Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT (5:00 PM PT)
Venue: Homer Bryce Stadium (Jimmy W. Murphy Field), Nacogdoches, Texas (Capacity: ~14,575)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / SFAJacks.com Radio
Weather Forecast (Nacogdoches, TX)
Temperature: ~83°F (28°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Warm but comfortable; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Cal Poly (2–1, Big Sky):
QB Sam Huard – Healthy; leading one of the nation’s top passing offenses.
WR Chris Coleman – Healthy; team’s top target, averaging 90+ YPG.
RB rotation – Healthy; balanced but pass-first offense.
Defense – No major injuries reported.
Stephen F. Austin (1–2, United Athletic Conference):
QB Brian Yarbrough – Healthy; steady but turnover-prone.
RB Miles Reed – Healthy; averaging 4.5 YPC.
WR Xavier Gipson – Healthy; explosive playmaker, averaging 80+ YPG.
Defense – Healthy; unit has struggled against high-powered passing attacks.
Key Player Matchups
QB Sam Huard (Cal Poly) vs. SFA Secondary
Huard leads the nation’s 6th-ranked passing offense; SFA has been vulnerable through the air.
WR Chris Coleman (Cal Poly) vs. CB1 (SFA)
Coleman is Huard’s go-to target; SFA must double him to prevent explosive plays.
QB Brian Yarbrough (SFA) vs. Cal Poly Pass Rush
Yarbrough has been inconsistent; Cal Poly’s front seven must pressure him into mistakes.
WR Xavier Gipson (SFA) vs. Cal Poly Corners
Gipson is a game-breaker; if he gets loose, SFA can keep pace.
Recent Team Form
Cal Poly Mustangs (2–1)
9/13: W 56–7 vs. Western Oregon
9/6: L 41–10 @ Utah (#25 FBS)
8/30: W 41–17 vs. San Diego
Trend: Offense averaging 35+ PPG; defense opportunistic.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (1–2)
9/13: W 45–14 vs. Sul Ross State
9/6: L 38–21 @ Sam Houston
8/30: L 31–17 @ North Texas (FBS)
Trend: Offense averaging 27.7 PPG; defense allowing 27.7 PPG.
Series History
First-ever meeting between Cal Poly and Stephen F. Austin.
Betting Trends
Cal Poly:
2–3 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Stephen F. Austin:
2–3 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 2 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: First-ever meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Cal Poly: Covers more often as a road underdog; overs common when offense finds rhythm.
Stephen F. Austin: Strong ATS at home under Carthel (20–6 at Homer Bryce since 2020).
Big Sky vs. UAC Trends: Big Sky teams cover ~59% of the time in September non-conference games.
Game Odds
Cal Poly Mustangs 52.5
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks – 12.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
