Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET)
Venue: Allgood-Bailey Stadium, Rolla, Missouri (Capacity: ~8,000)
Broadcast: GLVC Sports Network / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Rolla, MO)
Temperature: ~83°F (28°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Warm but comfortable; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Truman State (2–1, 0–0 GLVC):
QB Nolan Hair – Healthy; efficient passer with 4 TDs, 1 INT through three games.
RB Shamar Griffith – Healthy; averaging 5.2 YPC, 2 TDs.
WR Jake Ellis – Healthy; 14 receptions, 2 TDs.
Defense – LB Ben Thomas (leading tackler) healthy; no major injuries reported.
Missouri S&T (0–3, 0–0 GLVC):
QB Braden Lammers – Healthy; 3 TDs, 4 INTs through three games.
RB Aaron Shaw – Healthy; 180 rushing yards, 1 TD.
WR Drew McIntyre – Healthy; 12 receptions, 1 TD.
Defense – Depth concerns after allowing 30+ points in each of first three games.
Key Player Matchups
QB Nolan Hair (TSU) vs. S&T Secondary
Hair’s accuracy and decision-making will test a Miners defense that has struggled against the pass.
RB Shamar Griffith (TSU) vs. S&T Front Seven
Griffith’s ability to establish the run could open up Truman’s balanced offense.
QB Braden Lammers (S&T) vs. TSU Pass Rush
Lammers must avoid turnovers against a Bulldogs defense that thrives on pressure.
WR Jake Ellis (TSU) vs. S&T Corners
Ellis’ red-zone ability could be decisive in a close game.
Recent Team Form
Truman State Bulldogs (2–1, GLVC)
9/13: W 28–27 vs. Davenport
9/6: L 20–17 @ Washburn
8/30: W 35–14 vs. Southwest Baptist
Trend: Offense averaging 26.7 PPG; defense allowing 20.3 PPG.
Missouri S&T Miners (0–3, GLVC)
9/13: L 27–10 @ Missouri Western
9/6: L 27–24 @ Northeastern State
8/30: L 51–10 vs. Methodist
Trend: Offense averaging 14.7 PPG; defense allowing 35+ PPG.
Series History
All-time series: Truman State leads 6–0 since joining the GLVC.
Last meeting (2024): Truman State won 48–17 in Kirksville.
2023: Truman State won 24–14 in Rolla.
Missouri S&T has never beaten Truman State in GLVC play.
Betting Trends
Truman State:
3–2 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Missouri S&T:
1–4 SU in last 5 games.
1–4 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: Truman has covered in 5 of the last 6 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Truman State: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; unders common when defense dominates.
Missouri S&T: Struggles ATS in GLVC play; overs frequent when defense collapses.
GLVC Trends: Road favorites cover ~59% of the time in September conference games.
Game Odds
Truman State Bulldogs – 13.5
Missouri S&T Miners 48
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
