Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Harvey Randall Wickes Memorial Stadium (capacity ~6,300)
Location: University Center, Michigan
Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM ET
Broadcast: FloSports / GLIAC Digital Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Special Note: Homecoming 2025 at Saginaw Valley State
Weather Forecast (University Center, MI)
Conditions: Partly sunny, crisp fall afternoon
Temperature: ~68°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by evening
Wind: 7–10 mph
Impact: Mild breeze could affect special teams, otherwise excellent football weather
Injury Report
Northern Michigan Wildcats:
QB Alex Bueno – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Nic Nora – Questionable (hamstring)
Saginaw Valley State Cardinals:
QB Andrew Britton – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Isaiah Marshall – Probable (knee bruise)
LB Jalen Smith – Questionable (concussion protocol)
Key Player Matchups
QB Alex Bueno (NMU) vs SVSU Secondary
Bueno has been a dual‑threat, averaging over 200 passing yards and 50 rushing yards per game.
WR Nic Nora (NMU) vs CB Marcus Hall (SVSU)
Nora is NMU’s top target; Hall is SVSU’s best cover corner.
QB Andrew Britton (SVSU) vs NMU Pass Rush
Britton has been efficient, but NMU’s defensive front has been disruptive in recent weeks.
RB Isaiah Marshall (SVSU) vs LB Chase Koch (NMU)
Marshall is SVSU’s workhorse back; Koch leads NMU in tackles and TFLs.
Recent Team Form
Northern Michigan (2–2, 0–0 GLIAC)
W 37–17 vs Bemidji State (#16)
W 34–21 @ Hillsdale
L 21–14 vs Upper Iowa
L 44–27 vs Alma (Homecoming 2024)
Offense: ~28.5 PPG Defense: ~27.0 PPG
Saginaw Valley State (3–1, 0–0 GLIAC)
W 42–21 vs Northwood (Axe Bowl)
W 31–20 vs Gannon
L 28–24 @ New Haven
W 35–14 vs Northeastern State (Red Feather Game)
Offense: ~34.5 PPG Defense: ~20.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Saginaw Valley State leads the series comfortably
Recent:
2024: SVSU 38–21 (Marquette)
2023: SVSU 31–17
2022: SVSU 41–14
Trend: SVSU has won 3 straight, all by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
NMU: 2–3 ATS last 5
SVSU: 4–1 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
SVSU has covered in 3 straight vs NMU
NMU has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 GLIAC games
Projected Score: Saginaw Valley State 34 – Northern Michigan 20
Game Odds
Northern Michigan Wildcats 52.5
Saginaw Valley State Cardinals – 14
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
