Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Flex‑Chem Field at Milam Stadium (capacity ~7,500)
Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CT (3:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / GAC Digital Network / SWOSU Radio
Weather Forecast (Weatherford, OK)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Temperature: ~75°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 8–12 mph (crosswinds possible)
Impact: Excellent football weather; slight wind may affect long field goals and punts
Injury Report
Henderson State Reddies (3–1, 2–1 GAC):
QB Andrew Edwards – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Malik Brown – Questionable (hamstring)
Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs (2–2, 2–2 GAC):
QB Braden Gleason – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Chris Allen – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Andrew Edwards (HSU) vs SWOSU Secondary
Edwards has been efficient in HSU’s 3–1 start, but SWOSU’s secondary has forced turnovers in recent weeks.
WR Malik Brown (HSU) vs CB Marcus Hall (SWOSU)
Brown is HSU’s top target; Hall is SWOSU’s best cover corner.
QB Braden Gleason (SWOSU) vs HSU Pass Rush
Gleason has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against a Reddies defense averaging 3 sacks per game.
RB Chris Allen (SWOSU) vs LB Tyler Ross (HSU)
Allen is SWOSU’s workhorse; Ross leads HSU in tackles.
Recent Team Form
Henderson State (3–1, 2–1 GAC):
W 28–21 vs Ouachita Baptist (9/27/25)
L 31–24 @ Harding (9/20/25)
W 35–14 vs Southern Nazarene (9/13/25)
W 41–10 @ Arkansas Tech (9/6/25)
Offense: ~33.5 PPG Defense: ~19.0 PPG
Southwestern Oklahoma State (2–2, 2–2 GAC):
W 38–24 vs Oklahoma Baptist (9/27/25)
W 35–14 @ Southeastern Oklahoma (9/20/25)
L 55–0 @ Harding (9/11/25)
L 32–10 vs Arkansas Tech (9/4/25)
Offense: ~20.7 PPG Defense: ~31.2 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Henderson State leads the modern series
Recent:
2024: Henderson State 35–17
2023: Henderson State 42–14
2022: Henderson State 38–21
Trend: Henderson has won 3 straight, all by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Henderson State: 3–1 ATS last 4
SWOSU: 2–2 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
HSU has covered in 3 straight vs SWOSU
SWOSU has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 GAC games
Projected Score: Henderson State 34 – Southwestern Oklahoma 17
Game Odds
Henderson State Reddies – 14.5
Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs 53
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
