NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies (1-3) vs. Wayland Baptist (TX) Pioneers (2-2)

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Venue & Logistics

  • Stadium: Greg Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium, Plainview, Texas (home of Wayland Baptist).
  • Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM CDT.
  • Capacity: ~5,000.
  • Surface: Artificial turf.
  • Conference: Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC).
  • Broadcast: WBU Athletics Network & SAC Live Stream.

Weather Forecast (Plainview, TX)

  • Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm early fall afternoon.
  • Temperature at kickoff: ~29°C (84°F).
  • Winds: 10–15 km/h from the south.
  • Chance of rain: 10%.
  • Impact: Warm but favorable football weather — no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

  • Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies (1–3):
    • QB1 healthy, averaging ~190 passing yards/game.
    • RB1 questionable with a hamstring strain.
    • Defense missing one starting linebacker (out for season).
  • Wayland Baptist Pioneers (2–2):
  • QB1 healthy, averaging ~210 passing yards/game.
  • WR1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
  • OL depth thin after losing a starter in Week 3.

Key Player Matchups

  • OPS QB vs. WBU Secondary:
    OPS’s QB has been inconsistent (6 TDs, 5 INTs). WBU’s secondary has allowed 220+ passing yards in 3 of 4 games.
  • WBU QB vs. OPS Pass Rush:
    WBU’s QB has been pressured heavily (10 sacks in 4 games). OPS averages 2.5 sacks per game.
  • Ground Game Battle:
    OPS averages 140 rushing yards/game, while WBU has allowed 160+ rushing yards in 2 of 4 games.
  • WR1 Battle:
    WBU’s WR1 (averaging 80 yards/game) vs. OPS’s CB1 — a matchup that could swing momentum.

Recent Team Form

  • Oklahoma Panhandle State (1–3):
    • W at Peru State (10–9).
    • L at East Texas Baptist (28–0).
    • L vs. Ottawa–Arizona (56–10).
    • L vs. Louisiana Christian (Sept. 27).
    • Trend: Offense struggling (10.0 PPG), defense allowing 30+ PPG.
  • Wayland Baptist (2–2):
  • L at Ottawa–Arizona.
  • L at Louisiana Christian.
  • W vs. Texas College (Sept. 27).
  • W vs. Howard Payne.
  • Trend: Rebounded after 0–2 start, offense averaging 27 PPG in wins.

Series History

  • All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: OPS leads the series 10–2.
  • Recent Meetings:
    • 2024: OPS won 31–13.
    • 2023: OPS won 33–17.
    • 2022: OPS won 38–10.
    • 2021: OPS won 20–13.
  • Trend: OPS has won 5 straight vs. WBU, dominating the series since 2018.

Betting Trends

  • Wayland Baptist Pioneers:
    • 2–2 ATS this season.
    • 3 of last 4 games have gone over due to defensive lapses.
  • Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies:
  • 1–3 ATS this season.
  • 3 of last 4 games have gone under due to offensive struggles.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2024: OPS –7, won 31–13 → Cover, Under.
  • 2023: OPS –3, won 33–17 → Cover, Over.
  • 2022: OPS –6, won 38–10 → Cover, Under.
  • 2021: OPS –4, won 20–13 → Cover, Under.

Game Odds

Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies          47.5

Wayland Baptist (TX) Pioneers                  – 7

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