Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
- Venue: Heedum Field, Fremont, Nebraska
- Capacity: ~5,000
- Conference: Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC)
- Event: Midland Homecoming Game
Weather Forecast (Fremont, NE)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~24°C (75°F), cooling into the upper 60s by evening
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Wind: 10–15 km/h from the southwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruptions expected
Injury Report
- Doane Tigers:
- QB group healthy, but starter has struggled with turnovers (3 INTs in first three games).
- RB rotation intact, though production has been limited behind a young offensive line.
- Secondary thin after injuries in Week 2 vs. Dordt.
- Midland Warriors:
- QB group healthy; starter threw for 2 TDs in the 37–55 loss at Morningside.
- RB rotation intact, with one back averaging 95 yards per game.
- DL slightly banged up but starters expected to play.
(Note: NAIA programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Doane QB vs. Midland Secondary
- Doane has leaned on its passing game but has struggled with turnovers.
- Midland’s secondary has forced multiple interceptions in two of four games.
- Midland RB vs. Doane Defensive Front
- Midland’s rushing attack has been its most consistent weapon.
- Doane has allowed 30+ points in every game so far, including 41 to Dordt.
- Special Teams Edge
- Midland’s kicker has been reliable from mid-range.
- Doane has struggled in punt coverage, giving up long returns.
Recent Team Form
- Doane Tigers (0–3, 0–2 GPAC)
- L 7–20 vs. Hastings (Aug 30)
- L 7–35 @ Concordia (Sept 6)
- L 0–41 vs. Dordt (Sept 13)
- Strengths: Young roster showing flashes of defensive toughness.
- Weaknesses: Offensive struggles (just 14 total points in 3 games).
- Midland Warriors (2–2, 1–2 GPAC)
- W 24–9 @ Hastings (Sept 6)
- W 53–0 vs. Waldorf (Sept 13)
- L 37–55 @ Morningside (Sept 20)
- L 14–28 vs. Concordia (Sept 6 opener vs. NCAA-II Mary not counted in GPAC)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, strong home-field advantage.
- Weaknesses: Defense has allowed 40+ points in two losses.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are GPAC rivals.
- Midland is aiming to climb back above .500 in league play.
- Doane is still searching for its first win of the season.
Series History
- All-time series: Midland leads recent matchups.
- Last 5 meetings: Midland has won 4 of 5.
- 2024 season: Midland defeated Doane 31–14 in Crete, NE.
- Trend: Midland has consistently controlled the rivalry, especially at home.
Betting Trends
- Doane:
- 0–3 ATS in 2025
- 1–6 ATS in last 7 GPAC games
- 4 of last 5 games have gone Under
- Midland:
- 2–2 ATS in 2025
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. Doane
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Midland -10.5 covered in a 31–14 win (Under cashed).
- 2023: Midland -7.5 covered in a 28–17 win (Under cashed).
- 2022: Doane +6.5 upset Midland 24–21 (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Doane Tigers 52.5
Midland Warriors – 17
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
