D2-CFB Game Preview: Michigan Tech Huskies (4-1) vs. Davenport Panthers (2-3)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex, Caledonia, MI (Davenport University)

Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. ET

Event: Davenport Homecoming 2025

Broadcast: ESPN+ / GLIAC Network

Weather Forecast (Grand Rapids/Caledonia, MI)

Kickoff Temp: ~69°F

Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild fall afternoon

Wind: Light SW at 6–8 mph

Impact: Minimal; excellent football weather

Injury Report

Michigan Tech: No major injuries reported; QB and RB rotations intact.

Davenport: No major injuries reported; QB Tyler Phommachanh expected to play despite heavy rushing workload.

Player Matchups

Michigan Tech Huskies

QB steady starter: 1,100+ yards, 9 TD, 3 INT.

RB committee: 600+ combined yards, 7 TD.

WR top target: 350 yards, 3 TD.

Defense: Allowing 19.6 PPG, strong against the run.

Davenport Panthers

QB Tyler Phommachanh: 294 rushing yards (7.2 YPC), limited passing attempts.

RB Adonis White: 289 yards, 2 TD.

WR Anthony Bradford: 200+ yards, 2 TD.

Defense: Allowing 31.2 PPG, vulnerable against balanced offenses.

Key Battle: Michigan Tech’s balanced offense vs. Davenport’s run-heavy scheme led by Phommachanh.

Team Records & Recent Form

Michigan Tech

W vs Bemidji State 37-17

W @ South Dakota Mines 45-9

W @ Hillsdale 34-21

L vs Upper Iowa 21-14

W @ Wayne State 48-24

Davenport

W @ Gannon 21-12

W vs Truman 28-27

L @ Northern Michigan 35-16

L vs Grand Valley State 37-14

L vs Ferris State 38-10

Series History

All-time (since 2017): Davenport leads 4-3

Last meeting (Oct 12, 2024): Davenport 24, Michigan Tech 20

Davenport has won 3 straight in the series (2022–2024).

Betting Trends

Michigan Tech: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS; 3-2 O/U

Davenport: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS; 3-2 O/U

Davenport has covered in 3 straight vs Michigan Tech.

Michigan Tech overs have hit in 3 of last 5 games.

Projected Score: Michigan Tech 31, Davenport 24

Game Odds

Michigan Tech Huskies                  – 6.5

Davenport Panthers                       51

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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