Venue & Game Details
Location: Trojan Field, Madison, SD
Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Overcast skies, chilly fall afternoon
Temperature: ~44°F at kickoff
Wind: 12–15 mph from the northwest
Impact: Wind could limit deep passing; expect heavier reliance on the run game and short-yardage plays.
Injury Report
Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears: QB1 healthy, WR2 questionable (ankle). RB rotation intact. Defensive line missing one starter (shoulder).
Dakota State Trojans: QB1 healthy, RB1 probable (hamstring). OL depth thin with one starter out. Secondary fully healthy.
Key Player Matchups
Dakota State QB vs. Rocky Mountain Secondary: DSU averages ~230 passing yards per game, with multiple explosive vertical threats. Rocky Mountain’s secondary has struggled against top-tier quarterbacks.
Rocky Mountain RB vs. DSU Front Seven: Rocky averages ~150 rushing yards per game, but DSU’s defense has been stout, holding opponents under 20 points in several wins.
Special Teams: DSU kicker reliable inside 40 yards; Rocky has struggled in coverage units.
Recent Team Form
Rocky Mountain:
Last 5: 1-4, including a win over Montana Tech (27–24). Losses to Carroll College, College of Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and Southern Oregon.
Strength: Balanced offense, capable of scoring quickly.
Weakness: Defense allows nearly 30 points per game.
Dakota State:
Last 5: 4-1, including wins over Nebraska Wesleyan (37–7), Valley City State (28–14), Presentation (42–10), and Dickinson State (31–28). Loss came to Waldorf (24–21).
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
Weakness: Vulnerable against physical run-heavy teams.
Team Records
Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears: 3-5 overall, 2-4 Frontier Conference
Dakota State Trojans: 6-2 overall, 4-1 NSAA
Series History
Recent Meetings:
2024: Dakota State 31–20 win
2023: First meeting in recent history
Trend: DSU has the edge in recent matchups.
Betting Trends:
Rocky Mountain is 1-4 ATS in last 5.
Dakota State is 4-1 ATS in last 5.
Head-to-head: DSU covered in last year’s meeting.
Historical Betting Results: DSU has consistently covered spreads against Rocky Mountain, winning outright in dominant fashion.
Projected Score: Dakota State 31, Rocky Mountain 17
Game Odds
Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears 48.5
Dakota State Trojans – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
