Venue & Game Details
Location: Bob Cunningham Field at Memorial Stadium, Wayne, NE
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. CT
Event: NSIC Conference Game
Broadcast: NSIC Network / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Wayne, NE)
Kickoff Temp: ~67°F
Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild fall afternoon
Wind: NW at 10–12 mph
Impact: Slight wind could affect special teams and deep passing
Injury Report
Bemidji State: WR Jake Hill returned last week from injury, scoring on a 44-yard TD reception. No new major injuries reported.
Wayne State: No major injuries reported; RB Dawson Forgy (121 YPG, 7 TDs) fully active.
Player Matchups
Bemidji State Beavers
QB Connor Carver: 431 rushing yards, 4 TD; dual-threat leader.
QB Bart McAninch: 48-71 passing, 67.6% completions, 2 TD.
WR Drayton Lehman: 30 catches, 290 yards.
WR Jake Hill: Returned from injury with a 44-yard TD.
DB Caden Bolte: 42 tackles, 7 pass breakups.
K Connor Mantelli: Perfect 4-for-4 FG, 14/15 PAT.
Wayne State Wildcats
QB Bennett Dannenbring: 562 yards, 7 TD, 6 INT.
RB Dawson Forgy: 121.2 YPG, 7 TD, 5.9 YPC.
WR Dane Petersen: 22 catches, 235 yards, 5 TD.
LB Jes Krcil: 53 tackles, 10 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 2 FF.
Special Teams: K Boston Hensley (2-6 FG), P Jacob Borrall (40.2 avg).
Key Battle: Bemidji’s QB rushing attack vs. Wayne State’s front seven led by Krcil.
Team Records & Recent Form
Bemidji State
W vs Northern State 24-21
W @ Minot State 28-21
L vs Augustana 42-14
L vs Sioux Falls 56-23
L @ Winona State 21-17
L @ Michigan Tech 37-17
Wayne State
L @ Winona State 21-14
W vs SW Minnesota State 51-6
W @ MSU Moorhead 27-14
W @ Northern State 26-7
W vs Mary 42-7
L vs Nebraska-Kearney 28-21
Series History
All-time (since 1990): Bemidji State leads 12-11
Last meeting (Nov 2, 2024): Bemidji State 37, Wayne State 20
Bemidji State has won 5 straight (2018–2024).
Wayne State’s last win: 2014 (35-13).
Betting Trends
Bemidji State: 2-4 SU, 2-4 ATS; 4-2 O/U
Wayne State: 3-3 SU, 3-3 ATS; 3-3 O/U
Bemidji has won 5 straight in the series.
Wayne State is 3-1 at home this season.
Projected Score: Bemidji State 31, Wayne State 28
Game Odds
Bemidji State Beavers 48.5
Wayne State Wildcats – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
