Kickoff: 1:00 PM PT (4:00 PM ET)
Venue: Maxwell Field at Linfield University, McMinnville, Oregon (Capacity: ~3,500)
Broadcast: NWC Network
Weather Forecast (McMinnville, OR)
Temperature: ~70°F (21°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Comfortable fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Chapman Panthers (SCIAC):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Linfield Wildcats (NWC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 5 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (Chapman) vs. Linfield Secondary
Campbell must stay efficient against a Wildcats defense that thrives on turnovers.
RB Jordan Reyes (Chapman) vs. Linfield Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ ability to churn out yards could help Chapman sustain drives and keep Linfield’s offense off the field.
QB Tyler Smith (Linfield) vs. Chapman Pass Rush
Smith’s dual-threat ability will test the Panthers’ defensive discipline.
WR Bryce Kunkel (Linfield) vs. Chapman Corners
With Miller doubtful, Kunkel becomes the primary target. His ability to win one-on-one matchups is critical.
Recent Team Form
Chapman Panthers (0–1, SCIAC)
9/6/25: L 37–30 @ Hardin-Simmons
End of 2024: L 37–34 @ Pomona-Pitzer, W 42–21 @ La Verne, W 9–7 vs. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, W 28–18 @ Cal Lutheran, L 21–17 vs. Pomona-Pitzer
Trend: Offense averaging 30 PPG in last two contests; defense has been leaky late in games.
Linfield Wildcats (1–1, NWC)
9/6/25: L 31–14 vs. UW–Oshkosh
9/13/25: W 34–7 @ Whitworth
End of 2024: L 28–18 vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor (NCAA playoffs), W 65–3 vs. Texas Lutheran, W 34–7 @ Whitworth, W 38–10 vs. Pacific Lutheran, W 68–28 @ Pacific (OR)
Trend: Offense averaging 24 PPG in 2025; defense rebounded strongly after opening loss.
Series History
Chapman and Linfield have limited head-to-head history.
Last meeting: Linfield defeated Chapman in 2023.
Linfield leads the modern series.
Betting Trends
Chapman:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
2–3 SU in last 5 road games.
Linfield:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
5–0 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Linfield has covered in both prior meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Chapman: Mixed ATS as a road underdog; overs common when offense clicks.
Linfield: Profitable ATS at home; unders frequent when defense dominates.
SCIAC vs. NWC Trends: NWC teams cover ~61% of the time in September interconference play.
Game Odds
Chapman Panthers 52.5
Linfield Wildcats – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
