Venue & Game Info
Stadium: SCHEELS Field at Nemzek Stadium (capacity ~6,000)
Location: Moorhead, Minnesota
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT)
Broadcast: NSIC Network / Local Radio (AM 1100/FM 92.3)
Weather Forecast (Moorhead, MN)
Conditions: Partly cloudy skies
Temperature: ~64°F at kickoff, dipping into the upper 50s by evening
Wind: 8–12 mph, light crosswinds possible
Impact: Mild fall conditions; wind could slightly affect special teams play
Injury Report
Minot State Beavers:
QB J. Carter – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Malik Jackson – Questionable (hamstring)
MSU Moorhead Dragons:
QB Tommy Falk – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Grady Bresnahan – Probable (ankle tweak)
Key Player Matchups
QB Tommy Falk (MSUM) vs Minot State Secondary
Falk has been sharp early in 2025, with multiple 200+ yard passing games.
WR Grady Bresnahan (MSUM) vs CB Marcus Hall (Minot St.)
Bresnahan is the Dragons’ top target; Hall is Minot’s most experienced cover corner.
RB Malik Jackson (Minot St.) vs LB Cade Wiese (MSUM)
Jackson is Minot’s best offensive weapon; Wiese leads the Dragons in tackles.
MSUM Offensive Line vs Minot State Pass Rush
Moorhead has protected Falk well; Minot must generate pressure to stay competitive.
Recent Team Form
Minot State (0–4, 0–3 NSIC)
L 27–7 @ Emporia State
L 34–16 @ Minnesota State Mankato (#3)
L 27–21 vs Concordia–St. Paul
L 35–25 @ Winona State
Offense: 17.2 PPG Defense: 30.8 PPG
MSU Moorhead (3–2, 2–2 NSIC)
W 44–37 @ Northern Michigan
W 51–3 @ Southwest Minnesota State
W 45–21 vs Winona State
L 27–17 vs Wayne State (NE)
L 28–14 @ Minnesota Duluth (#16)
Offense: 34.2 PPG Defense: 23.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: MSU Moorhead leads the series comfortably
Recent:
2024: MSUM 49–14
2023: MSUM 45–10
2022: MSUM 36–14
Trend: Dragons have won 10 straight vs Minot, often by large margins.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Minot: 1–4 ATS last 5
MSUM: 3–2 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
MSUM has covered in 3 straight vs Minot
Minot has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 NSIC games
Projected Score: MSU Moorhead 41 – Minot State 17
Game Odds
Minot State Beavers 56.5
MSU-Moorhead Dragons – 21
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
