D2-CFB Game Preview: Upper Iowa Peacocks (4-1) vs. Truman State Bulldogs (2-3)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Stokes Stadium, Kirksville, MO

Kickoff: 11:00 a.m. CT

Broadcast: GLVC Sports Network / ESPN+

Weather Forecast (Kirksville, MO)

Kickoff Temp: ~64°F, warming to 70°F by afternoon

Conditions: Mostly sunny, low humidity

Wind: Light NW at 6–8 mph

Impact: Minimal; excellent conditions for both passing and rushing

Injury Report

Upper Iowa: No major injuries reported

Truman State: No major injuries reported

Player Matchups

Upper Iowa Peacocks (4-1, 2-0 GLVC)

QB (Rotation): Efficient, mistake-free football; offense averaging 32.4 PPG

RB Committee led by J. Daniels: 420 yards, 5 TD

WR M. Johnson: 356 yards, 4 TD (deep threat)

Defense: Allowing just 19.8 PPG; strong against the run

Truman State Bulldogs (2-3, 1-1 GLVC)

QB Gage Baker (Fr.): 1,060 yards, 8 TD, 4 INT; promising young arm

WR Jacoby Ogbonna (Fr.): 29 catches, 304 yards, 3 TD

RB Balanced backfield: 140 YPG rushing

Defense: Allowing 31.4 PPG; vulnerable against explosive passing attacks

Key Battle: Upper Iowa’s balanced offense vs. Truman’s young secondary.

Team Records & Recent Form

Upper Iowa (4-1)

W @ Michigan Tech 21-14

W vs South Dakota Mines 58-14

W vs Lincoln (MO) 31-10

W @ Missouri S&T 36-26

L @ Drake 41-7

Truman State (2-3)

L @ Indianapolis 30-20

W @ Missouri S&T 49-20

W vs Davenport 28-27 (OT)

L @ Butler 37-27

L @ Washburn 20-17

Series History

All-time: Truman State leads 5-0 (dating back to 1941)

Last meeting (Oct 5, 2024): Truman State 26, Upper Iowa 23 in Fayette, IA

Truman has won the last five straight, including two one-score games in 2023 and 2024

Betting Trends

Upper Iowa: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS; 3-2 O/U

Truman State: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS; 3-2 O/U

Upper Iowa has covered in 3 of last 4 games

Truman State has lost 3 of last 4 but covered in 2 of those

Game Odds

Upper Iowa Peacocks     – 4.5

Truman State Bulldogs  49.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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