Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Biesiot Activities Center, Dickinson, North Dakota (home of the Blue Hawks)
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
- Broadcast: DSU Athletics Live Stream, Rewind 94.9 FM (Carroll radio), Frontier Conference Network
Weather Forecast (Dickinson, ND)
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Temperature: 73°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling to 66°F (19°C) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 12–15 mph from the northwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Ideal football weather; wind could slightly affect special teams and deep passing
Injury Report
- Carroll Fighting Saints:
- QB1 Kaden Huot (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Dickinson State Blue Hawks:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB Kaden Huot (Carroll) vs. DSU Secondary – Huot has shown flashes of big-play ability but must avoid turnovers after a costly interception vs. Montana Tech.
- RB Committee (Carroll) vs. DSU Front Seven – Carroll’s ground game is averaging over 150 yards per game; DSU’s linebackers must contain it.
- WR1 (DSU) vs. Carroll Corners – With DB1 out, Carroll’s secondary depth will be tested against DSU’s top receiver.
- Special Teams: Carroll’s kicking game has been inconsistent; DSU has a reliable kicker who could swing a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Carroll Fighting Saints (1-1):
- W vs. Eastern Oregon 28-14 (Aug. 30)
- L vs. #11 Montana Tech 30-19 (Sep. 6)
- Balanced attack but plagued by penalties and turnovers; defense has been opportunistic.
- Dickinson State Blue Hawks (1-0):
- W vs. Valley City State 30-15 (Aug. 28)
- Bye week before Carroll matchup
- Strong defensive showing in opener; offense efficient in red zone.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Carroll leads 6-2 (dating back to early 2000s NAIA playoff and non-conference matchups)
- Most Recent: Carroll 27, Dickinson State 14 (2023)
- Context: Carroll has historically dominated, but DSU has been a consistent NAIA playoff qualifier and is tough at home.
Betting Trends
- Carroll is 4-1 ATS in last 5 vs. Dickinson State.
- Dickinson State is 6-2 ATS in last 8 home games.
- The Under has hit in 5 of the last 7 Carroll games.
- Carroll is 5-0 straight up in last 5 vs. DSU.
Historical Betting Results
- 2023: Carroll -6.5, won 27-14 → Cover, Under
- 2022: Carroll -3.5, won 24-17 → Cover, Under
- 2021: Carroll -7.5, won 31-21 → Cover, Over
Game Odds
Carroll Fighting Saints – 4.5
Dickinson State Blue Hawks 48
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
