Venue & Game Details
Conference: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), NCAA Division II
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET)
Venue: Walton Stadium/Kennedy Field, Warrensburg, Missouri (Capacity ~12,000, turf surface)
Broadcast: MIAA Network / ESPN+ (regional)
Weather Forecast (Warrensburg, MO)
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–9 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-II programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Missouri Southern State Lions:
QB rotation intact; starter healthy after 2–1 start.
WR1 probable (hamstring).
Defensive line missing one starter (out).
Central Missouri Mules:
QB healthy, averaging 250+ YPG passing.
RB1 expected to play despite ankle soreness.
Secondary fully intact.
Key Player Matchups
MSSU QB vs. UCM Secondary
The Lions’ passing game has been efficient, but UCM’s DBs have been opportunistic in early-season contests.
UCM RB vs. MSSU Front Seven
The Mules lean on their ground game to control tempo. MSSU’s linebackers must contain early-down runs.
Special Teams
Missouri Southern has had miscues in the kicking game; Central Missouri has been consistent in field position battles.
Recent Team Form
Missouri Southern State (2025 Season so far):
Record: 2–1 overall, 0–1 MIAA
Results:
W vs Midwestern State (33–19)
W @ Southwest Baptist (38–31)
L vs Northwest Missouri State (21–14)
Strength: Balanced offense, clutch play in close games
Weakness: Defense allowed 21+ in two of three games
Central Missouri (2025 Season so far):
Record: 2–1 overall, 1–0 MIAA
Results:
W vs Missouri Western (35–24)
L @ Pittsburg State (28–17)
W vs Emporia State (31–20)
Strength: Passing game led by veteran QB
Weakness: Inconsistent run defense
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are MIAA rivals, making this a critical conference matchup.
Missouri Southern: Trying to rebound after a tough loss to Northwest Missouri State.
Central Missouri: Looking to stay in the MIAA title hunt with a strong home performance.
Series History
All-time series: Central Missouri leads comfortably.
Recent meetings:
2024: Central Missouri 38, Missouri Southern 21
2023: Central Missouri 42, Missouri Southern 28
Trend: UCM has won the last several meetings, often by multiple scores.
Betting Trends:
Missouri Southern is 2–1 ATS this season (modeled).
Central Missouri is 2–1 ATS this season.
MSSU games have gone Over in 2 of 3 due to offensive firepower.
UCM games have gone Under in 2 of 3 due to defensive strength.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: Central Missouri -7.5 (covered, won 38–21)
2023: Central Missouri -6.5 (covered, won 42–28)
2022: Central Missouri -4.5 (covered, won 31–20)
2021: Central Missouri -3.5 (covered, won 27–17)
Game Odds
Missouri Southern State Lions 55
Central Missouri Mules – 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
