Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT
Venue: Chet Anderson Stadium, Bemidji, Minnesota
Capacity: ~5,000
Coverage: NSIC Network Live Stream / Local Radio via KBUN 1450 AM & 94.5 FM
Event: Senior Day & Annual Bemidji Lions Club Game
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Kickoff Temperature: ~71°F (22°C)
Wind: 5–8 mph from the southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking games
Injury Report
Sioux Falls Cougars
QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after strong Week 2 performance
RB1 (Probable) – No reported injuries; leads team in rushing yards
CB2 (Questionable) – Hamstring tightness, game-time decision
Bemidji State Beavers
QB Connor Carver (Probable) – 219 rush yds, 2 TDs; 163 pass yds, 1 TD through two games
WR Michael Schurman (Probable) – Only Beaver with a receiving TD this season
LB1 (Probable) – Leading tackler Caden Bolte (14 solo tackles) healthy
Recent Form
Sioux Falls
Week 1: Loss to nationally ranked opponent
Week 2: Win over non-conference foe — balanced offense, improved red-zone efficiency
2024 Finish: 8–3 overall, 7–3 NSIC (3rd place)
Bemidji State
Week 1: Loss to Michigan Tech — led early but scoreless in 2nd half
Week 2: Loss to Winona State — same pattern, all points scored in first half
2024 Finish: 10–4 overall, NCAA DII playoff quarterfinalist
Series History
All-Time: Bemidji State leads 1–0 in recent meetings
Last Meeting: BSU won 28–24 on Sept. 21, 2024 — late defensive stand sealed victory
Key Player Matchups
Carver (BSU) vs. USF Front Seven: Dual-threat QB will test Cougars’ gap discipline
USF RB1 vs. BSU Run Defense: Cougars’ ground game vs. a Beavers unit allowing big 2nd-half gains in 2025
Special Teams: BSU’s return game vs. USF’s coverage units — potential hidden-yardage swing
Betting Trends
Sioux Falls is 6-2 ATS in last 8 road games
Bemidji State is 5-1 ATS in last 6 home games vs. NSIC opponents
The Under has hit in 4 of the last 5 BSU games
Game Odds
Sioux Falls Cougars – 3.5
Bemidji State Beavers 46.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
