Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Venue: Chad Richison Stadium, Edmond, Oklahoma
Competition: NCAA Division II – MIAA Conference Game (Week 1 conference play)
Broadcast: MIAA Network (video), Gorillas Sports Network / Bronchos Radio Network (audio)
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Mostly clear skies into the evening
Temperature at Kickoff: ~84°F (29°C)
Wind: 5–8 mph from the south-southeast
Impact: Warm but comfortable; minimal wind effect on passing or special teams.
Injury & Availability Report
Pittsburg State Gorillas
Questionable: WR2 (ankle soreness)
Out: None reported
Notable: QB Chad Dodson Jr. healthy after 2 TD passes vs. Ferris State; RB Caleb Lewis expected to see increased carries
Central Oklahoma Bronchos
Questionable: RB1 (hamstring tightness) — led team in rushing in 2024
Out: None reported
Notable: QB Stephon Brown healthy after 207 rushing yards and 376 total yards vs. UTPB in Week 0 loss
Recent Form & Trends
Pittsburg State: Dropped from preseason #9 to #13 after loss to defending national champion Ferris State. Defense allowed 34 points but showed flashes against an elite opponent.
Central Oklahoma: Fell from preseason #5 to #19 after loss to UTPB, despite rushing for over 200 yards. Defense struggled to contain explosive plays.
Series History
All-Time Series: Pittsburg State leads 16–4–1
Last Meeting: 2024 — Pittsburg State won 35–21
Trend: PSU has won 8 straight in the series; UCO’s last win came in 2015
Key Player Matchups
QB Chad Dodson Jr. (PSU) vs. UCO Secondary – Dodson’s ability to push the ball downfield will test a Bronchos pass defense that gave up multiple big plays in Week 0.
QB Stephon Brown (UCO) vs. PSU Front Seven – Brown’s dual-threat skill set could be the X-factor if he can avoid negative plays against a disciplined Gorillas defense.
Special Teams Edge – PSU’s kicking game is consistent from 45+ yards; UCO’s return units could flip momentum with field position wins.
Betting Trends
Pittsburg State is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 MIAA games.
Central Oklahoma is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 home games.
The Over has hit in 3 of the last 4 meetings between these teams.
Game Odds
Pittsburg State Gorillas – 4.5
Central Oklahoma Bronchos 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
