Kickoff: 6:00 PM CT
Venue: Reynolds Field, St. Paul, Minnesota (Capacity: ~5,000)
Weather Forecast (St. Paul, MN)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (5–9 mph)
Impact: Excellent evening football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Wisconsin–Stout Blue Devils (WIAC):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Northwestern–St. Paul Eagles (UMAC):
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 Michael Campbell (UW–Stout) vs. UNW Secondary
Campbell’s ability to stretch the field vertically will test an Eagles defense that has struggled against explosive passing plays.
RB Jordan Reyes (UW–Stout) vs. UNW Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help the Blue Devils control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (UNW) vs. Stout Pass Rush
Smith must avoid turnovers against a WIAC-caliber defensive front that thrives on pressure.
RB Chris Johnson (UNW) vs. Stout Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Wisconsin–Stout Blue Devils (2024 finish: 5–5, WIAC)
Closed 2024 with a 42–21 win over UW–Eau Claire.
Offense averaged 27 PPG; defense allowed 29 PPG.
Trend: Competitive in WIAC play, but inconsistent against top-tier opponents.
Northwestern–St. Paul Eagles (2024 finish: 4–6, UMAC)
Closed 2024 with a 28–14 win over Crown College.
Offense averaged 20 PPG; defense allowed 31 PPG.
Trend: Struggled against stronger non-conference opponents, but competitive in UMAC play.
Series History
Last meeting: UW–Stout defeated Northwestern–St. Paul 45–7 in 2023.
UW–Stout leads the all-time series 3–0.
Average margin of victory: 28 points in favor of UW–Stout.
Betting Trends
Wisconsin–Stout:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 non-conference games.
Northwestern–St. Paul:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 games vs. WIAC opponents.
Head-to-Head: UW–Stout has covered in all three prior meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Wisconsin–Stout: Profitable ATS as a heavy favorite; overs common when offense clicks.
Northwestern–St. Paul: Struggles ATS against WIAC teams; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.
WIAC vs. UMAC Trends: WIAC teams cover ~65% of the time in September interconference play.
Game Odds
Wisconsin–Stout Blue Devils – 21.5
Northwestern–St. Paul Eagles 51.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
