Venue & Game Information
Location: Mediacom Stadium, Des Moines, Iowa
Kickoff: 12:00 PM CST
Broadcast: Urban Edge Network (UEN) / NAIA Network
Tournament Context: NAIA FCS Second Round – Grand View is the No. 1 overall seed, Saint Francis the No. 16 seed
Weather Forecast
Temperature: ~39°F at kickoff
Conditions: Cloudy skies, 10 mph NW winds
Impact: Passing game may be slightly hindered; rushing attacks and special teams execution become critical
Injury Report
Grand View: No major injuries reported; roster remains intact entering postseason
Saint Francis: Minor depth injuries, but starters expected to play; QB and RB rotations healthy
Team Recent Form
Grand View Vikings:
Perfect regular season, 7-0 in Heart of America Conference
Defense allows just 11.2 PPG, offense averages 38.5 PPG
Enter on a 10-game win streak, including blowout wins vs. Clarke (58-0) and Culver-Stockton (62-7)
Saint Francis Cougars:
Finished 2nd in Mid-States Football Association (MSFA)
Defense allows 17.5 PPG, offense averages 31.2 PPG
Won first-round playoff vs. Evangel (31-21)
Key Player Matchups
Grand View QB: Efficient passer with 2,500+ yards, 24 TDs; faces Saint Francis secondary ranked top-20 nationally.
Grand View RB Committee: Balanced rushing attack averaging 200+ YPG; Saint Francis front seven must contain.
Saint Francis QB: Dual-threat capability; must avoid turnovers against Grand View’s opportunistic defense.
Saint Francis WRs: Key deep threats; matchup vs. Vikings’ lockdown corners will decide explosive plays.
Series History
All-time: Grand View leads 3–1
Last Meeting: Grand View defeated Saint Francis 27–14 in 2022 NAIA playoffs
Trend: Grand View has won 3 straight vs. Saint Francis, all by double digits
Betting Trends
Grand View: 10-0 SU, 8-2 ATS this season
Saint Francis: 4-1 ATS in last 5 games
Grand View: 6-0 ATS at home in 2025
Saint Francis: 0-3 ATS vs. Grand View historically
Historical Betting Results
Grand View has covered in 3 of last 4 playoff games at home.
Saint Francis has struggled ATS vs. top-5 seeds, going 1-5 in last 6 postseason matchups.
Final Score Projection: Grand View 31 – Saint Francis 17
Bottom Line: Grand View’s undefeated run should continue, with their defense and balanced offense proving too strong for Saint Francis in cold Des Moines conditions.
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GAME ODDS
Saint Francis (IN) Cougars 47.5
Grand View Vikings – 13.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
