Venue & Game Details
Location: Herb Parker Stadium, Minot, ND
Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. CT
Event: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Game
Broadcast: ESPN+ / NSIC Network
Weather Forecast (Minot, ND)
Kickoff Temp: ~61°F
Conditions: Partly cloudy, cool fall afternoon
Wind: NW at 10–12 mph
Impact: Slight wind could affect special teams and deep passing
Injury Report
Jamestown: No major injuries reported; WR Hunter Ruzicka (local standout) expected to play.
Minot State: No major injuries reported; QB Carson Chrisman fully active after strong September performances.
Player Matchups
Jamestown Jimmies
QB Hunter Ruzicka: Local Minot product, dual-threat ability.
RB committee approach: 110 YPG rushing.
WR top target: 220 yards, 2 TD.
Defense: Allowing 34.8 PPG, struggled against run-heavy teams.
Minot State Beavers
QB Carson Chrisman (Sr.): 1,200+ yards, 9 TD, 5 INT.
RB Dawson Forgy: 400+ yards, 4 TD; physical runner.
WR Tyson Ruzicka (Fr.): younger brother of Jamestown’s Hunter; 180 yards, 1 TD.
Defense: Allowing 29.6 PPG, but opportunistic with 7 INTs.
Key Battle: The Ruzicka brothers facing off—Hunter (Jamestown QB) vs. Tyson (Minot WR)—adds a family rivalry subplot.
Team Records & Recent Form
Jamestown
L @ Augustana 37-7
L vs SW Minnesota State 12-7
L vs Minn. State Mankato 36-7
L @ Concordia-St. Paul 33-22
L vs Mary 44-22
Minot State
L @ Emporia State 27-7
L @ Minn. State Mankato 34-16
L vs Concordia-St. Paul 27-21
L @ Winona State 35-25
W vs Bemidji State 28-21
L @ MSU Moorhead 40-37
Series History
All-time: Minot State leads 5-4.
Last meeting (Oct 2, 2010): Minot State 19, Jamestown 14.
Jamestown’s last win: 2008 (48-41).
Betting Trends
Jamestown: 1-4 SU, 1-4 ATS; 4-1 O/U.
Minot State: 2-4 SU, 3-3 ATS; 4-2 O/U.
Minot State has won 3 straight in the series (2008–2010).
Jamestown overs have hit in 4 of 5 games this season.
Projected Score: Minot State 34, Jamestown 24
Game Odds
Jamestown Jimmies 51
Minot State Beavers – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
