Venue & Game Details
Conference: American Rivers Conference (A-R-C), NCAA Division III
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT
Venue: J. Leslie Rollins Stadium, Storm Lake, Iowa (Capacity ~5,000, turf surface)
Broadcast: A-R-C Digital Network / ESPN Gamecast
Weather Forecast (Storm Lake, IA)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (6–8 mph)
Precipitation: ~15% chance of rain
Impact: Mild conditions; no major weather disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-III programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Simpson Storm:
QB rotation intact, but WR depth thin after a Week 2 ankle injury (questionable).
Secondary missing one starter (out).
Buena Vista Beavers:
RB1 healthy and averaging 80+ YPG.
OL depth thin after a Week 2 shoulder injury (questionable).
Key Player Matchups
Simpson QB vs. Buena Vista Secondary
Simpson’s passing game has been inconsistent, but Buena Vista’s DBs have given up explosive plays.
Buena Vista RB Committee vs. Simpson Front Seven
Buena Vista leans on its ground game to control tempo. Simpson’s linebackers must contain early-down runs.
Special Teams
Both teams have had shaky kicking units—field position could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
Simpson College (2025 Season so far)
Record: 1–1 overall, 0–1 A-R-C
Results:
W @ Crown (21–7)
L vs Wartburg (27–13)
Strength: Defense has kept them in games
Weakness: Offensive inconsistency against top-tier A-R-C defenses
Buena Vista (2025 Season so far)
Record: 1–1 overall, 0–0 A-R-C
Results:
L @ Benedictine (IL) (35–0)
W vs Wisconsin Lutheran (17–6)
Strength: Defense rebounded with a strong showing vs WLC
Weakness: Offensive struggles against stronger opponents
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are A-R-C rivals, making this a conference matchup with postseason implications.
Simpson has been a mid-tier A-R-C program, while Buena Vista has been rebuilding.
Series History
All-time series: Simpson leads comfortably.
Recent meetings:
2024: Simpson 36, Buena Vista 14
2023: Simpson 55, Buena Vista 28
Trend: Simpson has won the last two meetings by multiple scores.
Betting Trends:
Simpson is 2-0 ATS in last two vs Buena Vista.
Buena Vista games have gone Under in 2 of last 3 due to offensive struggles.
Simpson has covered in 3 of last 4 road games.
Historical Betting Results (Head-to-Head, Modeled)
2024: Simpson -7 (covered, won 36–14)
2023: Simpson -10.5 (covered, won 55–28)
2022: Simpson -3.5 (covered, won 24–16)
2021: Buena Vista +6.5 (covered, lost 28–24)
Game Odds
Simpson College Storm – 6.5
Buena Vista Beavers 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
