Jamestown Football Preview: Matchup Against UMary
Date & Time:
October 1, 2026, 12:11 PM
By: Ryan Mikkelson, Assistant AD for Athletic Communications
The University of Jamestown football team is back on the road for their third game away in four weeks, facing off against the University of Mary Marauders in Bismarck, N.D.
Game Information
The Teams
Jamestown enters the matchup with a 0-5 record, still searching for their first victory in 2026, and is currently 0-4 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). Last weekend, they lost to Concordia-St. Paul with a score of 31-23.
The Jimmies displayed signs of promise, rushing for a season-high 189 yards led by Andres Bonilla, who rushed for 73 yards. Jacob Mattick contributed another 50 yards, while Emilio Matias added 46 yards. Mattick passed for 114 yards and a touchdown, with Gage Solano also throwing for a score.
Defensively, Xander Jarosh led the team with eight tackles. Jamestown out-rushed CSP but was outgained in total yards overall.
UMary comes into this game with a 2-3 record and 1-3 in the NSIC. They have lost their last two matches, including a 21-14 loss to Northern State last Saturday. Both teams have experienced struggles this season, but UMary’s quarterback, Ryan Blair, has thrown for over 300 yards in back-to-back games, highlighting the offensive potential of the Marauders.
Last Meeting
The last matchup occurred on October 4, 2025, where Jamestown fell 44-22. UMary quickly established a lead, and although Jamestown attempted a comeback, they were unable to close the gap.
Team Stats Comparison
| Stat | Jamestown | University of Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-5, 0-4 NSIC | 2-3, 1-3 NSIC |
| Points/Game | 8.6 | 18.2 |
| Opp. Points/Game | 32.8 | 25.8 |
| Total Yards/Game | 236.4 | 300.2 |
| Passing Yards/Game | 101.2 | 244.6 |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 135.2 | 55.6 |
| 1st Downs/Game | 13.2 | 18.4 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Rate | 21% | 35.2% |
| 4th Down Conversion Rate | 35% | 63.6% |
| Avg. Time of Possession/Game | 26:57 | 33:06 |
Following Saturday’s game, Jamestown will return home for Homecoming, hosting Minot State University on October 10 at 2:00 PM.
