NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Dickinson State (ND) Blue Hawks (2-2) vs. Mayville State Comets (2-2)

Kickoff: 12:00 PM CT
Venue: Jerome Berg Field, Mayville, North Dakota
Broadcast: Mayville State Athletics Live Stream / Local Radio

Weather Forecast (Mayville, ND)

• Temperature: ~63°F (17°C) at kickoff
• Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild fall afternoon
• Wind: 8–10 mph from the northwest
• Precipitation:
• Impact: Slight crosswinds may affect special teams, otherwise excellent football weather

Injury Report

• Dickinson State Blue Hawks:
  • RB2 questionable (ankle)
  • Defensive end probable (shoulder)
• Mayville State Comets:
• WR1 probable (hamstring tightness)
• Offensive line rotation healthy

Key Player Matchups

• Quarterbacks:
  • Dickinson State: QB averaging ~185 passing yards/game, but turnover‑prone (5 INTs in 4 games).
  • Mayville State: QB more efficient, completing 62% of passes with 7 TDs to 3 INTs.
• Ground Game:
  • DSU RB committee vs. MSU front seven – Blue Hawks average 140 rush yards/game.
  • MSU RB1 (if fully healthy) could be decisive against DSU’s linebackers.
• Defensive Edge:
• DSU pass rush (10 sacks in 4 games) vs. MSU offensive line (allowed 6 sacks total).

Recent Team Form

• Dickinson State Blue Hawks (2–2 overall)
  • W 30–15 vs. Valley City State (Aug 28)
  • W 33–16 at Montana State–Northern (Sept 13)
  • L 7–35 vs. Carroll College (Sept 20)
  • L at Montana Western (Sept 27)
• Mayville State Comets (2–2 overall)
• W 49–20 vs. Judson (Aug 28)
• L 6–17 at Concordia (Sept 6)
• W 20–13 at Nebraska Wesleyan (Sept 13)
• L 17–21 vs. Arizona Christian (Sept 27)

Series History

• 2024: Dickinson State 42, Mayville State 14
• 2023: Dickinson State 35, Mayville State 10
• Last 5 Meetings: Dickinson State leads 5–0
• Trend: Blue Hawks have dominated the series, winning by an average margin of 22 points.

Betting Trends

• Dickinson State:
  • 2–2 ATS this season
  • Unders hit in 3 of 4 games (defense stronger than offense)
• Mayville State:
• 2–2 ATS this season
• Overs hit in 2 of last 3 games (defense inconsistent late in games)

Historical Betting Results

• 2024: DSU covered easily (‑10 spread, won 42–14).
• 2023: DSU covered (‑7.5 spread, won 35–10).
• Trend: Bettors backing DSU and the Under have profited in recent years.

Game Odds

Dickinson State Blue Hawks        – 7

Mayville State Comets                   48

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025