Kickoff: 11:00 AM CT
Venue: Ingalls Field (Hopp Stadium), Ripon, Wisconsin (Capacity: ~5,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Midwest Conference Network
Weather Forecast (Ripon, WI )
Temperature: ~70°F (21°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (6–9 mph)
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Grinnell Pioneers (MWC):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Ripon Red Hawks (MWC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 3 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (Grinnell) vs. Ripon Secondary
Campbell’s ability to extend plays and attack downfield will test Ripon’s defensive backs.
RB Jordan Reyes (Grinnell) vs. Ripon Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help the Pioneers control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (Ripon) vs. Grinnell Pass Rush
Smith has been turnover-prone; Grinnell must pressure him to force mistakes.
RB Chris Johnson (Ripon) vs. Grinnell Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Grinnell Pioneers (1–1, 1–0 MWC)
9/6/25: L 20–15 vs. Macalester
9/13/25: W 24–0 vs. Beloit (conference opener)
Trend: Defense rebounded with a shutout; offense still averaging just 19.5 PPG.
Ripon Red Hawks (1–1, 1–0 MWC)
9/6/25: L 35–19 vs. North Park
9/13/25: W 50–7 @ Knox (conference opener)
Trend: Offense exploded for 50 points in Week 2; defense allowed only 7.
Series History
Ripon has historically dominated the series.
Last meeting (2024): Ripon defeated Grinnell 41–0.
Ripon has won 10 straight meetings dating back to 2013.
Grinnell’s last win in the series came in 2012.
Betting Trends
Grinnell:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
1–4 SU in last 5 road games.
Ripon:
3–2 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: Ripon has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Grinnell: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; unders common due to offensive inconsistency.
Ripon: Profitable ATS at home; overs frequent when offense clicks.
MWC Trends: Home favorites cover ~58% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Grinnell Pioneers 47.5
Ripon Red Hawks – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
