Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM CT (5:00 PM ET)
Venue: Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field, Russellville, Arkansas (Capacity ~6,500, turf surface)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / GAC Sports Network
Weather Forecast (Russellville, AR)
Temperature: ~79°F (26°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by evening
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: GAC programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Arkansas–Monticello (UAM):
QB healthy, but has thrown multiple interceptions in early-season play.
RB1 probable (ankle).
Secondary missing one starter (questionable).
Arkansas Tech (ATU):
QB healthy, coming off a 2-TD performance vs Northwestern Oklahoma.
WR1 probable (hamstring).
DL depth thin after Week 2 injury.
🔑 Key Player Matchups
UAM QB vs. ATU Secondary
Monticello has struggled with turnovers, while Tech’s DBs have forced multiple takeaways in recent games.
ATU QB vs. UAM Front Seven
Tech has scored 44 and 32 points in recent wins. UAM’s defense, which allowed 48 to Henderson State, must find a way to pressure the passer.
Special Teams
Arkansas Tech has been consistent in the kicking game, while UAM has had miscues in coverage. Field position could be decisive.
Recent Team Form
Arkansas–Monticello (0–3, 0–2 GAC):
L vs Southeastern Oklahoma (44–13)
L vs East Central (38–13)
L vs Henderson State (48–18)
Strength: Offense shows flashes of explosiveness.
Weakness: Defense allowing 43.3 PPG, turnover margin -5.
Arkansas Tech (3–0, 2–0 GAC):
W vs Southwestern Oklahoma (32–10)
W vs Northwestern Oklahoma (44–0)
W vs Ouachita Baptist (28–23)
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
Weakness: Run defense has been tested in close games.
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are GAC rivals.
Arkansas Tech: Off to a perfect start, looking like a dark-horse contender in the GAC.
Arkansas–Monticello: Winless, desperate to avoid a 0–4 start.
Series History
All-time series: Arkansas Tech leads.
Recent meetings:
2024: UAM 24, Arkansas Tech 13 (Monticello win at home)
2023: Arkansas Tech 24, UAM 10 (Tech win in Russellville)
Trend: The last two meetings have been split, but Tech has historically dominated the series.
Betting Trends:
Arkansas Tech is 3–0 ATS this season (modeled).
UAM is 0–3 ATS this season.
Tech games have gone Under in 2 of 3 due to defensive strength.
UAM games have gone Over in 2 of 3 due to defensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: UAM +6.5 (covered, won 24–13)
2023: Arkansas Tech -3.5 (covered, won 24–10)
2022: Arkansas Tech -7.5 (covered, won 31–14)
2021: Arkansas Tech -4.5 (covered, won 27–17)
Game Odds
Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils 56
Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
