Venue & Game Details
Location: Carnie Smith Stadium, Pittsburg, KS
Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. CT
Event: MIAA Conference Game
Broadcast: MIAA Network / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Pittsburg, KS)
Kickoff Temp: ~74°F
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Wind: SSW at 8–12 mph
Impact: Minimal; excellent football weather
Injury Report
Washburn: No major injuries reported; QB rotation intact.
Pittsburg State: No major injuries reported; RB Caleb Lewis expected to play after minor ankle issue.
Player Matchups
Washburn Ichabods (1-4, 0-3 MIAA)
QB starter rotation: 1,050 yards, 7 TD, 6 INT combined.
RB committee: 420 yards, 4 TD.
WR top target: 310 yards, 3 TD.
Defense: Allowing 32.6 PPG, vulnerable against the run.
Pittsburg State Gorillas (4-2, 3-1 MIAA)
QB steady starter: 1,200+ yards, 10 TD, 4 INT.
RB Caleb Lewis: 480 yards, 5 TD.
WR top receiver: 400 yards, 4 TD.
Defense: #2 in MIAA scoring defense (16.8 PPG allowed), led by LB Hunter Remington (45 tackles, 3 sacks).
Key Battle: Washburn’s passing attack vs. Pitt State’s secondary, which has forced 8 INTs in 6 games.
Team Records & Recent Form
Washburn (1-4)
W vs Truman State 20-17
L @ NW Missouri State 34-7
L vs Colorado Mines 41-27
L @ Central Oklahoma 34-28
L vs Nebraska-Kearney 31-24
Pittsburg State (4-2)
W @ Ferris State 34-17
W @ Central Oklahoma 27-24
W vs Grand Valley State 17-14
W vs Fort Hays State 31-16
W @ Emporia State 42-29
L vs Nebraska-Kearney 23-6
Series History
All-time: Pittsburg State leads 65-25-1.
Last meeting (Sept 21, 2024): Pitt State 39, Washburn 31.
Pitt State has won 11 straight in the series (2014–2024).
Betting Trends
Washburn: 1-4 SU, 1-4 ATS; 4-1 O/U.
Pittsburg State: 4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS; 3-3 O/U.
Pitt State has covered in 7 of last 10 vs Washburn.
Washburn overs have hit in 4 of 5 games this season.
Game Odds
Washburn Ichabods 51.5
Pittsburg State Gorillas – 17
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
