Venue & Logistics
Location: Jake Christiansen Stadium, Moorhead, Minnesota (home of Concordia-Moorhead Cobbers)
Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM CT (12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT)
Conference: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC)
Weather Forecast (Moorhead, MN)
Temperature: ~68°F (20°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 6–10 mph from the northwest
Precipitation: ~10% chance of light showers
Impact: Mild fall conditions, no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties: No major reported injuries; QB depth remains a watchpoint after a tough loss to Bethel.
Concordia-Moorhead Cobbers: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive line rotation expected after a physical one-point loss to St. Olaf.
(Note: MIAC programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Gustavus Adolphus: QB struggled in a 41–7 loss to Bethel (Sept 20, 2025) after a 23–10 loss to Whitworth (Sept 6, 2025). Passing efficiency and turnover avoidance will be critical.
Concordia-Moorhead: QB led a 17–6 win over Mayville State (Sept 6, 2025) and nearly pulled off a comeback in a 17–16 loss to St. Olaf (Sept 20, 2025).
Running Game:
Gustavus Adolphus: RB corps has been inconsistent, producing fewer than 100 yards in both September games.
Concordia-Moorhead: RB unit has been more effective, averaging 150+ yards per game in September.
Defensive Edge:
Gustavus Adolphus: Defense has been porous, conceding 41 to Bethel and 23 to Whitworth.
Concordia-Moorhead: Defense has been opportunistic, holding Mayville State to 6 points and St. Olaf to 17.
Recent Team Form
Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties (0–2 in 2025)
L 10–23 @ Whitworth (Sept 6)
L 7–41 vs. Bethel (Sept 20)
Struggles: Winless, offense averaging just 8.5 points per game
Concordia-Moorhead Cobbers (1–1 in 2025)
W 17–6 vs. Mayville State (Sept 6)
L 16–17 @ St. Olaf (Sept 20)
Mixed form: Defense strong, offense still finding rhythm
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Longstanding MIAC rivalry
2024: Concordia-Moorhead 17 – 13 Gustavus Adolphus
2023: Gustavus Adolphus 34 – 27 Concordia-Moorhead
Trend: Each team has won once in the last two years, both games decided by one score.
Betting Trends
Gustavus Adolphus is 0–2 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Concordia-Moorhead is 1–1 ATS this season
The Under has hit in both Gustavus games this year
Concordia has covered in 4 of its last 6 MIAC games
Gustavus has failed to cover in 5 of its last 6 MIAC games
Historical Betting Results
2024: Concordia-Moorhead (-3.5) covered in a 17–13 win (Total: Under 47.5)
2023: Gustavus Adolphus (+2.5) covered and won outright 34–27 (Total: Over 49.5)
Totals: Split results – one Over, one Under in the last two years
Game Odds
Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties 46
Concordia-Moorhead Cobbers – 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
