Kickoff: 3:00 PM MT (5:00 PM ET)
Venue: Bobcat Stadium, Bozeman, Montana (Capacity: ~20,767)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Bozeman, MT)
Temperature: ~65°F (18°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 50s by evening
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Mercyhurst Lakers (NEC):
QB Adam Urena – Healthy, 658 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games.
RB Brian Trobel – Healthy, 154 yards, 3 TDs.
WR Dylan Evans – Healthy, 252 yards, 1 TD.
Montana State Bobcats (Big Sky):
QB Justin Lamson – Healthy, 321 yards passing, 95 rushing yards.
WR Taco Dowler – Healthy, 125 yards receiving.
RB rotation – No major injuries reported.
Key Player Matchups
QB Adam Urena (Mercyhurst) vs. Montana State Secondary
Urena has been efficient, completing 71% of passes; Bobcats’ defense must limit his rhythm.
RB Brian Trobel (Mercyhurst) vs. MSU Front Seven
Trobel’s 9.6 YPC makes him a dangerous weapon; MSU linebackers must contain him.
QB Justin Lamson (MSU) vs. Mercyhurst Defense
Lamson is a dual-threat; Mercyhurst has struggled against mobile quarterbacks.
WR Dylan Evans (Mercyhurst) vs. CB Caden Dowler (MSU)
Evans is averaging 18 yards per catch; Dowler leads MSU in tackles.
Series History
First-ever meeting between Mercyhurst and Montana State.
Betting Trends
Mercyhurst:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
1–4 SU in last 5 road games.
Montana State:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games went over.
9–1 SU in last 10 home games.
Historical Betting Results
Mercyhurst: Struggles ATS vs. scholarship FCS programs; overs more common when defense breaks down.
Montana State: Strong SU at home, but inconsistent ATS as a heavy favorite.
Big Sky vs. NEC Trends: Big Sky teams cover ~65% of the time in September non-conference games.
Game Odds
Mercyhurst Lakers 59.5
Montana State Bobcats – 31.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
