WINONA, Minn. – The Winona State University football team prepares to play the University of Mary on November 8th at 12:00pm in Bismarck N.D.
The NSIC matchup will feature the Marauders who defeated Minot State, 36-21, last week. The Warriors fell on the road to Sioux Falls, 49-24, a week ago in Sioux Falls S.D.
Winona State won the most recent matchup against the Marauders 48-7, on October 12th, 2024.
Winona State Notes:
- The Warriors (4-5, 4-4 NSIC) enter the 2025 season voted to finish ninth in the NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
- Brian Curtin is in his first year as head coach of the Warriors.
- WSU finished 2-3 on the road last season and 2-4 in 2023.
- Winona State is 8-1 all time against UMary, including winning the last eight matchups with the Marauders.
- Quarterback Jackson Flottmeyer will look to bounce back after last week's loss. Flottmeyer is 148-of-248 for 1,622 yards and 18 total touchdowns on the 2025 campaign.
- Jahmani Muhammad has been finding a groove for the Warriors. Muhammad has run for over 120 yards in each of the last two games.
- Receivers Nolan Ginskey and Joe Sikma are set to usher the receiving attack. Ginskey leads the squad with 455 receiving yards on 35 catches. Sikma has a team-leading 40 receptions for 434 yards. Both wideouts have four touchdowns apiece on the 2025 season.
- The defense will turn to Conner Haggerty to limit the UMary offensive attack that comes in averaging 28.4 points a game. Haggerty is leading the NSIC with 6.5 sacks and three forced fumbles.
- Blake Schraufnagel is a huge component to the Warriors defense as well. Schraufnagel leads the team with 62 tackles on the year.
- As a team, the Warriors have 58 TFLs and 26 sacks on the 2025 campaign.
- Evan Swanstrom is 4-for-5 on field goals this season.
- Winona State is undefeated when giving up less than 20 points a game.
Following this week's game, the Warriors host their regular season finally against Southwest Minnesota State University on November 15th. Kickoff is set for 12:00pm at Altra Federal Credit Union in Winona, Minn.
UMary Notes:
- The Marauders (4-5, 3-5 NSIC) enter the 2025 season voted to finish 12th in the NSIC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
- Marauders enter the weekend after a 36-21 victory at Minot State in last week's contest.
- UMary are seventh in the NSIC in points per game (28.4) and 10th in points allowed per game (31.3).
- Jordan Polo Soloman leads a deep quarterback room with 1,005 yards with six touchdown passes and three picks on the 2025 season.
- On the ground, the Marauders Xavier Brackenridge is leading the team's backfield. Brackenridge has amassed 488 yards on 110 carries this season with three rushing TDs.
- Andrew Trandahl scored two rushing touchdowns in last week's win on his 62 rushing yards.
- Damani Wilks is the receiver to watch this Saturday. Wilk hauled in 42 passes for 755 yards and four scores on the campaign. Tight end Luke Bodine leads the team with eight receiving touchdowns.
- Defensively, Christopher Federico is the leading tackler for UMary with 56 tackles including six TFLs and 1.5 sacks.
- Defensive back Abram Jopp picked off three passes this season for the Marauders.
Following this week's matchup, UMary travels to Bemidji State for the regular season finale. Gametime is set for 1:00pm in Bemidji, Minn.
