Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
Venue: Joe Quintal Field, Mitchell, South Dakota
Weather Forecast (Mitchell, SD)
Temperature: 63°F at kickoff, warming to 68°F by late afternoon
Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 8–12 mph from the northwest
Impact: Mild crosswinds could affect special teams, but otherwise excellent football conditions
Injury Report (Projected)
(NAIA programs rarely release official injury reports; based on recent availability trends)
Morningside Mustangs:
RB2 questionable (ankle) – limited carries last week
Starting CB probable (shoulder) – expected to play
Dakota Wesleyan Tigers:
QB1 probable (concussion protocol) – cleared for practice, expected to start
WR1 questionable (hamstring) – game-time decision
Key Player Matchups
Morningside QB vs. DWU Secondary
Morningside’s QB has thrown for 1,200+ yards and 12 TDs through 5 games.
DWU’s secondary has allowed 240+ passing yards in 4 of 6 games.
DWU RB1 vs. Morningside Front Seven
DWU’s lead back averages 88 yards per game.
Morningside’s defense allows just 95 rushing yards per game (top-20 nationally).
Special Teams Edge
Morningside kicker is 7-for-8 on FGs this season.
DWU has struggled in coverage, allowing a punt return TD earlier this year.
Recent Team Form
Morningside (4–1):
W vs. Doane (42–14)
W vs. Hastings (38–17)
W vs. Concordia (31–21)
W vs. Mount Marty (45–10)
L vs. Benedictine (Top-5 opponent, 35–28)
Trend: Balanced offense (37.2 PPG) and stout defense (17.4 PPG allowed).
Dakota Wesleyan (2–4):
L vs. Dordt (41–20)
L vs. Northwestern (38–14)
W vs. Jamestown (28–21)
L vs. Concordia (35–17)
W vs. Briar Cliff (24–20)
L vs. Midland (31–14)
Trend: Inconsistent; offense averaging 19.0 PPG, defense allowing 31.5 PPG.
Team Records & Conference Context
Morningside: 4–1 overall, 3–0 GPAC (title contender, nationally ranked)
Dakota Wesleyan: 2–4 overall, 1–3 GPAC (mid-to-lower tier, fighting for respectability)
Series History
All-Time Series: Morningside leads 19–1 since joining the GPAC
Last Meeting (2024): Morningside won 49–14 in Sioux City, IA
Trend: Morningside has dominated the series, winning 19 straight; average margin of victory in last 5 meetings is +27.
Betting Trends:
Morningside is 3–2 ATS this season.
DWU is 2–4 ATS, covering both wins.
The Over has hit in 3 of Morningside’s 5 games.
Morningside is 7–1 ATS in last 8 vs. DWU.
Historical Betting Results:
Morningside has covered in 6 of last 7 meetings.
Average total points in last 3: 63.
Projected Final Score: Morningside 42, Dakota Wesleyan 17
Game Odds
Morningside Mustangs – 21
Dakota Wesleyan Tigers 56
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
