Venue & Logistics
Stadium: Papik Field at Al Papik Sports Complex, Crete, Nebraska
Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM CT
Conference: Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) 1][2]
Weather Forecast (Crete, NE)
Temperature: 64°F at kickoff, dropping to 58°F by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Excellent fall football weather—minimal effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
Mount Marty Lancers (3-2):
QB rotation healthy, with sophomore starter expected to continue after strong recent performances
RB depth intact, led by senior back averaging 85 yards per game
WR group healthy, no major injuries reported
Doane Tigers (1-4):
QB rotation unsettled; starter probable after rib soreness last week
RB committee healthy, but OL depth thin after losing a starter to a season-ending knee injury
Defense missing one LB (out, shoulder)
Key Player Matchups
Mount Marty QB vs. Doane Secondary
The Lancers’ passing game has been efficient, averaging 220 yards per game. Doane’s secondary has allowed multiple explosive plays this season.
Doane RB Committee vs. Mount Marty Front Seven
Doane averages 135 rushing yards per game, but Mount Marty’s defense has been stout against the run, allowing just 3.5 yards per carry.
Special Teams Edge
Mount Marty’s kicker has been reliable inside 40 yards, while Doane has struggled in punt coverage. Hidden yardage could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
Mount Marty Lancers (3-2, 2-2 GPAC)
Last Game: Defeated Dakota Wesleyan 27–17, controlling the second half
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense (+4 turnover margin)
Weakness: Penalties (averaging 7 per game)
Doane Tigers (1-4, 0-3 GPAC)
Last Game: Lost 35–7 to Concordia (NE), struggling to sustain drives
Strength: Ground game shows flashes of explosiveness
Weakness: Offensive line protection and defensive stamina
Series History
All-Time Meetings: 3 (since Mount Marty’s football program launched in 2021)
Series Record: Doane leads 2–1
Recent Trend: Mount Marty won in 2024 (28–21), snapping Doane’s 2-game series lead.
At Crete: Doane leads 1–0
Betting Trends:
Mount Marty is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 GPAC games
Doane is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 overall
The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 combined games
Historical Betting Results:
Doane covered in both 2021 and 2022 wins
Mount Marty covered in 2024’s 28–21 victory
Average margin of victory in the series: 8.3 points
Predicted Score: Mount Marty 27, Doane 20
Game Odds
Mount Marty Lancers – 4.5
Doane Tigers 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
