Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Sea Foam Stadium (capacity ~5,500)
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT)
Broadcast: NSIC Network / Local Radio (AM 1230 The Fan – Mankato)
Weather Forecast (St. Paul, MN)
Conditions: Partly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Temperature: ~66°F at kickoff, dropping into the low 60s by evening
Wind: 6–9 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Minnesota State Mavericks:
QB Jacob Fenske – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Charles Coleman – Probable (ankle tweak)
Concordia–St. Paul Golden Bears:
QB J. McCoy – Questionable (hand bruise)
WR Malik Jackson – Probable (hamstring tightness)
Key Player Matchups
QB Jacob Fenske (Minnesota State) vs CSP Secondary
Fenske has led a balanced Mavericks offense; CSP’s secondary has been vulnerable to big plays.
RB Charles Coleman (MSU) vs LB Brian Williams (CSP)
Coleman is the Mavericks’ workhorse; Williams leads CSP in tackles.
QB J. McCoy (CSP) vs MSU Pass Rush
McCoy has struggled with turnovers; MSU’s defensive front averages 3+ sacks per game.
WR Malik Jackson (CSP) vs CB Jalen Smith (MSU)
Jackson is CSP’s top deep threat; Smith is MSU’s most experienced cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Minnesota State (3–1, 2–1 NSIC)
W 36–7 @ Jamestown
L 17–14 @ Minnesota Duluth
W 34–16 vs Minot State
W 38–14 vs Northwest Missouri State
Offense: 31.2 PPG Defense: 18.5 PPG
Concordia–St. Paul (1–4, 1–3 NSIC)
L 27–22 vs Jamestown
L 31–10 @ Northern State
W 27–21 @ Minot State
L 61–7 vs Minnesota Duluth
L 38–7 @ Quincy
Offense: 14.6 PPG Defense: 33.6 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Minnesota State leads the series comfortably
Recent:
2024: MSU 33–20
2023: MSU 45–14
Trend: MSU has won the last several meetings, often by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
MSU: 3–1 ATS last 4
CSP: 1–4 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
MSU covered in 2024’s 33–20 win
CSP has failed to cover in 3 of last 4 NSIC games
Projected Score: Minnesota State 38 – Concordia–St. Paul 13
Game Odds
Minnesota State Mavericks – 21.5
Concordia–St. Paul Golden Bears 54
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
