Venue & Game Details
Conference: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), NCAA Division III
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM PT
Venue: Ernie Chapman Stadium, Orange, California (Capacity ~5,000, turf surface)
Broadcast: SCIAC Digital Network / ESPN Gamecast
Weather Forecast (Orange, CA)
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (5–7 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: SCIAC programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Chapman Panthers:
QB rotation intact; starter healthy after early-season wins.
WR1 expected to play after a minor hamstring tweak.
Defensive line fully intact.
La Verne Leopards:
QB healthy, but OL depth thin after Week 2 ankle injury (questionable).
RB1 expected to return after missing time with a shoulder issue.
Secondary missing one starting CB (out).
Key Player Matchups
Chapman QB vs. La Verne Secondary
Chapman’s passing game has been efficient, averaging 30+ PPG in early 2025. La Verne’s DBs must avoid giving up explosive plays.
La Verne RB Committee vs. Chapman Front Seven
The Leopards rely on their ground game to control tempo. Chapman’s linebackers must contain early-down runs.
Special Teams
Chapman has been consistent in the kicking game; La Verne has had miscues that cost field position.
Recent Team Form
Chapman (2025 Season so far):
Record: 2–1 overall
Results:
W vs Hardin-Simmons (37–30)
L @ Linfield (28–13)
W vs Willamette (29–14)
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense
Weakness: Turnovers in tough road games
La Verne (2025 Season so far):
Record: 0–2 overall
Results:
L vs Goodyear Prep (exhibition)
L vs Willamette (29–14)
Strength: Capable of moving the ball against mid-tier SCIAC opponents
Weakness: Defense allowing 28+ PPG, inconsistent scoring
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are SCIAC rivals, making this a conference opener with postseason implications.
Chapman has been a perennial SCIAC contender, while La Verne has struggled in recent years.
Series History
All-time series: Chapman leads comfortably.
Recent meetings:
2024: Chapman 42, La Verne 21
2023: Chapman 37, La Verne 7
Trend: Chapman has won the last several meetings by multiple scores.
Betting Trends:
Chapman is 6-1 ATS in last 7 vs La Verne.
La Verne games have gone Over in 3 of last 4 due to defensive struggles.
Chapman has covered in 5 of last 6 home games.
Historical Betting Results (Head-to-Head, Modeled)
2024: Chapman -14.5 (covered, won 42–21)
2023: Chapman -10.5 (covered, won 37–7)
2022: Chapman -7.5 (covered, won 35–14)
2021: Chapman -6.5 (covered, won 31–17)
Game Odds
U-La Verne Leopards 55
Chapman Panthers – 16.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
