D3-CFB Game Preview: Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils (5-2) vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles (5-1)

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Venue & Game Details

  • Stadium: Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex, La Crosse, WI
  • Capacity: ~10,000
  • Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT
  • Weather Forecast: Partly sunny, 52°F at kickoff, light winds (5–8 mph). Classic Midwest fall football weather.

Injury Report

  • Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils:
    • QB1 healthy, leading a balanced offense.
    • WR2 questionable with a hamstring injury.
    • Defensive line depth thin after midseason injuries.
  • Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles:
  • RB1 probable after a minor ankle sprain.
  • Secondary missing one rotational cornerback.

Key Player Matchups

  • Stout QB vs. UWL Secondary: Stout averages 29.5 PPG, with a passing attack that has produced multiple 300-yard games. UWL’s defense has allowed just 16.8 PPG, among the best in the WIAC.
  • UWL RB Committee vs. Stout Front Seven: The Eagles average 185 rushing yards per game, while Stout has allowed 150+ rushing yards in 4 contests.
  • Stout WR1 vs. UWL Coverage: Stout’s top receiver has 7 TDs this season, but UWL’s secondary has 9 interceptions.
  • Special Teams: UWL kicker is 8-of-9 on FGs, while Stout has struggled in coverage units.

Team Recent Form

  • Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils (5-2, 3-1 WIAC):
    • Last 5: W-L-W-L-W
    • Last Game: 42-22 win vs. UW-Stevens Point
    • Strength: Explosive passing game, opportunistic defense.
    • Weakness: Inconsistent against ranked opponents.
  • Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles (5-1, 3-0 WIAC):
  • Last 5: W-W-W-L-W
  • Last Game: 31-17 win vs. UW-Platteville
  • Strength: Balanced offense, elite defense.
  • Weakness: Occasional red-zone inefficiency.

Series History

  • All-Time: Wisconsin-La Crosse leads the series.
  • Recent: UWL won 34-20 in 2024.
  • Trend: UWL has won 4 of the last 5 meetings.

Betting Trends

  • Wisconsin-Stout: 4-3 ATS this season; 5 of 7 games Over.
  • Wisconsin-La Crosse: 5-1 ATS; 4 of 6 games Under.
  • Head-to-Head: UWL has covered in 3 of the last 4 meetings.

Historical Betting Results

  • UWL has averaged 31.2 PPG in the last 5 matchups.
  • Stout has not scored more than 24 points vs. UWL since 2018.
  • The Under has hit in 3 of the last 5 meetings.

Projected Score: Wisconsin-La Crosse 31, Wisconsin-Stout 21

Game Odds

Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils       51.5

Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles         – 10.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, October 30, 2025