Venue & Logistics
Stadium: Biesiot Activities Center, Dickinson, North Dakota
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT (12:00 PM MT local time)
Conference: Frontier Conference (formerly North Star Athletic Association realignment)
Weather Forecast (Dickinson, ND)
Temperature: 59°F at kickoff, dropping to 54°F by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (6–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal fall football weather—no major effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
Dakota State Trojans (3-2):
QB Tray Hettick – Probable (shoulder soreness, practiced fully late in the week)
RB Tyce Ortman – Questionable (ankle, game-time decision)
Secondary thin after CB Jalen Morris left last week’s game (questionable)
Dickinson State Blue Hawks (2-3):
QB Will Madler – Probable (rib bruise, expected to start)
RB Braden Zuroff – Healthy, expected to carry full workload
LB Krew Mathern – Probable (knee soreness, limited practice but cleared)
Key Player Matchups
Dakota State QB Tray Hettick vs. Dickinson State Secondary
Hettick has shown flashes of explosiveness, throwing for nearly 300 yards in a recent outing. Dickinson State’s secondary, however, has been opportunistic with multiple interceptions this season.
Dickinson State RB Braden Zuroff vs. Dakota State Front Seven
Zuroff averages over 100 yards per game and is the centerpiece of the Blue Hawks’ offense. Dakota State has been inconsistent against the run, allowing over 150 rushing yards per game.
Special Teams Edge
Dakota State has struggled in punt coverage, while Dickinson State’s return units have been strong. Hidden yardage could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
Dakota State Trojans (3-2, 1-1 Frontier)
Last Game: Defeated Mayville State 19–14, showing improved offensive rhythm
Strength: Balanced attack with emerging passing game
Weakness: Inconsistent run defense and turnover issues
Dickinson State Blue Hawks (2-3, 0-1 Frontier)
Last Game: Lost 34–32 in triple overtime to Mayville State, despite strong offensive output
Strength: Experienced QB in Madler, strong defensive front led by Mathern
Weakness: Secondary depth and late-game execution
Series History
All-Time Meetings: 40+ (longstanding rivalry from the NSAA era)
Series Record: Dickinson State leads comfortably, having dominated much of the 2010s
Recent Trend: Dickinson State had won 8 straight before Dakota State broke through with a win in 2023.
At Dickinson: Blue Hawks hold a strong advantage historically
Betting Trends:
Dickinson State is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 home games
Dakota State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 road games
The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 meetings
Historical Betting Results:
Dickinson State covered in 6 of the last 8 matchups before 2023
Dakota State’s 2023 upset win was a double-digit underdog cover
Average margin of victory in the last 5 meetings: 12.6 points
Predicted Score: Dickinson State 27, Dakota State 23
Game Odds
Dakota State Trojans 47.5
Dickinson State Blue Hawks – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
