We now know who the North Central Cardinals are playing this season of college football
The North Central Cardinals now know who they’ll face on the gridiron in the 2025 college football season.
The Cardinals kick off the season at home against the UW - Oshkosh Titans on Sept. 13 at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium.
The Cardinals end their season at home against the Illinois Wesleyan Titans on Nov. 15 at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium.
They play a total of 10 games this year in the regular season with 5 of those games at home and 5 away or at neutral sites.
Some games may change due to unforeseen mid-season circumstances.
Full North Central Cardinals Schedule for the 2025 College Football Season
| Date | Time | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 13 | 1 p.m. | UW - Oshkosh Titans | Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium |
| Sept. 20 | 1 p.m. | Carthage Firebirds | Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium |
| Sept. 27 | 1 p.m. | Washington Bears | Francis Olympic Field |
| Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. | Wheaton Thunder | Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium |
| Oct. 11 | 6 p.m. | Millikin Big Blue | Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium |
| Oct. 18 | 1 p.m. | North Park Vikings | Holmgren Athletic Complex |
| Oct. 25 | 1 p.m. | Augustana College Vikings | Lindberg Stadium |
| Nov. 1 | 12 p.m. | Carroll Pioneers | Schneider Stadium |
| Nov. 8 | 12 p.m. | Elmhurst Bluejays | Langhorst Field |
| Nov. 15 | 12 p.m. | Illinois Wesleyan Titans | Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium |