D2-CFB Game Preview: Michigan Tech Huskies (2-0) vs. Hillsdale Chargers (1-0)

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Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Frank “Muddy” Waters Stadium, Hillsdale, Michigan
Capacity: ~8,500
Coverage: Mix 93.5 WKMJ Radio / Live Stats via Hillsdale Athletics

Weather Forecast (Hillsdale, MI)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Kickoff Temperature: ~74°F (23°C)

Wind: 5–7 mph from the southwest

Precipitation Chance: <10%

Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking games

Injury Report

Michigan Tech Huskies

QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after 2 TD performance vs. No. 16 Bemidji State in opener

RB1 (Probable) – No reported injuries; rushed for 90+ yards in Week 1

LB1 (Questionable) – Shoulder soreness, game-time decision

Hillsdale Chargers

QB1 (Probable) – Coming off efficient passing game in Week 2 win

WR2 (Out) – Hamstring strain, 2–3 weeks recovery

DE1 (Probable) – Knee brace, cleared for contact

Recent Form

Michigan Tech

Week 1: Defeated No. 16 Bemidji State 37–17 — balanced offense, +2 turnover margin

Bye in Week 2 — extra prep time for Hillsdale

2024 Finish: 5–6 overall, 2–5 GLIAC

Hillsdale

Week 1: Lost to Indianapolis 31–14 — struggled to stop the run

Week 2: Defeated Lake Erie 28–10 — defense forced 3 turnovers, offense controlled tempo

2024 Finish: 4–7 overall, 3–5 G-MAC

Series History

All-Time: Michigan Tech leads recent series 3–1

Last Meeting: Michigan Tech won 31–20 in 2024 — Huskies’ defense held Chargers to under 300 total yards

Key Player Matchups

Michigan Tech QB vs. Hillsdale Secondary: Huskies’ vertical passing attack vs. a Chargers defense that allowed multiple deep completions in Week 1

Hillsdale RB1 vs. Michigan Tech Front Seven: Chargers’ inside run game will test a Tech defense that limited Bemidji State to

Special Teams: Michigan Tech’s kicker perfect in Week 1; Hillsdale’s punt coverage allowed a long return last week

Betting Trends

Michigan Tech is 4-1 ATS in last 5 non-conference games

Hillsdale is 2-5 ATS in last 7 home games

The Under has hit in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams

Game Odds

Michigan Tech Huskies                  – 4.5

Hillsdale Chargers                           46.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025

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