Kickoff: 6:00 PM CT (7:00 PM ET)
Venue: Paul Laird Field, Durant, Oklahoma (Capacity: ~6,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / GAC Digital Network / SE Sports Radio
Weather Forecast (Durant, OK)
Temperature: ~86°F (30°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Warm but manageable; depth and hydration could be factors late in the game.
Injury Report
Southwestern Oklahoma State (0–2, 0–2 GAC):
QB starter rotation – Healthy; offense averaging just 13.5 PPG.
RB committee – Healthy, but struggling to establish consistency.
WR corps – Healthy; limited explosive plays.
Defense – No major injuries, but unit has allowed 40+ in both games.
Southeastern Oklahoma State (1–1, 1–0 GAC):
QB starter – Healthy; 4 TDs, 2 INTs through two games.
RB lead back – Healthy; 180 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
WR top target – Healthy; 14 receptions, 3 TDs.
Defense – Healthy; allowed 24 PPG through two games.
Key Player Matchups
SWOSU QB vs. SEOSU Secondary
Bulldogs must find consistency through the air to keep pace with the Storm’s balanced attack.
RB Committee (SWOSU) vs. SEOSU Front Seven
Establishing the run is critical for SWOSU to avoid becoming one-dimensional.
SEOSU QB vs. SWOSU Pass Rush
Savage Storm’s passing game has been efficient; SWOSU must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.
WR Corps (SEOSU) vs. SWOSU Corners
SEOSU’s receivers have been reliable in the red zone; this could be the deciding factor.
Recent Team Form
Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs (0–2, 0–2 GAC)
9/13: L 55–0 @ Harding (#2 nationally)
9/6: L 48–14 vs. Ouachita Baptist
Trend: Offense averaging 7.0 PPG; defense allowing 51.5 PPG.
Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm (1–1, 1–0 GAC)
9/13: W 28–21 vs. East Central
9/6: L 31–17 @ Henderson State
Trend: Offense averaging 22.5 PPG; defense allowing 26.0 PPG.
Series History
All-time series: Southeastern Oklahoma State leads 52–37–3.
Last meeting (2024): Southeastern Oklahoma State won 35–14 in Weatherford.
SEOSU has won 8 of the last 10 meetings.
SWOSU’s last win came in 2016.
Betting Trends
Southwestern Oklahoma State:
0–5 SU in last 5 games.
1–4 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 4 of last 5.
Southeastern Oklahoma State:
3–2 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: SEOSU has covered in 6 of the last 7 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Southwestern Oklahoma State: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common when defense collapses.
Southeastern Oklahoma State: Profitable ATS at home; unders frequent when defense controls tempo.
GAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~61% of the time in September conference games.
Game Odds
Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs 57.5
Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm – 21
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
