Game Overview
Date & Time: Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Kickoff 5:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Bulldog Stadium, 1109 W. Kingsbury Street, Seguin, TX 78155
Surface: Artificial Turf
Broadcast: YouTube (via Texas Lutheran Athletics)
Weather Report (Seguin, TX – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, hot early evening
Temperature: ~92°F (33°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 80s by the 4th quarter
Wind: Light, ~6–8 mph from the southeast
Precipitation:
Impact: Heat could test depth and conditioning, especially for high‑tempo offensive series
Injury Report
Trinity (TX): No major injuries reported entering opener under head coach Jerheme Urban
Texas Lutheran: No major injuries reported; head coach Carl Gustafson returns a healthy roster
Recent Team Form (End of 2024)
Trinity – Last 5 Games
L 22–29 vs Mary Hardin‑Baylor (NCAA Playoffs)
W 38–24 @ Millsaps
W 34–7 vs Southwestern (TX)
W 26–7 @ Hendrix
W 38–35 (OT) vs Berry
Texas Lutheran – Last 5 Games
L 3–65 @ Linfield (NCAA Playoffs)
W 17–10 (OT) vs Southwestern (TX)
W 46–23 @ Centenary (LA)
W 45–10 vs Lyon College
W 28–6 vs McMurry
Key Player Matchups
Trinity QB vs. TLU Secondary
Trinity’s offense averaged over 35 PPG in 2024; their QB efficiency will be tested by a Bulldogs secondary that forced multiple turnovers in last year’s upset win.
TLU QB vs. Trinity Pass Rush
TLU’s balanced attack will need quick reads to neutralize a Trinity front that allowed fewer than 15 PPG in SAA play.
Trinity WR Corps vs. TLU Corners
Trinity’s top wideouts are capable of stretching the field; TLU must avoid giving up explosive plays early.
TLU RB Corps vs. Trinity Front Seven
Establishing the run is key for TLU to control tempo and keep Trinity’s offense off the field.
Series History
All-Time: Texas Lutheran leads 7–5 since 2010
Last Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 – Texas Lutheran 35, Trinity 20 (San Antonio, TX)
Recent Trend: Teams have split the last 4 meetings (2–2)
Largest Margin of Victory: Trinity 52–14 (2022)
Smallest Margin of Victory: Trinity 28–27 (2016)
Betting Trends (Based on Recent Seasons)
Trinity
8–2 SU in last 10 games
6–4 ATS in last 10 games
Over in 4 of last 6 games
Texas Lutheran
5–5 SU in last 10 games
4–6 ATS in last 10 games
Over in 3 of last 5 games
Head-to-Head
Over has hit in 3 of last 4 meetings
Home team is 3–1 SU in last 4 matchups
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Trinity’s revenge angle after 2024 home loss to TLU
TLU’s home‑field advantage and confidence from last year’s upset
Both teams’ offensive efficiency vs. defenses that can generate turnovers
Weather: hot but otherwise neutral impact
Game Odds
Trinity (TX) Tigers – 9.5
Texas Lutheran Bulldogs 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025
