D2-CFB Game Preview: U-Mary Marauders (2-3) vs. Jamestown Jimmies (0-4)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Rollie Greeno Field at Taylor Stadium

Location: Jamestown, North Dakota

Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT)

Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local ND Sports Network

Weather Forecast (Jamestown, ND)

Conditions: Partly cloudy, breezy fall afternoon

Temperature: ~64°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 50s by evening

Wind: 10–14 mph (crosswinds could affect special teams)

Impact: Passing game may be slightly impacted; expect more emphasis on the run.

Injury Report

U-Mary Marauders:

QB Alex Martinez – Probable (ankle soreness)

RB Chris Thomas – Questionable (hamstring)

Jamestown Jimmies:

QB Tyler Johnson – Probable (shoulder soreness)

WR Malik Brown – Probable (knee bruise)

Key Player Matchups

QB Alex Martinez (Mary) vs Jamestown Secondary

Martinez has been steady, but Jamestown’s defensive backs have been opportunistic at home.

RB Chris Thomas (Mary) vs LB Jaden Ross (Jamestown)

Thomas is Mary’s workhorse; Ross leads Jamestown in tackles.

QB Tyler Johnson (Jamestown) vs Mary Pass Rush

Johnson has struggled under pressure; Mary’s front seven averages multiple sacks per game.

WR Malik Brown (Jamestown) vs CB Marcus Hall (Mary)

Brown is Jamestown’s top target; Hall is Mary’s best cover corner.

Recent Team Form

University of Mary (2–3, 1–3 NSIC)

W 28–22 vs Midland (8/28/25)

L 42–7 @ Wayne State (NE) (9/6/25)

L 21–20 vs #11 Augustana (9/13/25)

W 40–9 @ Southwest Minnesota State (9/20/25)

L 53–14 vs Northern State (9/27/25)

Offense: ~25.8 PPG Defense: ~29.4 PPG

Jamestown Jimmies (0–4, NAIA Independent transitioning)

L 37–7 @ Augustana (SD)

L 12–7 vs Southwest Minnesota State

L 36–13 @ Minnesota State Mankato

L 33–22 vs Concordia‑St. Paul

Offense: ~12.2 PPG Defense: ~37.0 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Mary leads the series 1–0

Recent:

2024: Mary 23–6 (Bismarck, ND)

Trend: This is only the second meeting in modern program history.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Mary: 2–3 ATS last 5

Jamestown: 0–4 ATS last 4

Historical Betting Results:

Mary covered in 2024’s 23–6 win

Jamestown has failed to cover in 4 straight vs NCAA DII opponents

Projected Score: University of Mary 31 – Jamestown 13

Game Odds

U-Mary Marauders         – 14.5

Jamestown Jimmies       49

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025

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