Venue & Logistics
- Stadium: Alumni Coliseum, Butte, Montana (home of Montana Tech).
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM MDT (2:00 PM CDT).
- Capacity: ~4,000.
- Surface: Artificial turf.
- Event: Montana Tech Homecoming 2025.
Weather Forecast (Butte, MT)
- Conditions: Partly cloudy, crisp fall afternoon.
- Temperature at kickoff: ~16°C (61°F).
- Winds: 10–15 km/h from the west.
- Chance of rain: 20%.
- Impact: Cool, breezy conditions — could affect long field goals and deep passing.
Injury Report
- Dakota State Trojans (3–1):
- QB1 healthy, averaging ~215 passing yards/game.
- RB1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
- Defense missing one starting linebacker (out for season).
- Montana Tech Orediggers (5–0):
- QB1 healthy, dual‑threat with 12 total TDs this season.
- WR1 probable after hamstring tightness.
- OL depth thin after losing a starter in Week 3.
Key Player Matchups
- Dakota State QB vs. Montana Tech Secondary:
DSU’s QB has been efficient (8 TDs, 3 INTs). Montana Tech’s secondary has forced 7 INTs in 5 games. - Montana Tech QB Mobility vs. DSU Front Seven:
Tech’s QB has rushed for 200+ yards this season. DSU must contain him to avoid broken plays. - DSU RB vs. Montana Tech Run Defense:
DSU averages 160 rushing yards/game. Montana Tech has allowed just 110 rushing yards/game. - WR1 Battle:
Montana Tech’s WR1 (averaging 90 yards/game) vs. DSU’s CB1 — a matchup that could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
- Dakota State (3–1):
- W vs. Valley City State (27–14).
- W vs. Mayville State (31–17).
- L at Dickinson State (28–21).
- W vs. Presentation (45–10).
- Trend: Balanced offense, defense allowing 20 PPG.
- Montana Tech (5–0):
- W vs. #5 Montana Western (38–27).
- W at #25 Carroll (30–19).
- W vs. Rocky Mountain (34–23).
- W at #24 Southern Oregon (37–14).
- W vs. #25 College of Idaho (Sept. 27).
- Trend: Undefeated, averaging 35 PPG, defense allowing just 20 PPG.
Series History
- All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Limited meetings; Montana Tech leads the series.
- Recent Meetings:
- 2022: Montana Tech defeated Dakota State.
- 2021: Montana Tech also victorious.
- Trend: Montana Tech has historically controlled the matchup.
Betting Trends
- Montana Tech Orediggers:
- 5–0 ATS this season.
- 3 of last 5 games have gone under due to defensive strength.
- Dakota State Trojans:
- 2–2 ATS this season.
- 3 of last 4 games have gone over due to defensive lapses.
Historical Betting Results
- 2022: Montana Tech –10, won 35–14 → Cover, Under.
- 2021: Montana Tech –7, won 28–17 → Cover, Under.
- 2019: Montana Tech –14, won 42–21 → Cover, Over.
Game Odds
Dakota State Trojans 53
Montana Tech Orediggers – 14
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
