D2-CFB Game Preview: Indianapolis Greyhounds (3-1) vs. Truman State Bulldogs (2-2)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff Time: 2:30 PM ET (1:30 PM CT local)

Venue: Stokes Stadium, Kirksville, Missouri (Capacity ~4,000, turf surface)

Broadcast: GLVC Sports Network / ESPN+ (regional)

Weather Forecast (Kirksville, MO)

Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff

Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–9 mph)

Precipitation:

Impact: Ideal fall football weather; no disruptions expected

Injury Report (Projected)

(Note: D-II programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)

UIndy Greyhounds:

QB healthy, averaging 250+ YPG passing.

RB rotation intact, led by a 100-yard rusher in 2 of last 3 games.

Secondary missing one CB (questionable).

Truman State Bulldogs:

QB healthy, but OL depth thin after Week 2 injury.

RB1 probable (ankle).

Defensive line fully intact.

Key Player Matchups

UIndy QB vs. Truman Secondary
UIndy’s passing game has been efficient, with multiple 200+ yard outings. Truman’s DBs must prevent explosive plays.

Truman RB vs. UIndy Front Seven
Truman relies on a physical run game. UIndy’s linebackers must contain early-down runs to force passing situations.

Special Teams
UIndy has been consistent in the kicking game; Truman has had miscues that cost field position.

Recent Team Form

Indianapolis Greyhounds (3–1, 1–0 GLVC):

W vs Marian (45–21)

W @ Findlay (38–35)

W vs Ashland (33–26)

W vs McKendree (47–19)

Strength: Balanced offense, averaging 40+ PPG.

Weakness: Defense has allowed 26+ in 3 of 4 games.

Truman State Bulldogs (2–2, 1–0 GLVC):

L @ Washburn (20–17)

L @ Butler (37–27)

W vs Missouri S&T (49–20)

W vs Southwest Baptist (35–21)

Strength: Ground game averaging 180+ YPG.

Weakness: Defense inconsistent against high-powered offenses.

Conference vs. Conference

Both teams are GLVC rivals.

UIndy: Picked No. 1 in the GLVC preseason poll.

Truman State: Picked No. 2 in the GLVC preseason poll.

This is a potential conference title preview.

Series History

All-time series: UIndy leads 11–1

Recent meetings:

2024: UIndy 41, Truman State 34

2023: UIndy 38, Truman State 17

Trend: UIndy has won 8 straight, but Truman has kept games close (average margin 11 points).

Projected Line: UIndy -9.5 O/U 56.0

Betting Trends:

UIndy is 3–1 ATS this season (modeled).

Truman is 2–2 ATS this season.

UIndy games have gone Over in 3 of 4 due to offensive firepower.

Truman games have gone Over in 2 of 4.

Historical Betting Results (Modeled)

2024: UIndy -7.5 (covered, won 41–34)

2023: UIndy -6.5 (covered, won 38–17)

2022: UIndy -4.5 (covered, won 31–21)

2021: UIndy -3.5 (covered, won 28–20)

Game Odds

Indianapolis Greyhounds             – 10

Truman State Bulldogs                  56

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025

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