Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Carnie Smith Stadium (capacity ~11,910)
Location: Pittsburg, Kansas
Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CT (3:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: Gorilla Sports Network / MIAA Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Special Note: Family Weekend at Pittsburg State
Weather Forecast (Pittsburg, KS)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Temperature: ~79°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 7–11 mph (crosswinds possible)
Impact: Excellent football weather; slight wind may affect long field goals and punts
Injury Report
Nebraska–Kearney Lopers (4–1, 2–1 MIAA):
QB TJ Davis – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Isaiah Johnson – Questionable (hamstring)
Pittsburg State Gorillas (3–2, 2–1 MIAA):
QB Chad Dodson Jr. – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Elijah Harris – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB TJ Davis (UNK) vs PSU Front Seven
Davis is a dual‑threat QB, averaging over 200 total yards per game. PSU’s defensive line must contain his scrambling ability.
RB Isaiah Johnson (UNK) vs LB Clark Griffin (PSU)
Johnson is UNK’s top rusher; Griffin leads PSU in tackles and is a proven run‑stopper.
QB Chad Dodson Jr. (PSU) vs UNK Secondary
Dodson has been efficient in recent wins, but UNK’s secondary has forced multiple turnovers this season.
WR Elijah Harris (PSU) vs CB Marcus Hall (UNK)
Harris is PSU’s deep threat; Hall is UNK’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Nebraska–Kearney (4–1, 2–1 MIAA):
W 31–24 @ Washburn (9/27/25)
W 34–20 vs Emporia State (9/20/25)
L 26–7 vs Fort Hays State (9/13/25)
W 41–21 vs Chadron State (9/6/25)
W 28–21 @ Wayne State (NE) (8/29/25)
Offense: ~32.2 PPG Defense: ~19.6 PPG
Pittsburg State (3–2, 2–1 MIAA):
W 42–29 @ Emporia State (9/27/25)
W 31–16 vs Fort Hays State (9/20/25)
W 17–14 vs Grand Valley State (9/13/25)
L 27–24 @ Central Oklahoma (9/6/25)
L 34–17 @ Ferris State (8/28/25)
Offense: ~28.2 PPG Defense: ~22.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Pittsburg State leads the series comfortably
Recent:
2024: Pittsburg State 20–10 (in Kearney)
2023: Pittsburg State 33–14
2022: Pittsburg State 35–28
Trend: PSU has won 3 straight, holding UNK under 20 points in 2 of those 3 contests.
ATS (Against the Spread):
UNK: 3–2 ATS last 5
PSU: 3–2 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
PSU has covered in 2 of last 3 vs UNK
UNK has failed to cover in 3 straight vs PSU
Projected Score: Pittsburg State 27 – Nebraska–Kearney 20
Game Odds
Nebraska–Kearney Lopers 49.5
Pittsburg State Gorillas – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
