Concordia-St. Paul Football Heads to Northern State for Homecoming Game

Strategic Insights -

Concordia-St. Paul's football team is set to face Northern State in a homecoming game at Dacotah Bank Stadium in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The Golden Bears are looking to bounce back from last year's 35-34 loss to the Wolves, which saw Northern State score a game-winning touchdown with just 16 seconds remaining. The game will be broadcast online through the NSIC Network, which can be accessed through the university's website or on various streaming platforms.

Key Takeaways:

  • The game will feature a 2:30 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, with a high of 72 and a low of 52 expected in Aberdeen.
  • The NSIC Network will provide live streaming of the game, free of charge, through their website and various mobile apps.
  • Concordia-St. Paul's head coach, Shannon Currier, holds a 4-6 all-time record against Northern State and is 1-3 in Aberdeen.
  • The Golden Bears have dropped their last three road games against the Wolves, with their last road win coming in 2010.
  • The series between Concordia-St. Paul and Northern State has been closely contested, with 11 of the 19 games decided by one score or less.
  • Junior linebacker Ben Rehl and senior wide receiver Troy Ellison will be featured guests on this week's Coaches Show, hosted by Wally Langfellow of Minnesota Score.
  • The Coaches Show airs on Friday evenings on KYCR 1440 AM radio, with the entire show available as a podcast through the CSP Bears Podcast.
  • Concordia-St. Paul's 2025 team captains are junior wide receiver Carter Zezulka, senior center Caydon Christensen, junior linebacker Ben Rehl, and sophomore defensive end Isaiah Wray.

Statistics:

  • Northern State has a 427-407 all-time advantage in the series against Concordia-St. Paul.
  • The Wolves have won six of the last eight meetings between the teams.
  • Concordia-St. Paul's Jaylin Richardson had a 3-touchdown day in last year's loss, including 32 carries for 143 yards and 1-21 receiving.
  • Northern State quarterback Daniel Britt was 14-20 for 123 yards and a touchdown in last year's game, including 8-9 for 66 yards on the game-winning drive.
  • Brayden Hilgemann had a career-high 14 tackles in last year's game, including a fake punt on fourth down.

Sources:

  • Concordia University St. Paul Athletics: Home Page
  • NSIC Network: Concordia-St. Paul vs. Northern State Game Preview
  • The Associated Press: Northern State beats Concordia-St. Paul 35-34
  • Concordia University St. Paul Athletics: 2025 Team Captains