Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Tom Adams Field (capacity ~6,000)
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
Broadcast: FloSports / ESPN Gamecast
Special Note: Wayne State’s 88th Annual Homecoming Game
Weather Forecast (Detroit, MI)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Temperature: ~77°F at kickoff
Wind: 6–9 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Michigan Tech Huskies:
QB Alex Bueno – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Nic Nora – Probable (hamstring tightness)
Wayne State Warriors:
QB Owen Thomas – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Marcus Harris – Questionable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Alex Bueno (MTU) vs Wayne State Secondary
Bueno has passed for 811 yards, 8 TDs, and just 1 INT through four games. His dual‑threat ability (221 rushing yards, 3 TDs) makes him the focal point.
WR Nic Nora (MTU) vs CB Jalen Smith (WSU)
Nora leads MTU with 20 catches, 236 yards, and 3 TDs. Smith will be tasked with containing him.
QB Owen Thomas (WSU) vs MTU Pass Rush
Thomas has struggled behind an inconsistent offensive line; MTU’s front seven, led by Chase Koch (31 tackles, 3 TFL), will look to pressure him.
RB Marcus Harris (WSU) vs LB Chase Koch (MTU)
Harris is WSU’s best chance to control tempo; Koch is MTU’s defensive leader.
Recent Team Form
Michigan Tech (3–1, 0–0 GLIAC)
W 37–17 vs Bemidji State (#16)
W 45–9 @ South Dakota Mines
W 34–21 @ Hillsdale
L 21–14 vs Upper Iowa
Offense: 32.0 PPG Defense: 17.0 PPG
Wayne State (0–4, 0–0 GLIAC)
L 31–14 vs Quincy
L 31–22 @ Wisconsin Lutheran
L 7–3 @ Findlay
L 34–7 vs Tiffin
Offense: 11.0 PPG Defense: 25.8 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Wayne State leads the series narrowly, but Michigan Tech has been competitive.
Recent:
2023: Wayne State 23–21 (Detroit)
2021: Michigan Tech 30–27 (Detroit)
2011: Wayne State 27–10 (Homecoming)
Trend: The last three Homecoming meetings between these schools have all been decided by 10 points or fewer.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Michigan Tech: 3–1 ATS last 4
Wayne State: 0–4 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
MTU covered in 2021’s 30–27 win
WSU covered in 2023’s 23–21 upset
Projected Score: Michigan Tech 31 – Wayne State 13
Game Odds
Michigan Tech Huskies – 14
Wayne State Warriors 49
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
