Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET
Venue: MLC Football Bowl at the Martin Luther College Athletic Complex, New Ulm, Minnesota
Surface: Natural Grass
Broadcast: Martin Luther College Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~79°F (26°C)
Humidity: ~54%
Wind: SSW at 6–9 mph
Impact: Warm but not oppressive; light wind should have minimal effect on passing and kicking games.
Injury Report
Luther College Norse
No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Millikin (33–3).
QB [Starter Name] healthy after 150+ passing yards in opener.
RB rotation intact; OL depth healthy.
Defensive starters available.
Martin Luther College Knights
No significant injuries reported after Week 1 win over Lawrence (33–14).
QB [Starter Name] healthy after 3 total TDs in opener.
WR corps intact; RB1 available.
Defense at full strength.
Key Player Matchups
Luther QB vs. MLC Secondary — Luther’s passing game will look to rebound after being held without a TD in Week 1; MLC’s DBs picked off Lawrence twice.
MLC QB vs. Luther Pass Rush — Knights’ signal-caller was efficient and turnover-free in opener; Luther’s front must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.
Luther RB1 vs. MLC Front Seven — Establishing the run is critical for the Norse to control tempo.
MLC WR1 vs. Luther CB1 — A potential big-play battle; Luther allowed multiple explosive completions to Millikin.
Special Teams — Field position could be pivotal; both teams have reliable kickers and return threats.
Recent Form
Luther Norse
L 3–33 vs. Millikin — Offense struggled to sustain drives; defense gave up 400+ total yards.
2024: 1-9 overall, 0-8 A-R-C.
Martin Luther Knights
W 33–14 @ Lawrence — Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
2024: 5-5 overall, 4-4 UMAC.
Series History
All-time meetings: First-ever meeting between the programs.
Note: Both teams are looking to use this game as a momentum builder before diving into conference play.
Betting Trends & Angles
Luther: 1-9 SU in last 10 games; 3-7 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).
Martin Luther: 6-4 SU in last 10 games; 5-5 ATS.
Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 MLC games; Under in 4 of last 5 Luther games.
Situational: MLC home opener after road win; Luther on road for first time in 2025.
Game Odds
Luther Norse 48.5
Martin Luther Knights – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
