Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Navarre Stadium (formerly Cowboy Stadium, capacity ~17,610)
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Southland Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Lake Charles, LA)
Conditions: Partly cloudy skies
Temperature: ~81°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑70s by late evening
Wind: 6–8 mph
Impact: Warm but comfortable; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Southeastern Louisiana Lions:
QB Eli Sawyer – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Maurice Massey – Questionable (hamstring)
McNeese Cowboys:
QB Nate Glantz – Probable (ankle tweak, expected to play)
RB Deonta McMahon – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Eli Sawyer (SELA) vs McNeese Secondary
Sawyer has been efficient in spreading the ball; McNeese has struggled against the pass.
RB Deonta McMahon (McNeese) vs SELA Front Seven
McMahon is the Cowboys’ offensive centerpiece; SELA’s defense must contain him to control tempo.
WR Maurice Massey (SELA) vs CB Jalen Johnson (McNeese)
Massey is a big‑play threat; Johnson is McNeese’s top cover corner.
QB Nate Glantz (McNeese) vs SELA Pass Rush
Glantz has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against a Lions defense that thrives on pressure.
Recent Team Form
Southeastern Louisiana (3–2)
W 31–20 vs Houston Christian
L 38–24 @ Tulane
W 27–21 vs Nicholls
W 34–17 vs Northwestern State
L 41–10 @ Louisiana Tech
Offense: 26.4 PPG Defense: 27.2 PPG
McNeese (1–4)
L 35–32 vs Lamar
L 45–16 @ Tarleton State
L 56–10 vs Central Arkansas
L 61–6 @ Missouri
W 20–17 vs Alcorn State
Offense: 16.8 PPG Defense: 42.8 PPG
Series History
All‑time: McNeese leads the series 23–11
Recent:
2024: SELA 38–21
2023: SELA 37–20
2022: SELA 28–27
Trend: SELA has won 3 straight, averaging 34.3 PPG in those games.
ATS (Against the Spread):
SELA: 2–2–1 ATS last 5
McNeese: 1–3 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
SELA has covered in 2 of last 3 vs McNeese
McNeese has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 overall
Projected Score: Southeastern Louisiana 34 – McNeese 20
Game Odds
Southeastern Louisiana Lions – 8
McNeese Cowboys 54
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
