Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CDT
- Venue: Duke Williams Stadium, Des Moines, Iowa
- Capacity: ~5,000
- Conference: Heart of America Athletic Conference (North Division)
- Broadcast: Live stream via GV Athletics
Weather Forecast (Des Moines, IA)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~24°C (75°F), cooling into the upper 60s by late afternoon
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Wind: 12–16 km/h from the southwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruptions expected
Injury Report
- St. Ambrose Fighting Bees:
- QB group healthy; starter expected to play after close loss to Missouri Baptist.
- WR corps intact, including top target who had 100+ yards in Week 2.
- Secondary depth thin after early-season injuries.
- Grand View Vikings:
- QB group healthy; starter has thrown multiple TDs in each of the first three games.
- RB rotation intact, with two backs averaging over 5 yards per carry.
- Defensive line slightly banged up but starters expected to play.
(Note: NAIA programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- St. Ambrose QB vs. Grand View Secondary
- St. Ambrose has leaned on its passing game to stay competitive.
- Grand View’s secondary has forced 4 INTs in three games.
- Grand View QB vs. St. Ambrose Defensive Front
- Grand View QB threw for 3 TDs in a 49–17 win over Missouri Baptist.
- St. Ambrose has struggled to generate consistent pressure, allowing 35+ points in both games.
- Special Teams Edge
- Grand View’s kicker has been perfect on FGs through three games.
- St. Ambrose has struggled in punt coverage, giving up long returns.
Recent Team Form
- St. Ambrose Fighting Bees (0–2)
- L 23–35 @ Briar Cliff (Aug 30)
- L 35–38 @ Missouri Baptist (Sept 6)
- Strengths: Passing game can move the ball in spurts.
- Weaknesses: Defense has allowed 36.5 ppg, turnover margin (-3).
- Grand View Vikings (3–0)
- W 27–24 vs. Benedictine (Sept 6)
- W 49–17 vs. Missouri Baptist (Sept 13)
- W 24–7 @ Baker (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, elite defense (allowing just 16 ppg).
- Weaknesses: Occasionally slow offensive starts.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are Heart of America Athletic Conference members.
- This is the conference opener for both programs.
- Grand View is a perennial national contender, while St. Ambrose is looking to rebound from a slow start.
Series History
- All-time series: Grand View leads comfortably.
- Last 5 meetings: Grand View has won all 5.
- 2024 season: Grand View defeated St. Ambrose 45–14 in Davenport.
- Trend: Grand View has dominated the rivalry, especially with its defense.
Betting Trends
- St. Ambrose:
- 0–2 ATS in 2025
- 1–6 ATS in last 7 Heart games
- 4 of last 5 games have gone Over
- Grand View:
- 3–0 ATS in 2025
- 5–0 ATS in last 5 vs. St. Ambrose
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Under
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Grand View -14.5 covered in a 45–14 win (Under cashed).
- 2023: Grand View -10.5 covered in a 38–17 win (Under cashed).
- 2022: Grand View -7.5 covered in a 31–14 win (Under cashed).
Game Odds
St. Ambrose Fighting Bees 54
Grand View Vikings – 17
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
