D2-CFB Game Preview: Upper Iowa Peacocks (2-2) vs. Missouri S&T Miners (3-1)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Allgood‑Bailey Stadium (capacity ~8,000)

Location: Rolla, Missouri

Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET)

Broadcast: GLVC Sports Network / ESPN+ simulcast

Weather Forecast (Rolla, MO)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon

Temperature: ~74°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening

Wind: 6–10 mph

Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking

Injury Report

Upper Iowa Peacocks:

QB Tyler McTaggart – Probable (ankle soreness)

RB Chris Allen – Questionable (hamstring)

Missouri S&T Miners:

QB Andrew Britton – Probable (shoulder soreness)

WR Jaden Lucas – Probable (knee bruise)

Key Player Matchups

QB Tyler McTaggart (Upper Iowa) vs Missouri S&T Secondary

McTaggart has been efficient in UIU’s 2–2 start, but S&T’s secondary has forced turnovers in recent weeks.

RB Chris Allen (UIU) vs LB Jalen Smith (S&T)

Allen is UIU’s workhorse; Smith leads S&T in tackles.

QB Andrew Britton (S&T) vs Upper Iowa Pass Rush

Britton has been steady, but UIU’s defensive front has been disruptive.

WR Jaden Lucas (S&T) vs CB Marcus Hall (UIU)

Lucas is S&T’s top target; Hall is UIU’s best cover corner.

Recent Team Form

Upper Iowa (2–2, 0–1 GLVC)

W 41–7 @ Drake (8/29/25)

W 58–14 vs South Dakota Mines (9/13/25)

L 21–14 vs Michigan Tech (9/20/25)

W 31–10 vs Lincoln (MO) (9/27/25)

Offense: ~36.0 PPG Defense: ~13.0 PPG

Missouri S&T (3–1, 1–0 GLVC)

W 51–10 vs Methodist (8/31/25)

W 24–17 @ Northeastern State (9/7/25)

W 27–10 vs Missouri Western (9/14/25)

W 49–20 vs Truman State (9/21/25)

L 42–40 @ Southwest Baptist (9/28/25)

Offense: ~39.0 PPG Defense: ~24.0 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Missouri S&T leads the modern series

Recent:

2024: Missouri S&T 51–7

2023: Missouri S&T 31–6

2023 (earlier non‑conference): Upper Iowa 38–26

Trend: Missouri S&T has won 2 of the last 3, including a dominant 51–7 victory in 2024.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Missouri S&T: 3–2 ATS last 5

Upper Iowa: 2–3 ATS last 5

Historical Betting Results:

Missouri S&T covered in 2024’s 51–7 win

Upper Iowa covered in 2023’s 38–26 upset

Projected Score: Missouri S&T 34 – Upper Iowa 24

Game Odds

Upper Iowa Peacocks     56

Missouri S&T Miners     – 9.5

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