Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Gable Field at Doc Wadley Stadium (capacity ~8,300)
Location: Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / NSU Radio (Lakes Country 102.1 FM)
Special Note: This is NSU’s Indigenous Peoples’ Game, adding cultural and community significance to the matchup.
Weather Forecast (Tahlequah, OK)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Temperature: ~78°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 6–10 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
West Florida Argonauts (#3 nationally ranked):
QB Peewee Jarrett – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR David Durden – Questionable (hamstring)
Northeastern State RiverHawks:
QB Tyler McTaggart – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Chris Allen – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Peewee Jarrett (UWF) vs NSU Secondary
Jarrett has been one of the most efficient passers in DII, with multiple 250+ yard games.
WR David Durden (UWF) vs CB Jordan Carter (NSU)
Durden is UWF’s top deep threat; Carter is NSU’s best cover corner.
QB Tyler McTaggart (NSU) vs UWF Pass Rush
McTaggart has shown poise but must avoid turnovers against a relentless Argonauts front.
RB Chris Allen (NSU) vs LB Shamar Lewis (UWF)
Allen is NSU’s most consistent offensive weapon; Lewis leads UWF in tackles.
Recent Team Form
West Florida Argonauts (3–1, Gulf South Conference)
W 28–7 vs Kentucky Wesleyan
W 48–21 vs Lenoir‑Rhyne
L 28–7 @ Valdosta State
W 35–14 vs North Greenville
Offense: ~29.5 PPG Defense: ~17.5 PPG
Northeastern State RiverHawks (2–2, Independent)
W 28–21 @ Saginaw Valley State
L 27–24 vs Missouri S&T
L 49–21 @ North Alabama
W 70–12 vs Westgate Christian
Offense: ~35.7 PPG Defense: ~27.2 PPG
Series History
All‑time: First‑ever meeting between the two programs.
Trend: UWF has been a perennial playoff contender since its 2016 inception, while NSU is rebuilding and seeking a signature win.
ATS (Against the Spread):
UWF: 3–1 ATS last 4
NSU: 2–2 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
No prior head‑to‑head history
UWF has covered in 3 of last 4 games vs unranked opponents
NSU has failed to cover in 2 of last 3 vs ranked foes
Projected Score: West Florida 41 – Northeastern State 17
Game Odds
West Florida Argonauts – 21.5
Northeastern State RiverHawks 57
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
