NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Ottawa U-Arizona Spirit (3-0) vs. Langston (OK) Lions (1-3)

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Venue & Logistics

  • Stadium: W.E. Anderson Stadium, Langston, Oklahoma (home of the Langston Lions).
  • Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CDT.
  • Capacity: ~3,500.
  • Surface: Artificial turf.
  • Event: Langston Homecoming Game.

Weather Forecast (Langston, OK)

  • Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm early fall afternoon.
  • Temperature at kickoff: ~27°C (81°F).
  • Winds: 10–15 km/h from the south.
  • Chance of rain: 15%.
  • Impact: Excellent football weather — no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

  • Ottawa–Arizona Spirit (3–0):
    • QB1 healthy, averaging ~250 passing yards/game.
    • RB1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
    • Defense missing one rotational linebacker (out).
  • Langston Lions (1–3):
  • QB1 healthy, dual‑threat with 6 total TDs this season.
  • WR1 questionable with hamstring tightness.
  • OL depth thin after losing a starter in Week 3.

Key Player Matchups

  • Ottawa QB vs. Langston Secondary:
    OUAZ’s QB has been efficient (9 TDs, 2 INTs). Langston’s secondary has allowed 230+ passing yards in 3 of 4 games.
  • Langston QB Mobility vs. OUAZ Front Seven:
    Langston’s QB has rushed for 150+ yards this season. OUAZ must contain him to avoid broken plays.
  • OUAZ RB vs. Langston Run Defense:
    Ottawa averages 175 rushing yards/game. Langston has allowed 180+ rushing yards in 3 of 4 games.
  • WR1 Battle:
    OUAZ’s WR1 (averaging 90 yards/game) vs. Langston’s CB1 — a matchup that could swing momentum.

Recent Team Form

  • Ottawa–Arizona (3–0):
    • W vs. Arizona Christian.
    • W vs. Wayland Baptist.
    • W vs. Texas College.
    • Trend: Undefeated, offense averaging 38 PPG, defense allowing just 17 PPG.
  • Langston (1–3):
  • L vs. Grambling State (55–7).
  • L vs. Louisiana Christian (31–24).
  • L at UT Rio Grande Valley (80–0).
  • W at Texas College (35–28).
  • Trend: Struggled against higher‑division opponents, but competitive in SAC play.

Series History

  • All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Ottawa–Arizona leads the recent series.
  • Recent Meetings:
    • 2024: OUAZ defeated Langston.
    • 2023: OUAZ won by double digits.
  • Trend: Ottawa–Arizona has had the upper hand in recent years.

Betting Trends

  • Ottawa–Arizona Spirit:
    • 3–0 ATS this season.
    • 2 of last 3 games have gone under due to defensive strength.
  • Langston Lions:
  • 1–3 ATS this season.
  • 3 of last 4 games have gone over due to defensive struggles.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2024: OUAZ –14, won 42–20 → Cover, Over.
  • 2023: OUAZ –10, won 31–14 → Cover, Under.
  • 2022: OUAZ –7, won 28–17 → Cover, Under.

Game Odds

Ottawa U-Arizona Spirit                – 17

Langston Lions                                  56.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025