Venue & Game Details
Location: MDU Resources Community Bowl, Bismarck, North Dakota
Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. CT
Event: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) matchup
Broadcast: ESPN+ / NSIC Network
Weather Forecast (Bismarck, ND)
Kickoff Temp: ~59°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
MSU–Moorhead: No major injuries reported; QB Tommy Falk expected to start.
Mary: No major injuries reported; RB rotation intact.
Player Matchups
MSU–Moorhead Dragons
QB Tommy Falk: 1,250 yards, 11 TD, 5 INT.
RB Zach Sweep: 410 yards, 4 TD.
WR Griffin Braaten: 380 yards, 4 TD.
Defense: Allowing 27.8 PPG, but strong pass rush (12 sacks).
Mary Marauders
QB Logan Nelson: 1,100 yards, 9 TD, 6 INT.
RB Danny Kittleson: 320 yards, 3 TD.
WR Darius Robinson: 420 yards, 5 TD.
Defense: Allowing 33.6 PPG, vulnerable against balanced offenses.
Key Battle: Falk’s passing attack vs. Mary’s secondary, which has struggled against top NSIC quarterbacks.
Team Records & Recent Form
MSU–Moorhead
W @ Northern Michigan 44-37
W @ SW Minnesota State 51-3
W vs Winona State 45-21
L vs Wayne State 27-17
L @ Minn. Duluth 28-14
W vs Minot State 40-37
Mary
W vs Midland 28-22
L @ Wayne State 42-7
L vs Augustana 21-20
W @ SW Minnesota State 40-9
L vs Northern State 53-14
W vs Jamestown 44-22
Series History
All-time: MSU–Moorhead leads 10-5.
Last meeting (Nov 16, 2024): MSU–Moorhead 52, Mary 3.
MSU–Moorhead has won 9 straight in the series (2015–2024).
Betting Trends
MSU–Moorhead: 3-3 SU, 3-3 ATS; 4-2 O/U.
Mary: 2-4 SU, 2-4 ATS; 4-2 O/U.
MSUM has covered in 7 of last 9 vs Mary.
Mary overs have hit in 4 of 6 games this season.
Projected Score: MSU–Moorhead 38, Mary 24
Game Odds
MSU-Moorhead Dragons – 11
U-Mary Marauders 54
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
