Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT
Venue: Klas Field, St. Paul, Minnesota (Capacity: ~3,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / MIAC Network
Weather Forecast (St. Paul, MN)
Temperature: ~70°F (21°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Saint John’s Johnnies (MIAC):
QB Aidan Bouman (ankle) – Probable.
RB Henry Trost (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Hamline Pipers (MIAC):
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 Aidan Bouman (SJU) vs. Hamline Secondary
Bouman’s accuracy and deep-ball ability will test a Piper defense that has struggled against top MIAC quarterbacks.
RB Henry Trost (SJU) vs. Hamline Front Seven
If active, Trost’s power running could control tempo and wear down Hamline’s defense.
QB Tyler Smith (Hamline) vs. SJU Pass Rush
Smith has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against one of the MIAC’s most aggressive defensive fronts.
WR Chris Johnson (Hamline) vs. SJU Corners
Johnson’s ability to win contested catches is key if Miller remains sidelined.
Recent Team Form
Saint John’s Johnnies (2–0, MIAC)
9/6/25: W 38–14 vs. UW–Eau Claire
9/13/25: W 31–17 vs. Minnesota-Morris
Trend: Offense averaging 34.5 PPG; defense allowing just 15.5 PPG.
Hamline Pipers (1–1, MIAC)
9/6/25: L 41–13 vs. St. Scholastica
9/13/25: W 28–21 vs. Crown
Trend: Offense averaging 20 PPG; defense allowing 31 PPG.
Series History
Saint John’s has dominated the series historically.
Last meeting (2024): Saint John’s defeated Hamline 56–7.
The Johnnies have won 25 straight meetings dating back to 1997.
Hamline’s last win in the series came in 1996.
Betting Trends
Saint John’s:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
5–0 SU in last 5 MIAC games.
Hamline:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
1–4 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Saint John’s has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Saint John’s: Profitable ATS as a heavy favorite; unders common due to defensive dominance.
Hamline: Struggles ATS as a home underdog; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.
MIAC Trends: Ranked MIAC teams cover ~62% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Saint John’s (MN) Johnnies – 28.5
Hamline Pipers 52.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
