D2-CFB Game Preview: Jamestown Jimmies (1-4) vs. Minot State Beavers (2-4)

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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

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