SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana football team will open the 2025 season ranked No. 23 in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) poll announced Monday. The Vikings open the 2025 year at home against Missouri Western on August 30.
 
Augustana, picked second in the NSIC preseason poll, concluded 2024 with an 8-4 record after going 8-2 in NSIC action on its way to its second consecutive outright conference title and just the second solo conference crown for the program since 1959. The Vikings advanced to their fourth NCAA Division II Playoff in the last five seasons.
 
Earlier this month, the NSIC coaches voted Augustana to finish second in the NSIC. In addition, Gunnar Hensley was selected as the NSIC South Division Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and Logan Leonard was named NSIC Preseason Defensive Player to Watch. 
 
Augustana will host six home games in 2025 including Viking Days on Sept. 27 against Winona State, the Hall of Fame Game on Oct. 11 against Concordia-St. Paul and senior day Nov. 8 against Minnesota State. Season ticket packages begin at just $89 and can be purchased by clicking here or by going to GoAugie.com/Tickets.