Venue & Logistics
Venue: Scheels Field at Nemzek Stadium, Moorhead, Minnesota (home of the Dragons)
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET
Competition: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC)
Weather Forecast (Moorhead, MN)
Conditions: Partly sunny, breezy
Temperature: ~69°F (20°C) at kickoff, dipping to 63°F (17°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 10–14 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Passing games may be slightly affected by crosswinds; otherwise, ideal football weather
Injury Report
Wayne State Wildcats:
QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
MSU Moorhead Dragons:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
Wayne State QB1 vs. MSUM Secondary – Wildcats’ passing game has been efficient; Dragons’ banged-up secondary must hold up.
MSUM QB Tommy Falk vs. Wayne State Pass Rush – Falk is one of the NSIC’s most experienced quarterbacks; Wayne’s defensive front must pressure him to limit big plays.
RB Committee (Wayne State) vs. MSUM Front Seven – The Wildcats’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Dragons must win the line of scrimmage.
WR1 (MSUM) vs. Wayne State Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Wayne must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Wayne State leads the series 14–6
Most Recent: Wayne State defeated MSU Moorhead 41-27 in 2024
Trend: Wildcats have won 4 of the last 5 meetings, but games in Moorhead have been more competitive.
Betting Trends
Wayne State is 5-2 ATS in last 7 NSIC games.
MSU Moorhead is 4-2 ATS in last 6 home games.
The Over has hit in 5 of Wayne State’s last 7 games.
Wayne State is 4-1 SU in last 5 vs. MSUM.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Wayne State -7.5, won 41-27 → Cover, Over
2023: Wayne State -6.5, won 35-21 → Cover, Over
2022: Wayne State -3.5, won 31-28 → Cover, Over
2021: MSUM +4.5, won 24-20 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Wayne State (NE) Wildcats – 6.5
Minnesota State Moorhead Dragons 52
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
