Kickoff: 6:00 PM PT (8:00 PM CT)
Venue: Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart Stadium, Ogden, Utah (Capacity: ~17,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local Radio
Weather Forecast (Ogden, UT)
Temperature: ~76°F (24°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5 mph)
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Butler Bulldogs (Pioneer Football League, non-scholarship FCS):
No major injuries reported.
QB and WR units healthy; offense averaging 14 PPG through first two games.
Weber State Wildcats (Big Sky Conference, FCS):
RB Zach Hrbacek – Transferred out in August.
Otherwise, no significant injuries reported.
Key Player Matchups
Butler QB vs. Weber State Secondary
Butler’s passing game has been inconsistent; Weber State’s defense thrives on turnovers.
Weber State QB vs. Butler Linebackers
Wildcats’ offense has been finding rhythm; Butler must contain QB scrambles and play-action.
Butler RB Committee vs. Weber State Front Seven
Butler must establish the run to avoid obvious passing downs.
Special Teams
Weber State has historically excelled in special teams; Butler must avoid giving up hidden yardage.
Recent Team Form
Butler Bulldogs (1–1)
8/30: L 38–14 @ Northern Iowa
9/6: W 16–7 vs. Hanover
Trend: Offense averaging 14.0 PPG; defense allowing 38.0 PPG (skewed by UNI loss).
Weber State Wildcats (1–2)
8/30: L 45–10 @ James Madison
9/6: L 48–3 @ Arizona (FBS)
9/13: W 42–41 @ McNeese State
Trend: Offense averaging 19.3 PPG; defense allowing 44.7 PPG (skewed by FBS opponents).
Series History
First-ever meeting between Butler and Weber State.
Betting Trends
Butler:
2–3 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Weber State:
1–4 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: First-ever meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Butler: Struggles ATS vs. scholarship FCS programs; unders common when offense stalls.
Weber State: Stronger ATS at home; overs more frequent when offense finds rhythm.
Big Sky vs. Pioneer League: Big Sky teams cover ~65% of the time in September non-conference games.
Game Odds
Butler Bulldogs 52.5
Weber State Wildcats – 15.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
