D2-CFB Game Preview: Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm (1-3) vs. Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils (2-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium (capacity ~7,000)

Location: Monticello, Arkansas

Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CT (3:00 PM ET)

Broadcast: ESPN+ / GAC Digital Network

Weather Forecast (Monticello, AR)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon

Temperature: ~81°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by evening

Wind: 6–10 mph

Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking

Injury Report

Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm (1–3, 1–2 GAC):

QB Luke Waggoner – Probable (ankle soreness)

WR Jalen Reed – Questionable (hamstring)

Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils (2–2, 1–2 GAC):

QB Cole Sears – Probable (shoulder soreness)

RB Chris Allen – Probable (knee bruise)

Key Player Matchups

QB Luke Waggoner (SNU) vs UAM Secondary

Waggoner led SNU to a 17–13 win over East Central (9/20/25) and must avoid turnovers against a ball‑hawking UAM defense.

RB Chris Allen (UAM) vs SNU Front Seven

Allen is UAM’s most consistent offensive weapon; SNU has allowed over 150 rushing yards per game.

QB Cole Sears (UAM) vs SNU Pass Rush

Sears has been efficient in UAM’s two wins; SNU’s defensive line must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.

WR Jalen Reed (SNU) vs CB Marcus Hall (UAM)

Reed is SNU’s top target when healthy; Hall is UAM’s best cover corner.

Recent Team Form

Southern Nazarene (1–3, 1–2 GAC):

L 48–13 @ Henderson State (9/4/25)

L 26–18 vs Southern Arkansas (9/13/25)

W 17–13 @ East Central (9/20/25)

L 27–20 vs Southeastern Oklahoma (9/27/25)

Offense: ~17.0 PPG Defense: ~28.5 PPG

Arkansas–Monticello (2–2, 1–2 GAC):

W 31–14 vs Southwestern Oklahoma (9/6/25)

L 35–21 @ Harding (9/13/25)

L 28–24 @ Ouachita Baptist (9/20/25)

W 34–17 vs Northwestern Oklahoma (9/27/25)

Offense: ~27.0 PPG Defense: ~23.5 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Arkansas–Monticello leads the modern series

Recent:

2024: UAM 38–21

2023: UAM 42–28

2022: UAM 35–14

Trend: UAM has won 3 straight, all by multiple scores.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Southern Nazarene: 2–3 ATS last 5

Arkansas–Monticello: 3–2 ATS last 5

Historical Betting Results:

UAM has covered in 3 straight vs SNU

SNU has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 GAC road games

Projected Score: Arkansas–Monticello 31 – Southern Nazarene 20

Game Odds

Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm          51

Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils           – 10

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

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