Kickoff: 11:00 AM CT
Venue: Laird Stadium, Northfield, Minnesota (Capacity: ~7,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / MIAC Network
Weather Forecast (Northfield, MN)
Temperature: ~69°F (20°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Macalester Scots (MIAC):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Carleton Knights (MIAC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 4 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (Macalester) vs. Carleton Secondary
Campbell’s ability to extend plays and attack vertically will test the Knights’ defensive backs.
RB Jordan Reyes (Macalester) vs. Carleton Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help the Scots control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (Carleton) vs. Macalester Pass Rush
Smith has been efficient but must avoid turnovers against a Scots defense that thrives on pressure.
RB Chris Johnson (Carleton) vs. Macalester Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Macalester Scots (1–0, MIAC)
9/6/25: W 20–15 @ Grinnell
End of 2024: L 44–41 OT @ St. Scholastica, L 33–3 @ Augsburg, L 37–35 vs. Hamline, L 44–7 vs. Concordia-Moorhead, L 36–7 vs. Gustavus
Trend: Snapped a long skid with a gritty road win; offense still finding rhythm.
Carleton Knights (0–1, MIAC)
9/6/25: L 32–14 vs. UW–Whitewater (non-conference)
End of 2024: W 21–9 vs. Hamline, W 51–17 vs. Gustavus, L 56–7 @ Bethel, W 35–14 @ St. Scholastica, L 48–7 vs. Saint John’s
Trend: Strong finish to 2024, but struggled in opener against a WIAC powerhouse.
Series History
Carleton leads the all-time series.
Last meeting (2024): Carleton defeated Macalester 28–7.
Carleton has won 5 of the last 6 meetings.
Macalester’s last win in the series came in 2017.
Betting Trends
Macalester:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 MIAC games.
Carleton:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Carleton has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Macalester: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common due to defensive lapses.
Carleton: Profitable ATS at home; unders frequent when defense dominates.
MIAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~57% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Macalester Scots 47.5
Carleton Knights – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
