Venue, Date & Time
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 7:00 PM CDT
Venue: Brian Kern Family Stadium on Blankley Field, Madison, South Dakota
Event: 10th Annual Ag Bowl — DSU’s signature home opener with pregame tailgate and community festivities
Weather Forecast (Madison, SD – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies in the evening
Temperature at Kickoff: ~77°F (25°C)
Wind: 5–8 mph from the south-southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact on Play: Ideal early-season football weather; minimal weather-related impact expected on passing or kicking.
Injury Report (as of latest available updates)
Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves
No major injuries reported entering season opener.
Returning key offensive starters from 2024, including QB and WR1.
Dakota State Trojans
No confirmed absences after Week 1 loss to Dakota Wesleyan (16–14) in the Chamber of Commerce Trophy game.
QB Raesean Eaton (168 pass yds, 1 TD, 75 rush yds vs. DWU) and RB Trajan Davis (69 rush yds, 20-yd TD catch) healthy and expected to start.
Recent Team Form
Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves
2024 Record: 3–7 overall, 2–6 American Rivers Conference
Closed 2024 with a 28–21 win over Luther College.
Offense averaged 20.8 PPG; defense allowed 31.4 PPG.
Dakota State Trojans
2024 Record: 5–5 overall, 3–3 NSAA
Opened 2025 with a 16–14 road loss to Dakota Wesleyan despite outgaining them 337–64.
Defense set two school records: fewest rushing yards allowed (-2) and fewest total yards allowed (64).
Series History
All-Time: Dakota State leads 1–0
First Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 – DSU 41, NWU 25 (Lincoln, NE)
Notable: DSU scored 31 first-half points in last year’s win; NWU rallied late but could not close the gap.
Betting Trends
DSU is 4-2 SU in last 6 home openers.
NWU is 1-6 SU in last 7 road games.
The Over has hit in 4 of DSU’s last 6 non-conference games.
DSU is 1-0 SU vs. NWU all-time.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
DSU’s defensive dominance in Week 1 despite loss.
NWU’s offensive inconsistency in 2024 vs. DSU’s aggressive front.
Home-field advantage for DSU in Ag Bowl atmosphere.
Weather: Neutral impact.
Game Odds
Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves 48.5
Dakota State Trojans – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
