Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Liston Stadium, Baldwin City, Kansas (home of the Baker Wildcats)
- Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM CDT
- Broadcast: Heart Conference Network, local radio affiliates
Weather Forecast (Baldwin City, KS)
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Temperature: 26°C (79°F) at kickoff, cooling to 22°C (72°F) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 14 km/h from the south
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruption expected
Injury Report
- Grand View Vikings:
- QB1 (shoulder) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Baker Wildcats:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB Battle: Grand View’s veteran signal-caller vs. Baker’s dual-threat QB – both efficient, both capable of explosive plays.
- RB Committee (Grand View) vs. Baker Front Seven – Grand View’s ground game averages over 180 yards per game; Baker must plug gaps.
- WR1 (Baker) vs. Grand View Secondary – With Baker’s WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the primary target; Grand View’s corners must contain him.
- Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could be decisive in a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Grand View Vikings: 2-0
- W vs. Benedictine 27-24 (Sep. 6)
- W vs. Missouri Baptist 34-17 (Sep. 13)
- Balanced offense; defense allowing just 20.5 points per game.
- Baker Wildcats: 2-1
- W vs. Ottawa 31-14 (Aug. 28)
- W vs. Peru State 35-10 (Sep. 2)
- L vs. Clarke 21-28 (Sep. 9)
- Explosive offense averaging 29 points per game; defense inconsistent against the pass.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Grand View leads 6-4
- Last 5 Meetings: Grand View 4-1
- Most Recent: Grand View 28, Baker 17 (2024)
Betting Trends
- Grand View is 8-2 ATS in last 10 HAAC games.
- Baker is 5-1 ATS in last 6 home games.
- The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 Grand View games.
- Grand View is 7-3 straight up in last 10 vs. Baker.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Grand View -7.5, won 28-17 → Cover, Under
- 2023: Grand View -6, won 31-21 → Cover, Push on Total
- 2022: Baker -3.5, lost 24-27 → No Cover, Under
Game Odds
Grand View Vikings – 6.5
Baker Wildcats 51.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
