Venue & Game Details
Location: Ron & Carol Cope Stadium, Kearney, NE
Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. CT
Event: UNK Homecoming Game
Broadcast: MIAA Network / Griffon Sports Network
Weather Forecast (Kearney, NE)
Kickoff Temp: ~81°F
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Wind: SSW at 8–10 mph
Impact: Minimal; excellent conditions for both passing and rushing attacks
Injury Report
Missouri Western: No major injuries reported; QB Kane Donovan remains the starter.
Nebraska–Kearney: RB Isaiah Harris (MIAA rushing leader, 698 yards, 6 TDs) missed last week vs Pittsburg State but is expected to be available.
Player Matchups
Missouri Western Griffons
QB Kane Donovan: 1,226 yards, 8 TD, 4 INT; No. 4 in MIAA passing yards.
WR Malik Moore: 3 TDs, 62 yards and 2 scores last week.
WR Gyasi Smith: Team-high 7 catches for 65 yards vs Emporia State.
Defense: No. 1 in MIAA rush defense (97.2 YPG allowed).
Nebraska–Kearney Lopers
RB Isaiah Harris: 698 rushing yards (7th nationally), 6 TDs.
QB balanced attack: 889 passing yards, 7 TDs.
DE Xavier Morrow: MIAA leader in TFLs (8) and 3 sacks.
CB Ife Current: 4 INTs (MIAA leader), including a pick-six.
Defense: Leads MIAA in sacks (18) and takeaways (14).
Key Battle: Missouri Western’s elite run defense vs. UNK’s run-heavy offense led by Harris.
Team Records & Recent Form
Missouri Western
L vs Emporia State 50-14
L @ Fort Hays State 31-23
L vs Central Missouri 34-26
W vs Missouri S&T 27-10
L @ Augustana 30-26
Nebraska–Kearney
L @ Pittsburg State 23-6
W @ Washburn 31-24
W vs Emporia State 34-20
W @ Fort Hays State 26-7
W vs Chadron State 41-21
L @ Wayne State (NE) 28-21
Series History
All-time (since 2012): Missouri Western leads 7-4.
Last meeting (Oct 19, 2024): UNK 24, MWSU 23 (decided by last-second FG).
Last 2 meetings: Both decided by a game-winning field goal.
Betting Trends
Missouri Western: 1-4 SU, 1-4 ATS; 3-2 O/U.
Nebraska–Kearney: 4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS; 3-3 O/U.
UNK has won 2 of last 3 vs MWSU, both by one score.
MWSU has covered in 3 of last 5 road games.
Projected Score: Nebraska–Kearney 27, Missouri Western 17
Game Odds
Missouri Western Griffons 51
Nebraska–Kearney Lopers – 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
