Wartburg Tops Monmouth 21-7 in Season Opener

Wartburg tops Monmouth 21-7 in season opener

WAVERLY (KWWL) -- No. 9 Wartburg used a pair of second-half touchdowns as the Knights knocked off Monmouth 21-7 to open the 2025 season.

No. 9 Knights secure sixth straight over Scots with 21-7 victory - Wartburg College Athletics

The No. 9-ranked Wartburg College football team (1-0 overall) opened its 2025 campaign with a 21-7 victory over Monmouth College on Saturday night at Walston-Hoover Stadium, marking the Knights' sixth consecutive win in the series.

Williams Tops 100 Yards but Scots Drop Season Opener at No. 9 Wartburg - Monmouth College Athletics

The Monmouth College football team started their season with a 21-7 loss at No. 9 Wartburg on Saturday night. The Scots tied the game in the third quarter but the Knights scored the final 14 points to secure the win. Monmouth starts Midwest Conference play at home next Saturday against Lawrence.