Sauk Rapids‑Rice at Elk River — Friday, Sept. 5 (6 p.m. CDT)

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Sauk Rapids‑Rice travels to Elk River for a nonconference showdown on Friday, Sept. 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CDT at Elk River (the game entry is listed at 4:00 p.m. PDT); follow the official game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/football/games/5722325-sauk-rapidsrice-vs-elk-river

Quick look

• Matchup: Sauk Rapids‑Rice Storm at Elk River Elks

• When: Friday, Sept. 5 — 6 p.m. Central (local time)

• Where: Elk River, Minn.

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/football/games/5722325-sauk-rapidsrice-vs-elk-river

What to watch

The Elks and Storm renewed the rivalry last season when Elk River rolled past Sauk Rapids‑Rice, 58‑19, on Sept. 27, 2024. That lopsided result will be fresh in both programs’ minds as they open a new season of nonconference play. Use the game page above for lineup updates and any late changes.

Fan and pick info (SBLive)

• Elk River fans: 32 — picks: 1 — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/football/teams/242075-elk-river-elks

• Sauk Rapids‑Rice fans: 33 — picks: 0 — team page: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/football/teams/244482-sauk-rapidsrice-storm

Picks on SBLive are for fan engagement and fun. These numbers and fan counts can change — follow the teams to increase their fan totals and make picks for the team you want to see win.

Notes and next games

• Last meeting (Sept. 27, 2024): Elk River 58, Sauk Rapids‑Rice 19 — box score and recap: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/football/games/4573537-elk-river-vs-sauk-rapidsrice

• Next on the schedule: Elk River hosts St. Francis on Sept. 12 (game page: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/football/games/5722329-st-francis-vs-elk-river). Sauk Rapids‑Rice travels to Brainerd on Sept. 12 (game page: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/football/games/5721876-sauk-rapidsrice-vs-brainerd).

Weather and streaming

No streaming or ticket links were provided. Check the game page for any weather updates or livestream information as kickoff approaches.

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive and make your picks on the game page to join the conversation — picks are for fun and may change. For the latest scores, updates and fan activity, keep the Elk River vs. Sauk Rapids‑Rice game page bookmarked: https://scorebooklive.com/minnesota/football/games/5722325-sauk-rapidsrice-vs-elk-river