Coe eyes seventh straight win over Simpson IA in ARC test

Coe has owned this series lately, leading Simpson IA 14-4 in 18 meetings since 2007 and winning the last six in a row. Simpson IA has not beaten the Kohawks since October 2019, and Versus projects that trend holding again this week, with Coe favored 32-25 and given a 66 percent chance to win.

Coe brings a B overall grade into the American Rivers Conference matchup, backed by a B defense that has not allowed more than 14 points in three straight games. The Kohawks have also won three of their six games this season by 21 points or more, a sign their B- offense can pull away once it gets rolling, even with a defensive rank of 88 and an offensive rank of 100 in D3.

Simpson IA counters with a C+ overall grade and a B- offensive grade of its own, though a defensive rank of 152 is a concern against a team that scores in bunches. The Storm are coming off their first home loss of the season, which ended a perfect 1-0 start at home, and they have not finished a season below .500 since 2023.

The game counts in the American Rivers Conference standings, with Coe's recent series control and balanced grades giving it the edge Versus projects by seven points.