NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Waldorf Warriors (0-3) vs. Hastings Broncos (1-2)

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Venue & Logistics

  • Venue: Lloyd Wilson Field, Hastings, Nebraska
  • Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
  • Broadcast: Hastings College Athletics Live Stream, GPAC Network

Weather Forecast (Hastings, NE)

  • 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

  • Waldorf Warriors:
    • QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
    • RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
    • DB1 (hamstring) – Out
  • Hastings Broncos:
  • QB1 (wrist) – Probable
  • WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
  • LB1 (concussion protocol) – Out

Key Player Matchups

  • QB Battle: Waldorf’s young starter vs. Hastings’ veteran QB – experience vs. upside.
  • RB Committee (Waldorf) vs. Hastings Front Seven – Waldorf must establish the run to avoid becoming one-dimensional.
  • WR1 (Hastings) vs. Waldorf Secondary – With Waldorf’s DB1 out, Hastings’ top receiver could have a big day.
  • Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could swing momentum in a close contest.

Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)

  • Waldorf Warriors (0-2):
    • L at Northwestern (IA) 40-0 (Aug. 30)
    • L vs. Mount Marty 35-10 (Sep. 6)
    • Offense averaging just 5 points per game; defense allowing 37.5.
  • Hastings Broncos (1-1):
  • L at Doane 28-14 (Aug. 30)
  • W vs. Midland 24-21 (Sep. 6)
  • Balanced attack; defense allowing 24.5 points per game.

Series History

  • All-Time Meetings: Hastings leads 2-0 (since Waldorf joined GPAC scheduling rotation)
  • Most Recent: Hastings 31, Waldorf 14 (2024)

Betting Trends

  • Waldorf is 1-7 ATS in last 8 GPAC games.
  • Hastings is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games.
  • The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 Hastings games.
  • Hastings is 2-0 straight up all-time vs. Waldorf.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2024: Hastings -7.5, won 31-14 → Cover, Under
  • 2023: Hastings -6.5, won 28-17 → Cover, Under

Game Odds

Waldorf Warriors             47.5

Hastings Broncos             – 10.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025