Venue & Game Details
Location: Korver Field at De Valois Stadium, Orange City, IA
Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT
Broadcast: GPAC Network & KSOU 93.9 FM
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Overcast skies, brisk fall afternoon
Temperature: ~45°F at kickoff
Wind: 12–15 mph from the northwest
Impact: Wind could limit deep passing; expect heavier reliance on the run game and short-yardage plays.
Injury Report
Doane Tigers: QB1 healthy, WR2 questionable (ankle). RB rotation intact. Defensive line missing one starter (shoulder).
Northwestern Red Raiders: QB1 healthy, RB1 probable (hamstring). OL depth thin with one starter out. Secondary fully healthy.
Key Player Matchups
Northwestern QB vs. Doane Secondary: Northwestern averages 240+ passing yards per game, with multiple explosive vertical threats. Doane’s secondary has been vulnerable, allowing multiple 30+ point games.
Doane RB vs. Northwestern Front Seven: Doane averages ~130 rushing yards per game, but Northwestern’s defense has been stout, holding opponents under 20 points in several wins.
Special Teams: Northwestern kicker reliable inside 40 yards; Doane has struggled in coverage units.
Recent Team Form
Doane:
Last 5: 0-5, including losses to Concordia (35–7), Dordt (41–0), Dakota Wesleyan (33–7), Mount Marty (31–14), and Morningside (42–0).
Strength: Capable of occasional defensive stands.
Weakness: Offense averages fewer than 14 points per game.
Northwestern:
Last 5: 3-2, including wins over Hastings, Briar Cliff, and Midland. Losses to Morningside and Dordt.
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
Weakness: Vulnerable against nationally ranked GPAC powers.
Series History
Recent Meetings:
2024: Northwestern 49–7 win
2023: Northwestern 42–10 win
Trend: Northwestern has dominated, winning multiple straight by wide margins.
Betting Trends:
Doane is 0-5 ATS in last 5.
Northwestern is 3-2 ATS in last 5.
Head-to-head: Northwestern has covered in 2 straight meetings.
Historical Betting Results: Northwestern consistently covers spreads against Doane, winning outright in dominant fashion.
Projected Score: Northwestern 38, Doane 10
Game Odds
Doane Tigers 51
Northwestern (IA) Red Raiders – 20.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
