Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM MDT
- Venue: Nelson Stadium, Helena, Montana
- Capacity: ~7,000
- Conference: Frontier Conference
- Event: Carroll College Homecoming – Presented by Ascent Bank
Weather Forecast (Helena, MT)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~19°C (66°F), cooling into the mid-50s by late evening
- Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light clouds
- Wind: 10–15 km/h from the west
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Ideal fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
- Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears:
- QB group healthy; starter has averaged ~220 passing yards per game.
- RB rotation intact, with one back averaging 95+ yards per game.
- Secondary thin after injuries in the Week 3 loss to Montana Western.
- Carroll Fighting Saints:
- QB group healthy; starter threw for 2 TDs in the 35–7 win at Dickinson State (Sept 20).
- WR corps intact, including a top target who had 100+ yards vs. Montana Tech.
- DL slightly banged up but starters expected to play.
(Note: NAIA programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Rocky Mountain QB vs. Carroll Secondary
- Rocky’s QB has been efficient but turnover-prone under pressure.
- Carroll’s secondary has forced 5 INTs in three games.
- Carroll QB vs. Rocky Defensive Front
- Carroll QB has been steady, leading an offense averaging 28 ppg.
- Rocky’s front seven has allowed 180+ rushing yards per game.
- Running Game Battle
- Rocky RB averaging nearly 100 yards per game.
- Carroll RB committee averaging 150+ yards per game.
Recent Team Form
- Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears (1–2, 0–1 Frontier)
- L 20–37 vs. Montana Tech (Aug 30)
- W 27–20 vs. Eastern Oregon (Sept 6)
- L 21–35 @ Montana Western (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Passing game shows flashes of explosiveness.
- Weaknesses: Defense allowing 30+ ppg.
- Carroll Fighting Saints (2–1, 0–0 Frontier)
- W 20–0 @ MSU–Northern (Aug 30)
- L 19–30 vs. Montana Tech (Sept 6)
- W 35–7 @ Dickinson State (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
- Weaknesses: Passing game inconsistent in loss to Montana Tech.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are Frontier Conference rivals.
- Carroll is a perennial Frontier contender, while Rocky Mountain is looking to climb back into the playoff picture.
- This is Carroll’s conference home opener and Homecoming game.
Series History
- All-time series: Carroll leads.
- Last 5 meetings: Carroll has won 4 of 5.
- 2024 season: Carroll defeated Rocky Mountain 28–17 in Billings.
- Trend: Carroll has historically controlled the rivalry, especially at Nelson Stadium.
Betting Trends
- Rocky Mountain:
- 1–2 ATS in 2025
- 1–4 ATS in last 5 Frontier games
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
- Carroll:
- 2–1 ATS in 2025
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 home games
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Under
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Carroll -7.5 covered in a 28–17 win (Under cashed).
- 2023: Carroll -6.5 covered in a 31–20 win (Over cashed).
- 2022: Rocky Mountain +3.5 upset Carroll 24–21 (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears 51.5
Carroll Fighting Saints – 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
