Venue & Game Details
Location: Martin Luther Bowl, New Ulm, MN
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. CT
Broadcast: UMAC Network / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (New Ulm, MN)
Kickoff Temp: ~64°F
Conditions: Partly sunny, crisp fall afternoon
Wind: NW at 8–12 mph
Impact: Slight effect on special teams; otherwise excellent football weather
Injury Report
Crown (MN): QB rotation intact; RB starter probable after ankle tweak.
Martin Luther: WR top target questionable (hamstring); otherwise full roster available.
Player Matchups
Crown Polars
QB: 850+ yards, 7 TDs, 5 INTs.
RB: 120 YPG combined.
WR leader: 260 yards, 3 TDs.
Defense: Allowed 30+ in 3 of 5 games.
Martin Luther Knights
QB: 1,000+ yards, 9 TDs, 6 INTs.
RB: 140 YPG combined.
WR playmaker: 310 yards, 4 TDs.
Defense: Strong vs run, but secondary has given up 250+ passing yards in 3 games.
Key Battle: Crown’s balanced offense vs. Martin Luther’s secondary, which has been vulnerable against vertical passing.
Team Recent Form
Crown
W @ Hamline 28-21
L vs Simpson 45-7
L vs Minnesota Morris 30-20
W vs Northwestern (MN) 22-3
L @ Greenville 35-14
Martin Luther
W @ Lawrence 33-14
W vs Luther 34-0
L @ UW–Eau Claire 42-6
L @ Minnesota Morris 35-28
L vs Northwestern (MN) 28-21
Series History
All-time: Martin Luther leads 15-8.
Last meeting (Oct 21, 2023): Martin Luther 13, Crown 3.
2022: Crown 26, Martin Luther 20.
Last 10 matchups: 5-5 split.
Betting Trends
Crown: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS; 3-2 O/U.
Martin Luther: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS; 3-2 O/U.
Martin Luther has covered in 3 of last 4 at home vs Crown.
Crown overs have hit in 3 of 5 games this season.
Game Odds
Crown College Polars 49.5
Martin Luther Knights – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
