Venue & Logistics
- Stadium: ACU Football Field, Glendale, Arizona (home of Arizona Christian University).
- Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM MST (local time in Arizona).
- Capacity: ~2,500.
- Surface: Artificial turf.
- Conference: Frontier Conference – West Division (new divisional alignment in 2025).
Weather Forecast (Glendale, AZ)
- Conditions: Clear skies, warm desert evening.
- Temperature at kickoff: ~29°C (84°F).
- Winds: 8–12 km/h from the southwest.
- Chance of rain: <5%.
- Impact: Classic Arizona fall football weather — fast track conditions, no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
- Carroll Fighting Saints (3–1):
- QB1 healthy, averaging ~235 passing yards/game with 8 TDs.
- RB1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
- Defense missing one starting linebacker (out for season).
- Arizona Christian Firestorm (1–2):
- 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
- Carroll QB vs. ACU Secondary:
Carroll’s QB has been efficient (8 TDs, 2 INTs). ACU’s secondary has allowed 240+ passing yards in 2 of 3 games. - ACU QB Mobility vs. Carroll Front Seven:
ACU’s QB has rushed for 150+ yards this season. Carroll must contain him to avoid broken plays. - Carroll RB vs. ACU Run Defense:
Carroll averages 165 rushing yards/game. ACU has allowed 180+ rushing yards in both losses. - WR1 Battle:
Carroll’s WR1 (averaging 90 yards/game) vs. ACU’s CB1 — a matchup that could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
- Carroll (3–1):
- W vs. Rocky Mountain (28–14).
- W vs. MSU–Northern (41–10).
- L at Montana Tech (30–19).
- W vs. Eastern Oregon (35–21).
- Trend: Strong start, defense allowing just 18 PPG, offense balanced.
- Arizona Christian (1–2):
- L at Ottawa–Arizona (38–21).
- L vs. Texas Wesleyan (45–24).
- W vs. Wayland Baptist (31–28).
- Trend: Offense capable of scoring, but defense giving up 37 PPG.
Conference Context
- Carroll (3–1, Frontier West): A perennial NAIA powerhouse, ranked in the NAIA Top 25, looking to stay in the Frontier title race.
- Arizona Christian (1–2, Frontier West): Rebuilding, but Homecoming atmosphere provides a chance to upset a ranked opponent.
- Implications:
- Carroll can strengthen its playoff résumé with a road win.
- ACU needs a win to avoid falling into the bottom of the division.
Series History
- All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Carroll leads the series.
- Recent Meetings:
- 2024: Carroll defeated ACU.
- 2023: Carroll won by double digits.
- Trend: Carroll has won 4 straight vs. ACU.
Betting Trends
- Carroll Fighting Saints:
- 3–1 ATS this season.
- 3 of last 4 games have gone under due to defensive strength.
- Arizona Christian Firestorm:
- 1–2 ATS this season.
- 2 of last 3 games have gone over due to defensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Carroll –10, won 35–17 → Cover, Under.
- 2023: Carroll –7, won 28–14 → Cover, Under.
- 2022: Carroll –6, won 31–20 → Cover, Over.
Game Odds
Carroll (MT) Fighting Saints – 13.5
Arizona Christian Firestorm 52
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
