D2-CFB Game Preview:Truman State Bulldogs (2-1) vs. Missouri S&T Miners (0-3)

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Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET)
Venue: Allgood-Bailey Stadium, Rolla, Missouri (Capacity: ~8,000)
Broadcast: GLVC Sports Network / ESPN+

Weather Forecast (Rolla, MO)

Temperature: ~83°F (28°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by the 4th quarter

Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–7 mph)

Impact: Warm but comfortable; no weather disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Truman State (2–1, 0–0 GLVC):

QB Nolan Hair – Healthy; efficient passer with 4 TDs, 1 INT through three games.

RB Shamar Griffith – Healthy; averaging 5.2 YPC, 2 TDs.

WR Jake Ellis – Healthy; 14 receptions, 2 TDs.

Defense – LB Ben Thomas (leading tackler) healthy; no major injuries reported.

Missouri S&T (0–3, 0–0 GLVC):

QB Braden Lammers – Healthy; 3 TDs, 4 INTs through three games.

RB Aaron Shaw – Healthy; 180 rushing yards, 1 TD.

WR Drew McIntyre – Healthy; 12 receptions, 1 TD.

Defense – Depth concerns after allowing 30+ points in each of first three games.

Key Player Matchups

QB Nolan Hair (TSU) vs. S&T Secondary

Hair’s accuracy and decision-making will test a Miners defense that has struggled against the pass.

RB Shamar Griffith (TSU) vs. S&T Front Seven

Griffith’s ability to establish the run could open up Truman’s balanced offense.

QB Braden Lammers (S&T) vs. TSU Pass Rush

Lammers must avoid turnovers against a Bulldogs defense that thrives on pressure.

WR Jake Ellis (TSU) vs. S&T Corners

Ellis’ red-zone ability could be decisive in a close game.

Recent Team Form

Truman State Bulldogs (2–1, GLVC)

9/13: W 28–27 vs. Davenport

9/6: L 20–17 @ Washburn

8/30: W 35–14 vs. Southwest Baptist

Trend: Offense averaging 26.7 PPG; defense allowing 20.3 PPG.

Missouri S&T Miners (0–3, GLVC)

9/13: L 27–10 @ Missouri Western

9/6: L 27–24 @ Northeastern State

8/30: L 51–10 vs. Methodist

Trend: Offense averaging 14.7 PPG; defense allowing 35+ PPG.

Series History

All-time series: Truman State leads 6–0 since joining the GLVC.

Last meeting (2024): Truman State won 48–17 in Kirksville.

2023: Truman State won 24–14 in Rolla.

Missouri S&T has never beaten Truman State in GLVC play.

Betting Trends

Truman State:

3–2 SU in last 5 games.

3–2 ATS in last 5.

Unders hit in 3 of last 5.

Missouri S&T:

1–4 SU in last 5 games.

1–4 ATS in last 5.

Overs hit in 3 of last 5.

Head-to-Head: Truman has covered in 5 of the last 6 meetings.

Historical Betting Results

Truman State: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; unders common when defense dominates.

Missouri S&T: Struggles ATS in GLVC play; overs frequent when defense collapses.

GLVC Trends: Road favorites cover ~59% of the time in September conference games.

Game Odds

Truman State Bulldogs                  – 13.5

Missouri S&T Miners                     48

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025