Kickoff: 12:00 PM CT
Venue: MDU Resources Community Bowl, Bismarck, North Dakota
Capacity: ~7,000
Coverage: NSIC Network Live Stream / Local Radio via KXRB 1000 AM (Augustana) & KFYR 550 AM (Mary)
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Kickoff Temperature: ~74°F (23°C)
Wind: 6–9 mph from the southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking games
Injury Report
Augustana Vikings
QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after 2 TD performance in opener vs. Missouri Western
RB1 (Probable) – 100+ yards rushing in Week 1, no reported injury
LB1 (Questionable) – Shoulder soreness, game-time decision
Mary Marauders
QB1 (Probable) – Expected to start after full participation in practice
WR2 (Out) – Hamstring strain, 2–3 weeks recovery
CB1 (Questionable) – Knee soreness, game-time decision
Recent Form
Augustana (SD)
Week 1: Defeated Missouri Western 30–26 — balanced offense, +1 turnover margin
2024 Finish: 8–3 overall, 6–1 NSIC South (playoff berth)
University of Mary
Season opener — first action since 2024, when they finished 2–9 overall, 1–6 NSIC North
Closed 2024 with a 52–3 loss to Minnesota State
Series History
All-Time: Augustana leads 11–1
Last Meeting: Augustana won 49–0 in 2024 — Vikings’ defense forced 3 turnovers, offense rolled for 500+ yards
Key Player Matchups
Augustana QB vs. Mary Secondary: Vikings’ vertical passing game vs. a Marauders defense that allowed over 250 pass yards per game in 2024
Mary RB1 vs. Augustana Front Seven: Marauders’ inside run game will test a Vikings defense that held Missouri Western to under 100 rushing yards in Week 1
Special Teams: Augustana’s kicker perfect in opener; Mary’s return unit averaged 22 yards per kick return last season
Betting Trends
Augustana is 8-2 ATS in last 10 games vs. NSIC North opponents
Mary is 2-8 ATS in last 10 home games
The Over has hit in 4 of the last 5 Augustana games
Game Odds
Augustana (SD) Vikings – 24.5
Mary Marauders 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
