Venue & Game Details
Conference: American Rivers Conference (A-R-C), NCAA Division III
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT
Venue: Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium, Pella, Iowa (Capacity ~4,500, turf surface)
Broadcast: A-R-C Digital Network / ESPN Gamecast
Weather Forecast (Pella, IA)
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (6–9 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-III programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Dubuque Spartans:
QB rotation stable, but WR depth thin after a Week 2 ankle injury (questionable).
Defensive line missing one starter (out).
Central Dutch:
RB1 healthy and averaging over 100 YPG.
Secondary fully intact, which is key against Dubuque’s spread offense.
Key Player Matchups
Central QB vs. Dubuque Secondary
Central has been efficient through the air, while Dubuque’s defense has struggled against big plays.
Dubuque RB Committee vs. Central Front Seven
Dubuque needs to establish the run to keep Central’s offense off the field.
Special Teams Battle
Central has been consistent in the kicking game; Dubuque has had miscues that cost field position.
Recent Team Form
Central College (2025 Season so far)
Record: 3–0 overall, 1–0 A-R-C
Results:
W @ Illinois Wesleyan (27–18)
W vs Randolph-Macon (10–0)
W @ Luther (63–26)
Strength: Balanced offense, stingy defense (allowing just 14.7 PPG)
Weakness: Passing game efficiency still developing
Dubuque (2025 Season so far)
Record: 1–2 overall, 0–1 A-R-C
Results:
L @ Wisconsin-Stout (38–35)
L vs Wisconsin-Platteville (56–27)
W vs Loras (34–27)
Strength: Capable of scoring in bunches
Weakness: Defense allowing 40+ PPG in losses
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are A-R-C rivals, making this a conference matchup with playoff implications.
Central is a perennial A-R-C contender, while Dubuque is looking to rebound after a tough start.
Series History
All-time series: Central leads comfortably
Recent meetings:
2024: Central 38, Dubuque 21
2023: Central 55, Dubuque 16
2022: Central 42, Dubuque 35
Trend: Central has won the last 3 meetings, often in high-scoring fashion.
Betting Trends:
Central is 7-3 ATS in last 10 vs Dubuque.
Dubuque games have gone Over in 2 of 3 this season.
Central has covered in 5 of last 6 home games.
Historical Betting Results (Head-to-Head, Modeled)
2024: Central -10.5 (covered, won 38–21)
2023: Central -13.5 (covered, won 55–16)
2022: Central -7 (did not cover, won 42–35)
2021: Central -6.5 (covered, won 35–21)
Game Odds
Dubuque Spartans 61.5
Central Dutch – 14
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
