Venue & Game Details
Location: Carpenter-Haygood Stadium at Ruggles Field, Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. CT
Event: GAC Conference Game
Broadcast: ESPN+ / HSU Sports Network
Weather Forecast (Arkadelphia, AR)
Kickoff Temp: ~76°F
Conditions: Partly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Wind: SSW at 7–10 mph
Impact: Minimal; excellent football weather
Injury Report
Northwestern Oklahoma State: No major injuries reported; QB rotation intact.
Henderson State: No major injuries reported; RB and WR units fully healthy.
Player Matchups
Henderson State Reddies
QB steady starter: 1,200+ yards, 10 TD, 4 INT.
RB committee attack: 150+ YPG rushing.
WR top target: 350 yards, 4 TD.
Defense: Allowing 21.6 PPG, strong against the run.
Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers
QB dual-threat: 700+ total yards, 5 TD, 6 INT.
RB leading rusher: 280 yards, 2 TD.
WR top target: 220 yards, 2 TD.
Defense: Allowing 41.6 PPG, last in GAC.
Key Battle: Henderson’s balanced offense vs. Northwestern’s struggling defense.
Team Records & Recent Form
Henderson State
W vs Southern Nazarene 48-13
W @ Oklahoma Baptist 28-14
W @ Arkansas-Monticello 48-18
L vs Southern Arkansas 24-21
W @ Southwestern Oklahoma 35-32
Northwestern Oklahoma State
L vs Harding 49-7
L @ Arkansas Tech 44-0
L @ Oklahoma Baptist 16-8
L vs East Central 41-20
L vs Southern Arkansas 42-16
Series History
All-time (since 2015): Henderson State leads 7-2
Last meeting (Nov 2, 2024): Henderson State 44, Northwestern Oklahoma 10
Henderson has won 5 straight in the series (2019–2024).
Northwestern’s last win: 2018 (30-24 in Alva).
Betting Trends
Henderson State: 4-1 SU, 4-1 ATS; 3-2 O/U.
Northwestern Oklahoma: 0-5 SU, 0-5 ATS; 4-1 O/U.
Henderson has covered in 5 straight vs NWOSU.
Northwestern has lost 10 straight road games.
Projected Score: Henderson State 48, Northwestern Oklahoma State 17
Game Odds
Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers 56
Henderson State Reddies – 28.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
