Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 7:00 p.m. CDT / 6:00 p.m. MDT
Venue: Rex Stadium, Alamosa, Colorado
Broadcast: FloCollege (video), Falcon Radio Network (audio), live stats via UTPBFalcons.com
Weather Forecast (Alamosa, CO)
Conditions: Clear skies, dry mountain air
Temperature at Kickoff: ~72°F (22°C)
Wind: 4–7 mph from the southwest
Impact: Ideal football weather; thin air at 7,500 ft elevation could slightly boost kicking and deep passing game.
Injury & Availability Report
Texas–Permian Basin Falcons
Questionable: WR2 (ankle soreness)
Out: None reported
Notable: QB Kanon Gibson — 189 passing yards, 78 rushing yards in Week 1 win over #14 Central Oklahoma; RB CJ Tate healthy after 2-TD opener; defense forced 3 turnovers last week.
Adams State Grizzlies
Questionable: RB1 (hamstring tightness) — led team in rushing in 2024
Out: None reported
Notable: New head coach Levi Gallas takes over after 0–11 season; roster features nearly 60 new players focused on rebuilding culture and fundamentals.
Recent Form & Trends
UTPB: Coming off a historic win over a ranked opponent, dominating Central Oklahoma by 20 points. Balanced offense with Gibson’s dual-threat ability and a defense that swarmed to the ball. Ranked #21 in AFCA and #16 in D2Football.com polls.
Adams State: Winless in 2024 but enters 2025 with a massive roster overhaul. Expect early growing pains but also a more disciplined approach under Gallas.
Series History
All-Time Series: First-ever meeting between the programs
Trend: UTPB has won 8 of its last 9 regular-season games dating back to 2024; Adams State has lost 12 straight overall.
Key Player Matchups
QB Kanon Gibson (UTPB) vs. ASU Linebackers – Gibson’s mobility will stress a Grizzlies defense still gelling with new personnel.
UTPB Defensive Front vs. ASU Offensive Line – Falcons’ pass rush will look to exploit an offensive line that allowed 40+ sacks last season.
Special Teams Edge – Thin air could extend FG range; UTPB’s kicker hit from 47 yards last week, while ASU’s coverage units must avoid giving up field position.
Betting Trends
UTPB is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 road games.
Adams State is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 home games.
The Over has hit in 4 of UTPB’s last 5 games vs. RMAC opponents.
Game Odds
Texas–Permian Basin Falcons – 24
Adams State Grizzlies 56
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
