Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT
Venue: Chalmers Field, Dubuque, Iowa (Capacity: ~4,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / American Rivers Conference Network
Weather Forecast (Dubuque, IA)
Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Loras Duhawks (A-R-C):
QB Jack O’Connor (ankle) – Probable.
RB Marcus Carter (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Dubuque Spartans (A-R-C):
QB Tyler Jenkins (starter, 4 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Thomas (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jack O’Connor (Loras) vs. Dubuque Secondary
O’Connor’s ability to stretch the field vertically will test Dubuque’s defensive backs.
RB Marcus Carter (Loras) vs. Dubuque Front Seven
If active, Carter’s downhill running could help Loras control tempo.
QB Tyler Jenkins (Dubuque) vs. Loras Pass Rush
Jenkins has been efficient but turnover-prone; Loras must pressure him to force mistakes.
RB Chris Thomas (Dubuque) vs. Loras Linebackers
Thomas’ ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Loras Duhawks (0–2, A-R-C)
9/6/25: L 47–14 vs. Hope
9/13/25: L 20–13 @ Benedictine (IL)
Trend: Offense averaging 13.5 PPG; defense allowing 33.5 PPG.
Dubuque Spartans (0–2, A-R-C)
9/6/25: L 38–35 @ Wisconsin–Stout
9/13/25: L 56–27 vs. Wisconsin–Platteville
Trend: Offense averaging 31 PPG; defense allowing 46 PPG.
Series History
Dubuque has dominated the recent rivalry.
Last meeting (2024): Dubuque defeated Loras 49–14.
Dubuque has won the last two meetings (2023 and 2024) by a combined score of 84–37.
Loras’ last win in the series came in 2022.
Betting Trends
Loras:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 road games.
Dubuque:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
3–2 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Dubuque has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Loras: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; unders common due to offensive inconsistency.
Dubuque: Profitable ATS at home; overs frequent due to high-scoring style.
A-R-C Trends: Home favorites cover ~59% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Loras Duhawks 55.5
U-Dubuque Spartans – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
