Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CDT
- Venue: Greg Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium, Plainview, Texas
- Capacity: ~5,000
- Conference: Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC)
- Event: Wayland Baptist Homecoming Game
Weather Forecast (Plainview, TX)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~29°C (84°F), humid
- Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
- Wind: 10–15 km/h from the south
- Precipitation: ~15% chance of isolated showers
- Impact: Warm conditions could test depth and stamina, but no major weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
- Texas College Steers:
- QB group healthy; starter threw for 2 TDs in the 27–34 loss to Arkansas Baptist (Sept 6).
- RB rotation intact, though production was limited in the 52–13 loss to Texas Wesleyan (Sept 13).
- Secondary thin after injuries in the Week 1 loss to Culver-Stockton.
- Wayland Baptist Pioneers:
- QB group healthy; starter threw for 2 TDs in the 21–18 win at Howard Payne (Sept 20).
- WR corps intact, including a top target who had 100+ yards vs. Louisiana Christian.
- DL slightly banged up but starters expected to play.
(Note: NAIA programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Texas College QB vs. Wayland Baptist Secondary
- Texas College QB has shown flashes but has been turnover-prone.
- Wayland’s secondary has forced multiple interceptions in two of three games.
- Wayland QB vs. Texas College Defensive Front
- Wayland QB has been efficient, leading a balanced offense averaging 22 ppg.
- Texas College’s defense has allowed 40+ points in two of three games.
- Running Game Battle
- Texas College RB committee averaging ~110 yards per game.
- Wayland RB rotation has been steady, averaging 140+ yards per game.
Recent Team Form
- Texas College Steers (0–3, 0–2 SAC)
- L 0–40 @ Culver-Stockton (Aug 30)
- L 27–34 @ Arkansas Baptist (Sept 6)
- L 13–52 vs. Texas Wesleyan (Sept 13)
- Strengths: Passing game shows flashes of explosiveness.
- Weaknesses: Defense allowing 42 ppg, turnover margin (-5).
- Wayland Baptist Pioneers (1–2, 0–2 SAC)
- L 7–49 @ Ottawa (AZ) (Sept 6)
- L 37–43 @ Louisiana Christian (Sept 13)
- W 21–18 @ Howard Payne (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
- Weaknesses: Defense allowing 36 ppg in SAC play.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are SAC rivals.
- Wayland Baptist is looking for its first SAC win of 2025.
- Texas College is still searching for its first win of the season.
Series History
- All-time series: Wayland Baptist leads.
- Last 5 meetings: Wayland Baptist has won 5 of 5.
- 2024 season: Wayland Baptist defeated Texas College 42–14 in Tyler, TX.
- Trend: Wayland has dominated the rivalry, often winning by 20+ points.
Betting Trends
- Texas College:
- 0–3 ATS in 2025
- 1–6 ATS in last 7 SAC games
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
- Wayland Baptist:
- 1–2 ATS in 2025
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. Texas College
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Wayland -14.5 covered in a 42–14 win (Over cashed).
- 2023: Wayland -10.5 covered in a 35–17 win (Under cashed).
- 2022: Wayland -7.5 covered in a 28–14 win (Under cashed).
Game Odds
Texas College Steers 56
Wayland Baptist Pioneers – 17
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
