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PREVIEW: Grand View Hosting Lindsey Wilson For Quarterfinal Rematch

DES MOINES, IOWA – The top ranked Grand View football team will host No. 7 seeded Lindsey Wilson University tomorrow, December 6th. The NAIA FCS Quarterfinal showdown will begin at noon CT inside Mediacom Stadium. 

FCS Quarterfinal 
No. 1 Grand View (11-0, 7-0 HOA) vs. No. 7 Lindsey Wilson (10-1, 5-1 MSC) 

Date | Time 

Saturday, December 6th | 12:00 PM (CT) 

Location 

Des Moines, Iowa | Mediacom Stadium 

Fan Information 

NAIA Quarterfinals - Grand View vs Lindsey Wilson University | grandview Box Office 

Live Stream 

Watch Urban Edge Network 

Live Stats 

Lindsey Wilson at Grand View | PrimeTime | Sat, Dec. 6, 2025 12:00 PM CST 

Social Media 

@GVVikingsFB  | @gvvikingfb  | Facebook 


GAME PROMOTIONS 

  • Tailgate Lot-1 opens at 7:00 AM 

  • Viking Walk through tailgate begins at 9:50 AM 

GAME STORYLINES 

  • Grand View is making its 14th appearance in the FCS and are 20-11. 

  • The Vikings have won their last 25 games dating back to 2024. 

  • Saturday's matchup is the fifth all-time meeting between the two programs. 

  • All five meeting have been in the post season. Grand View leads the all-time series 3-1 and 2-0 on home turf. 

  • The two teams last met back in 2022 in the Quarterfinals with Grand View picking up a 10-7 victory. 

  • LWU Davontaye Saunders ranks second in the NAIA averaging 140.3 rushing yards per game and ranks fifth with 20 touchdowns. 

  • Defensively, Grand View ranks third allowing just 13.2 points a game. 

TEAM INFORMATION 

GRAND VIEW All-Time Record: 176-39 (2008 first season)  

Head Coach: E.J. Peterson (Grand View, 2011) Career Record: 11-0 (1st season) 

Grand View Record: 11-0 (1st season) 

LINDSEY WILSON All-Time Record: 137-44 (2010 first season)  

Head Coach: Phil Kleckler (Monmouth College, 2006)  

Career Record: 32-10 (4th season)  

Lindsey Wilson Record: 32-10 (4th season)  
 

GAME DAY WEATHER 

  • Saturday's low will be 21 degrees at around 7-8 AM, and the high will be 33 degrees around 12 PM.  

  • Snow is expected in the forecast to start at 3:30 PM with an 80% chance of precipitation. 

GAME DAY TIMELINE VS. LINDSEY WILSON 

7:00 a.m. - Lot 1 opens for Fan Parking/Tailgate 

10:30 a.m. - Gates Open 

12:00 p.m. - Kickoff 

STADIUM ENTRANCES – Guest entrances are on the stadium's south side off Forest Ave.
Home team guests and visiting guests will use the stadium entrance, which is located in the southwest corner of the stadium (next to the Knapp Center)

Grand View Fans – Home side stands are located nearest the West admissions gate 

Visiting Fans – Seating is available on the east side of the stadium. 

Concessions and restrooms are conveniently located on the west concourse, on the second level. 

Fans are allowed to meet their athletes after the game on the field-level cement concourse, but they must exit at the far northeast side of the stands towards the north end zone.  

PARKING

Fans attending the event are kindly requested to park in Lot-1 (refer to the map). If Lot-1 reaches capacity, the overflow parking is available along nearby streets, provided local parking regulations are followed. 

Please note: Parking in the 'Game Personnel' lot adjacent to the tennis courts is strictly prohibited for fans. Vehicles parked in this area will need to be moved.  

TAILGATE POLICY 

Join the excitement at the designated tailgating area in Lot 1, located across from the Knapp Center (see map). 

  • Alcohol is permitted only within the designated tailgating area. 

  • Alcohol consumption is prohibited in all other parking lots and inside the stadium. 

  • No Kegs or glass can be used in the designated Lot-1 

TICKETS/PROGRAMS 

Tickets for Saturday's game can be purchased online by clicking NAIA Quarterfinals - Grand View vs Lindsey Wilson University | grandview Box Office. 

On game day, tickets can also be purchased at the southwest gate using cash or by scanning a QR code provided on-site. Credit cards are also accepted at the gate. 

Important: Season passes are not valid for any postseason competitions. 

Ticket Prices: 

  • Adults: $15 

  • Seniors, Military, and Students: $10 

Additionally, the 2025 NAIA FCS Quarterfinal Program will be available for purchase at the gate.  

Please click here to review a list of prohibited items at Mediacom Stadium.  
Please click here to view the Visitor Map and Guide.   


Stay updated with all things Vikings by following Grand View Athletics on Facebook /GrandViewAthletics, X (Twitter) @VikingAthletics, and Instagram @Viking.Athletics!  
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