Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 5:00 PM CT
Venue: Crain Family Stadium, Shawnee, Oklahoma
Broadcast: ESPN Gamecast & local radio affiliates
Weather Forecast (Shawnee, OK)
Kickoff Temp: ~88°F (31°C)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light south wind (5–8 mph)
Impact: Warm conditions could test depth in the second half; hydration and rotation management will be key.
Injury Report
(As of latest available updates — monitor for gameday changes)
Henderson State: No major starters officially ruled out; depth chart intact.
Oklahoma Baptist: No confirmed absences; preseason reports suggest full-strength roster.
Recent Form
Henderson State
L 27-20 vs. Oklahoma Baptist
W 35-17 vs. Southwestern Oklahoma
W 44-10 @ Northwestern Oklahoma
W 42-7 vs. Arkansas Tech
L 42-19 vs. Southern Arkansas
Oklahoma Baptist
L 49-21 vs. Southern Nazarene
L 55-0 vs. Ouachita Baptist
L 24-20 @ Arkansas Tech
L 30-28 @ Northwestern Oklahoma
W 35-17 vs. Southwestern Oklahoma
Series History
All-Time: Henderson State leads 12-1
Last Meeting: Nov. 16, 2024 – Oklahoma Baptist upset Henderson State 27-20 in Arkadelphia.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Henderson State: Returning starter with strong pocket presence; efficient in intermediate passing game.
Oklahoma Baptist: Dual-threat QB with mobility to extend plays; turnover control will be critical.
Skill Positions:
HSU WR corps vs. OBU secondary — Henderson’s vertical threats could exploit OBU’s 2024 pass defense (allowed 260+ yds/game).
OBU RB unit vs. HSU front seven — If OBU establishes the run, they can control tempo and keep HSU’s offense off the field.
Betting Trends
Henderson State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 road games.
Oklahoma Baptist is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 home games.
The Under has hit in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Henderson State has covered in 8 of the last 10 head-to-head matchups.
Game Odds
Henderson State Reddies – 10.5
Oklahoma Baptist Bison 55.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
