Wayne State (Nebraska)
7-4 2025 finalWayne State is a Nebraska regional program that has climbed into NSIC South contention under coach Logan Masters — and proved it in 2025 by defeating #13 Augustana 38-31 in the historic Egg Bowl rivalry.
The Wildcats are on the prowl.
Wayne State is a Nebraska regional program that has climbed into NSIC South contention under coach Logan Masters — and proved it in 2025 by defeating #13 Augustana 38-31 in the historic Egg Bowl rivalry.
Wayne State went 7-4 overall and 5-1 in the NSIC South Division in 2025, earning a share of the division title. Coach Logan Masters (4th season since 2022) has elevated the program from regional underdog to South Division contende…
Offseason
69 days
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The 2026 Outlook
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Aspiration Ladder
Brief Part III §33.4 · Wayne State (Nebraska)
The baseline for a successful season.
Earns a Super Region playoff qualifier bid.
Entry into the 32-team national bracket.
The Division II national championship game.
Wayne State (Nebraska) · Next-Season Outcome Band
Floor / Base / Ceiling
Variance assumed at ±2 wins from last-season record. Replace with the season-path projection once preview data is built.
Who We Are
Fanbase Health Index · Wayne State (Nebraska) · low confidence
Growing (65)
Home-Field Advantage · Wayne State (Nebraska) · 2018-present
Above-Average
71% home win rate vs 64% on the road. margin runs +3.4 better at home.
Act IIILast Season Reviewed
2025 season · tap to expand
Recent Form · last 10 games
Warming
Four of five. The board favors this trend.
Northern Sun Standing · 2025
7th in the Northern Sun
Wayne State (Nebraska) is 7th of 13 in the Northern Sun at 7-4. The path to the title is steep — the focus is on playoff positioning and rivalry wins.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Duluth | 10-2 |
| 2 | Minnesota State Mankato | 10-4 |
| 3 | Augustana University (SD) | 9-2 |
| 4 | Minnesota State Moorhead | 8-3 |
| 5 | Northern State | 7-4 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls | 7-4 |
| 7 | Wayne State (NE) | 7-4 |
| 8 | Winona State | 6-5 |
| 9 | Bemidji State | 4-7 |
| 10 | University of Mary | 4-7 |
| 11 | Minot State | 3-8 |
| 12 | Concordia University St Paul | 2-9 |
| 13 | Southwest Minnesota State | 1-10 |
Schedule Strength · Wayne State (Nebraska) · 2025
Balanced
Average opponent win rate 51% across 11 finalized games. Balanced slate across the conference slate.
Moment of the Year · Wayne State (Nebraska) · 2025
Won 42-7 vs University of Mary
Week 2 of 2025. A statement margin. Recruiting boards re-rendered overnight.
From the Archive — Wayne State (Nebraska)
2025: Lost 14-21 at Winona State
In 2025, the program lost 14-21 at Winona State — a close road result, 7 points either way.
Wildcats own the night.