Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM CT (5:00 PM ET)
Venue: Robert W. Plaster Stadium, Bolivar, Missouri (Capacity ~3,000, turf surface)
Broadcast: GLVCSN / ESPN+ / Local radio (ESPN 104.9 Rolla)
Weather Forecast (Bolivar, MO)
Temperature: ~76°F (24°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: GLVC programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Missouri S&T Miners:
QB healthy, threw 2 TDs in loss vs Truman State.
RB1 probable (ankle).
Secondary missing one starter (questionable).
Southwest Baptist Bearcats:
QB healthy, but has been sacked 9 times in last three games.
WR1 probable (hamstring).
DL depth thin after Week 2 injury.
Key Player Matchups
Missouri S&T QB vs. SBU Secondary
The Miners have averaged 27.0 PPG in their first four games. SBU’s DBs must avoid giving up explosive plays.
SBU QB vs. S&T Front Seven
SBU has struggled with protection, while S&T’s defense has been opportunistic, forcing turnovers in 3 of 4 games.
Special Teams
Missouri S&T has been consistent in the kicking game, while SBU has had miscues in coverage.
Recent Team Form
Missouri S&T (2–2, 0–1 GLVC):
W vs Central Methodist (51–10)
W @ Northeastern State (27–24)
L @ Missouri Western (27–10)
L vs Truman State (49–20)
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
Weakness: Defense allowing 28+ in both losses.
Southwest Baptist (1–3, 0–1 GLVC):
L @ Missouri Southern (38–31)
L vs Roosevelt (40–34)
L vs William Jewell (29–19)
W vs Missouri Western (34–31)
Strength: Passing game shows flashes of explosiveness.
Weakness: Defense allowing 34.5 PPG, turnover margin -5.
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are GLVC rivals.
Missouri S&T: Looking to rebound after back-to-back losses and stay in the GLVC title chase.
Southwest Baptist: Trying to avoid a 1–4 start and defend home turf.
Series History
All-time series: Missouri S&T leads.
Recent meetings:
2024: Missouri S&T 65, Southwest Baptist 24
2023: Missouri S&T 45, Southwest Baptist 19
Trend: Missouri S&T has won the last two meetings by a combined 110–43.
Betting Trends:
Missouri S&T is 2–2 ATS this season (modeled).
Southwest Baptist is 1–3 ATS this season.
S&T games have gone Over in 3 of 4 due to defensive lapses.
SBU games have gone Over in 3 of 4 due to defensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: Missouri S&T -10.5 (covered, won 65–24)
2023: Missouri S&T -7.5 (covered, won 45–19)
2022: Missouri S&T -3.5 (covered, won 31–28)
2021: Southwest Baptist +6.5 (covered, lost 24–21)
Game Odds
Missouri S&T Miners – 7.5
Southwest Baptist Bearcats 57
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
