Simpson (IA) Football
Simpson (IA) is an NCAA Division III football program in the American Rivers, based in Indianola, IA. The 2026 record stands at 3-5. The Cooper Predictor rates Simpson (IA) at +1.2, No. 117 of 246 D-III teams and No. 5 of 8 in the American Rivers. The model projects a 4-6 finish, with Playoff Odds of 0.8%. The model's pre-game picks are 7-1 in Simpson (IA) games this season. Most recent result: lost to Wartburg 14-63 on Oct 31. Next up: at Nebraska Wesleyan on Nov 7 — the model projects Simpson (IA) 41-34, giving Simpson (IA) a 68% chance to win.
Open Simpson (IA) in Cooper Predictor U →Updated Nov 2, 2026 · power ratings compare teams within NCAA Division III.
2026 schedule, predictions & results
| Date | Opponent | Projection | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | @ Augustana (IL) | L 24-31 34% ✓ | L 14-42 |
| Sep 12 | vs Crown | W 41-10 95% ✓ | W 52-0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Howard Payne | W 31-28 50% ✗ | L 28-52 |
| Oct 3 | @ Buena Vista | W 41-17 92% ✓ | W 51-20 |
| Oct 10 | @ Loras | W 34-31 55% ✓ | W 38-21 |
| Oct 17 | vs Dubuque | L 28-31 44% ✓ | L 27-56 |
| Oct 24 | vs Coe | L 21-35 21% ✓ | L 24-28 |
| Oct 31 | @ Wartburg | L 13-48 2% ✓ | L 14-63 |
| Nov 7 | @ Nebraska Wesleyan | W 41-34 68% | — |
| Nov 14 | vs Central College | L 27-34 31% | — |
Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Simpson (IA)'s win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.
American Rivers by power rating
| # | Team | 2026 | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wartburg | 6-2 | +35.3 |
| 2 |  Coe | 6-2 | +16.7 |
| 3 |  Dubuque | 5-3 | +14.2 |
| 4 |  Central College | 5-3 | +11.3 |
| 5 | Simpson (IA) | 3-5 | +1.2 |
| 6 |  Loras | 2-6 | -7.8 |
| 7 |  Nebraska Wesleyan | 1-7 | -8.8 |
| 8 |  Buena Vista | 1-7 | -24.4 |
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