nov. 16, 2024): Wisconsin Lutheran defeated Concordia Wisconsin 27–17.

WLC has won 2 of the last 3 meetings.

CUW historically leads the all-time series, but the gap has narrowed in recent years.

Betting Trends

Concordia Wisconsin:

3–2 ATS in last 5 games.

3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

2–3 SU in last 5 road games.

Wisconsin Lutheran:

4–1 ATS in last 5 games.

3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

4–1 SU in last 5 home games.

Head-to-Head: WLC covered in 2 of the last 3 meetings.

Historical Betting Results

Concordia Wisconsin: Mixed ATS as a road underdog; overs common when offense clicks.

Wisconsin Lutheran: Profitable ATS at home; overs frequent when offense is rolling.

NACC Trends: Home favorites cover ~58% of the time in September conference play.

Game Odds

Concordia-Wisconsin Falcons                     47.5

Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors                     – 3.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025