Kickoff: 3:00 PM PT (6:00 PM ET)
Venue: Merritt Field, Claremont, California (Capacity: ~3,000)
Broadcast: SCIAC Network
Weather Forecast (Claremont, CA)
Temperature: ~83°F (28°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Warm but comfortable; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Lewis & Clark Pioneers (NWC):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens (SCIAC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 2 TDs, 1 INT in opener) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (Lewis & Clark) vs. Pomona-Pitzer Secondary
Campbell’s ability to stretch the field will test the Sagehens’ defensive backs.
RB Jordan Reyes (Lewis & Clark) vs. Pomona-Pitzer Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help the Pioneers control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (Pomona-Pitzer) vs. Lewis & Clark Pass Rush
Smith must stay efficient against a Pioneers defense that has forced turnovers early in 2025.
RB Chris Johnson (Pomona-Pitzer) vs. Lewis & Clark Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Lewis & Clark Pioneers (2–0, NWC)
9/6/25: W 56–20 @ Puget Sound
9/13/25: W 38–10 vs. George Fox
Trend: Offense averaging 47 PPG; defense allowing just 15 PPG. Balanced and explosive start.
Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens (1–0, SCIAC)
9/6/25: W 41–17 @ Willamette
End of 2024: L 21–13 @ Whitworth, W 37–34 vs. Chapman, W 21–10 @ Redlands, W 32–27 vs. Cal Lutheran
Trend: Offense averaging 41 PPG in 2025; defense opportunistic but still untested against elite competition.
Series History
This is a rare interconference matchup.
Last meeting: Lewis & Clark defeated Pomona-Pitzer in 2023.
Lewis & Clark leads the modern series 2–0.
Betting Trends
Lewis & Clark:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 road games.
Pomona-Pitzer:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
3–2 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Lewis & Clark has covered in both prior meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Lewis & Clark: Profitable ATS as a small favorite; overs common when offense clicks.
Pomona-Pitzer: Mixed ATS at home; unders frequent when defense holds up.
NWC vs. SCIAC Trends: NWC teams cover ~58% of the time in September non-conference play.
Game Odds
Lewis & Clark Pioneers – 6.5
Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens 50.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
