D3-CFB Game Preview: St. Norbert Green Knights (0-1) vs. Wisconsin–Stevens Point Pointers (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Matchup: St. Norbert College Green Knights (NACC) at University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Pointers (WIAC)

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Kickoff: 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Community Stadium at Goerke Park, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: UW–Stevens Point Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Temperature: ~74°F (23°C)

Humidity: ~55%

Wind: SW at 6–8 mph

Impact: Minimal — ideal conditions for both passing and kicking games.

Injury Report

St. Norbert Green Knights

No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Wabash (55–21).

QB Ben Kohl healthy after 2-TD performance in opener.

WR Eliot Crowley (team-high 6 catches, 92 yds in Week 1) available.

Defensive starters intact.

UW–Stevens Point Pointers

No significant injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Albion (31–10).

QB Trey Schroeder healthy after 1 TD pass in opener.

RB Jaden Jones (team-high 68 rush yds in Week 1) available.

Secondary at full strength.

Key Player Matchups

QB Ben Kohl (SNC) vs. UWSP Secondary — Kohl’s ability to push the ball downfield will test a Pointers defense that allowed multiple explosive plays to Albion.

RB Jaden Jones (UWSP) vs. SNC Front Seven — Jones’ power running could control tempo; St. Norbert surrendered over 200 rushing yards in Week 1.

WR Eliot Crowley (SNC) vs. UWSP CB1 — Crowley’s route-running and deep-threat ability could be a difference-maker.

QB Trey Schroeder (UWSP) vs. SNC Pass Rush — Schroeder will need time to operate against a Green Knights front looking to rebound after giving up 8 passing TDs to Wabash.

Special Teams — SNC’s kicking game is reliable; UWSP’s return units could flip field position.

Recent Form

St. Norbert Green Knights

L 21–55 @ Wabash — Offense showed flashes, but defense struggled to contain balanced attack.

2024: 9-2 overall, NACC champions, NCAA playoff qualifier.

UW–Stevens Point Pointers

L 10–31 vs. Albion — Defense kept it close early, but offense stalled in second half.

2024: 0-10 overall, 0-7 WIAC.

Series History

All-time meetings: UW–Stevens Point leads 1–0

Last meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — UWSP 24, St. Norbert 3 in De Pere, WI.

Pointers’ defense held SNC to 3 points and under 200 total yards.

Betting Trends & Angles

St. Norbert: 7-3 SU in last 10 games; 5-5 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).

UW–Stevens Point: 1-9 SU in last 10 games; 3-7 ATS.

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 SNC games; UWSP has gone Over in 4 of last 6.

Situational: UWSP home opener; SNC on the road for second straight week.

Game Odds

St. Norbert Green Knights                           51.5

Wisconsin–Stevens Point Pointers           – 3.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025

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