Venue: Charlotte & Gordon Hansen Stadium, Jamestown, North Dakota (home of the Jimmies)
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET
Weather Forecast (Jamestown, ND)
Conditions: Partly sunny, breezy
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling to 65°F (18°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
Minnesota State Mavericks:
QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
Jamestown Jimmies:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
Mavericks QB1 vs. Jamestown Secondary – Minnesota State’s passing game has been efficient; Jimmies’ DBs are thin with a starter out.
Jamestown QB1 vs. MSU Pass Rush – Jimmies’ offense has struggled to protect the QB; Mavericks’ defensive front could dominate.
RB Committee (MSU) vs. Jamestown Front Seven – Mavericks’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Jimmies must win the line of scrimmage.
WR1 (Jamestown) vs. MSU Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; MSU must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: First official NSIC meeting between the programs.
Context: Minnesota State is a perennial DII powerhouse, while Jamestown is still adjusting to NSIC competition.
Betting Trends
Minnesota State is 6-2 ATS in last 8 NSIC games.
Jamestown is 1-7 ATS in last 8 overall.
The Over has hit in 5 of MSU’s last 7 games.
Jamestown has scored under 14 points in 5 of its last 6 games.
Historical Betting Results
2024 (MSU): -10.5 vs. Wayne State, won 31-14 → Cover, Under
2024 (Jamestown): +14.5 vs. Northern State, lost 28-7 → No Cover, Under
2023 (MSU): -7.5 vs. Sioux Falls, won 35-21 → Cover, Over
Game Odds
Minnesota State-Mankato Mavericks – 21.5
Jamestown Jimmies 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
