Venue: Mattke Field at the Schwan Regional Event Center, Marshall, Minnesota (home of the Mustangs)
Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET
Weather Forecast (Marshall, MN)
Conditions: Partly sunny, breezy
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling to 66°F (19°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 10–14 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Passing games may be slightly affected by crosswinds; otherwise, ideal football weather
Injury Report
University of Mary Marauders:
QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
UMary QB1 vs. SMSU Secondary – Marauders’ passing game has shown flashes; Mustangs’ DBs must hold up with a starter sidelined.
SMSU QB1 vs. UMary Pass Rush – Mustangs’ offense has struggled in recent years; UMary’s defensive front could dictate tempo.
RB Committee (UMary) vs. SMSU Front Seven – Marauders’ ground game is their offensive anchor; SMSU must win the line of scrimmage.
WR1 (SMSU) vs. UMary Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; UMary must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Competitive NSIC rivalry.
Most Recent: UMary defeated SMSU 15-6 on Nov. 2, 2024.
Trend: UMary has won 2 of the last 3 meetings, including a defensive battle last season.
Betting Trends
UMary is 4-2 ATS in last 6 NSIC games.
SMSU is 1-7 ATS in last 8 overall.
The Under has hit in 5 of UMary’s last 7 games.
UMary is 2-1 SU in last 3 vs. SMSU.
Historical Betting Results
2024: UMary +3.5, won 15-6 → Cover, Under
2023: SMSU -2.5, won 24-17 → Cover, Under
2022: UMary -1.5, won 28-21 → Cover, Over
Game Odds
U-Mary Marauders – 4.5
Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs 45.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
