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Dakota Wesleyan moves home football opener to 11 a.m. for heat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 11:49 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

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Summary

Dakota Wesleyan University adjusted the start time of its September 5 football home opener against Doane University to 11 a.m. The two-hour shift from the original 1 p.m. start time is a precautionary measure due to an expected high temperature of 95 degrees and high humidity levels. The game at Joe Quintal Field serves as the Great Plains Athletic Conference opener for both institutions. Dakota Wesleyan enters the contest following a 35-27 road loss to Dakota State. Doane University, meanwhile, arrives in Mitchell after receiving a forfeit victory following the cancellation of its game against Texas College on August 29. This scheduling adjustment marks the second time in four seasons the program has moved a September kickoff forward to avoid extreme heat conditions.

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•Dakota Wesleyan hosts Doane University at 11 a.m. on September 5.
•The start time was moved up two hours due to a forecast of 95-degree heat.
•The game is the first Great Plains Athletic Conference matchup of the season for both teams.
•Dakota Wesleyan previously moved a home game against Hastings in 2023 due to heat.

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11:49 PMYahoo Sports — DWU football game Saturday moved up to 11 a.m. due to heat

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Sep. 1—MITCHELL — Dakota Wesleyan University's football home opener on Saturday, Sept. 5 has been moved up two hours due to expected hot weather conditions. DWU will host Doane University at 11 a.m. Saturday at Joe Quintal Field, moved up two hours from the traditional 1 p.m. start time. The National Weather Service forecast for Saturday calls for a high temperature of 95 degrees and humid ...
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