Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Raider Stadium, Ashland, Oregon (home of Southern Oregon Raiders)
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM PDT (2:00 PM MDT)
- Broadcast: SOU Athletics Live Stream, Frontier Conference Network
Weather Forecast (Ashland, OR)
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Temperature: 78°F (25°C) at kickoff, cooling to 70°F (21°C) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 8–10 mph from the northwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruption expected
Injury Report
- Montana Tech Orediggers:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Southern Oregon Raiders:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB1 (Montana Tech) vs. SOU Secondary – Tech’s quarterback has been efficient through two games, but SOU’s secondary will look to force turnovers.
- RB Committee (Montana Tech) vs. SOU Front Seven – Tech’s ground game averages over 180 yards per game; SOU must plug gaps to avoid long drives.
- WR1 (SOU) vs. Montana Tech Corners – With WR2 questionable, SOU’s top receiver will be the focal point; Tech’s corners must contain him.
- Special Teams: Montana Tech’s kicking game has been inconsistent; SOU has a reliable kicker who could swing a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Montana Tech Orediggers (2-0, ranked #11 NAIA):
- W vs. #5 Montana Western 38-27 (Aug. 28)
- W at #25 Carroll 30-19 (Sep. 6)
- Explosive offense averaging 34 points per game; defense forcing turnovers at key moments.
- Southern Oregon Raiders (1-1):
- W vs. Simpson (Calif.) 59-0 (Aug. 28)
- L at Western Oregon (NCAA DII) 27-7 (Sep. 6)
- Dominant in opener, but struggled offensively against a higher-division opponent.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Montana Tech leads 7-5 since 2010
- Last 5 Meetings: Montana Tech 3-2
- Most Recent: Montana Tech 31, Southern Oregon 21 (2024)
Betting Trends
- Montana Tech is 6-2 ATS in last 8 Frontier games.
- Southern Oregon is 3-7 ATS in last 10 overall.
- The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 meetings between these teams.
- Montana Tech is 4-1 straight up in last 5 vs. SOU.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Montana Tech -7.5, won 31-21 → Cover, Under
- 2023: Montana Tech -6.5, won 28-17 → Cover, Under
- 2022: Southern Oregon +3.5, lost 24-20 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Montana Tech Orediggers – 9.5
Southern Oregon Raiders 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
