Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Allgood‑Bailey Stadium (capacity ~8,000)
Location: Rolla, Missouri
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: GLVC Sports Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Weather Forecast (Rolla, MO)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Temperature: ~74°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 6–10 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Upper Iowa Peacocks:
QB Tyler McTaggart – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Chris Allen – Questionable (hamstring)
Missouri S&T Miners:
QB Andrew Britton – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Jaden Lucas – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Tyler McTaggart (Upper Iowa) vs Missouri S&T Secondary
McTaggart has been efficient in UIU’s 2–2 start, but S&T’s secondary has forced turnovers in recent weeks.
RB Chris Allen (UIU) vs LB Jalen Smith (S&T)
Allen is UIU’s workhorse; Smith leads S&T in tackles.
QB Andrew Britton (S&T) vs Upper Iowa Pass Rush
Britton has been steady, but UIU’s defensive front has been disruptive.
WR Jaden Lucas (S&T) vs CB Marcus Hall (UIU)
Lucas is S&T’s top target; Hall is UIU’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Upper Iowa (2–2, 0–1 GLVC)
W 41–7 @ Drake (8/29/25)
W 58–14 vs South Dakota Mines (9/13/25)
L 21–14 vs Michigan Tech (9/20/25)
W 31–10 vs Lincoln (MO) (9/27/25)
Offense: ~36.0 PPG Defense: ~13.0 PPG
Missouri S&T (3–1, 1–0 GLVC)
W 51–10 vs Methodist (8/31/25)
W 24–17 @ Northeastern State (9/7/25)
W 27–10 vs Missouri Western (9/14/25)
W 49–20 vs Truman State (9/21/25)
L 42–40 @ Southwest Baptist (9/28/25)
Offense: ~39.0 PPG Defense: ~24.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Missouri S&T leads the modern series
Recent:
2024: Missouri S&T 51–7
2023: Missouri S&T 31–6
2023 (earlier non‑conference): Upper Iowa 38–26
Trend: Missouri S&T has won 2 of the last 3, including a dominant 51–7 victory in 2024.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Missouri S&T: 3–2 ATS last 5
Upper Iowa: 2–3 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
Missouri S&T covered in 2024’s 51–7 win
Upper Iowa covered in 2023’s 38–26 upset
Projected Score: Missouri S&T 34 – Upper Iowa 24
Game Odds
Upper Iowa Peacocks 56
Missouri S&T Miners – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
