Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT
Venue: Homer Bryce Stadium, 700 E. College St., Nacogdoches, Texas
Capacity: ~14,575
Coverage: ESPN+ / Radio: Q107.7 FM (Nacogdoches) & Sul Ross State Athletics Radio
Weather Forecast (Nacogdoches, TX)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, warm evening
Kickoff Temperature: ~82°F (28°C)
Wind: 4–7 mph from the south-southeast
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact: Ideal early-season football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking games
Injury Report
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after 2-TD performance vs. Abilene Christian
RB1 (Probable) – 80+ yards rushing in Week 2, no reported injury
WR2 (Questionable) – Minor ankle sprain, limited in practice
LB1 (Probable) – Shoulder wrap, cleared for contact
Sul Ross State Lobos
QB1 (Probable) – Expected to start after full participation in practice
RB1 (Questionable) – Hamstring tightness, game-time decision
CB1 (Out) – Knee injury, expected to miss 2–3 weeks
Recent Form
Stephen F. Austin
Week 1: Lost at Houston 27–0 — offense struggled to move the ball against FBS defense
Week 2: Lost at #16/17 Abilene Christian 28–20 — competitive showing, improved offensive rhythm
2024 Finish: 6–5 overall, 3–3 UAC
Strength: Balanced offensive attack, experienced QB play
Sul Ross State
Week 1: Lost to UT Permian Basin 75–7 — faced a major talent gap against top LSC opponent
2024 Finish: 2–9 overall, 2–7 LSC
Strength: Special teams return game, opportunistic secondary
Series History
All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs
Context: Non-conference matchup; SFA looking for first win of 2025, Sul Ross aiming to rebound from a tough opener
Key Player Matchups
SFA QB1 vs. SRSU Secondary: Lumberjacks’ vertical passing game vs. a Lobos defense missing a starting cornerback
SRSU RB1 vs. SFA Front Seven: Lobos’ inside run game will test a Lumberjacks defense that has been stout against the run in early 2025
Special Teams: SFA’s kicker perfect on FGs this season; SRSU’s return unit averaged 22 yards per kick return in 2024
Betting Trends
Stephen F. Austin is 7-3 ATS in last 10 home games vs. non-conference opponents
Sul Ross State is 2-8 ATS in last 10 road games
The Over has hit in 4 of the last 5 SFA games
Game Odds
Sul Ross State Lobos 56.5
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks – 35.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
