Kickoff: 12:00 PM CT
Venue: Jerome Berg Field, Mayville, North Dakota
Broadcast: Mayville State Athletics Live Stream / Local Radio
Weather Forecast (Mayville, ND)
- Temperature: ~63°F (17°C) at kickoff
- Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild fall afternoon
- Wind: 8–10 mph from the northwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Slight crosswinds may affect special teams, otherwise excellent football weather
Injury Report
- Dickinson State Blue Hawks:
- RB2 questionable (ankle)
- Defensive end probable (shoulder)
- Mayville State Comets:
- WR1 probable (hamstring tightness)
- Offensive line rotation healthy
Key Player Matchups
- Quarterbacks:
- Dickinson State: QB averaging ~185 passing yards/game, but turnover‑prone (5 INTs in 4 games).
- Mayville State: QB more efficient, completing 62% of passes with 7 TDs to 3 INTs.
- Ground Game:
- DSU RB committee vs. MSU front seven – Blue Hawks average 140 rush yards/game.
- MSU RB1 (if fully healthy) could be decisive against DSU’s linebackers.
- Defensive Edge:
- DSU pass rush (10 sacks in 4 games) vs. MSU offensive line (allowed 6 sacks total).
Recent Team Form
- Dickinson State Blue Hawks (2–2 overall)
- W 30–15 vs. Valley City State (Aug 28)
- W 33–16 at Montana State–Northern (Sept 13)
- L 7–35 vs. Carroll College (Sept 20)
- L at Montana Western (Sept 27)
- Mayville State Comets (2–2 overall)
- W 49–20 vs. Judson (Aug 28)
- L 6–17 at Concordia (Sept 6)
- W 20–13 at Nebraska Wesleyan (Sept 13)
- L 17–21 vs. Arizona Christian (Sept 27)
Series History
- 2024: Dickinson State 42, Mayville State 14
- 2023: Dickinson State 35, Mayville State 10
- Last 5 Meetings: Dickinson State leads 5–0
- Trend: Blue Hawks have dominated the series, winning by an average margin of 22 points.
Betting Trends
- Dickinson State:
- 2–2 ATS this season
- Unders hit in 3 of 4 games (defense stronger than offense)
- Mayville State:
- 2–2 ATS this season
- Overs hit in 2 of last 3 games (defense inconsistent late in games)
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: DSU covered easily (‑10 spread, won 42–14).
- 2023: DSU covered (‑7.5 spread, won 35–10).
- Trend: Bettors backing DSU and the Under have profited in recent years.
Game Odds
Dickinson State Blue Hawks – 7
Mayville State Comets 48
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
