D2-CFB Game Preview: Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils (3-3) vs. Oklahoma Baptist Bison (2-4)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Crain Family Stadium at the Hurt Complex, Shawnee, OK

Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. CT

Event: Great American Conference (GAC) matchup

Broadcast: ESPN+ / Team1Sports

Weather Forecast (Shawnee, OK)

Kickoff Temp: ~79°F

Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon

Wind: SSW at 8–12 mph

Impact: Slight wind could affect special teams, otherwise excellent football weather

Injury Report

Arkansas–Monticello: No major injuries reported; QB Demilon Brown expected to start.

Oklahoma Baptist: No major injuries reported; RB Lyric Tredwell cleared after minor ankle issue.

Player Matchups

Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils

QB Demilon Brown: 1,250 yards, 12 TD, 5 INT; also 280 rushing yards, 4 TD.

RB Devon Swindle: 310 yards, 3 TD.

WR DeAndre Washington: 420 yards, 5 TD.

Defense: Allowing 27.6 PPG, but strong against the run (112 YPG).

Oklahoma Baptist Bison

QB Keegan Shoemaker: 1,180 yards, 9 TD, 6 INT.

RB Lyric Tredwell: 420 yards, 5 TD; physical runner.

WR Chris Henley Jr.: 380 yards, 4 TD.

Defense: Allowing 32.4 PPG, vulnerable against balanced offenses.

Key Battle: Brown’s dual-threat ability vs. OBU’s secondary, which has given up 12 passing TDs in six games.

Team Recent Form

Arkansas–Monticello

W vs Southern Nazarene 23-9

L @ Arkansas Tech 31-24

L vs Henderson State 48-18

W @ East Central 38-13

L vs Southeastern OK 44-13

W vs Northwestern OK 42-16

Oklahoma Baptist

L vs Southern Arkansas 49-14

L vs Henderson State 28-14

W vs Northwestern OK 16-8

W @ SW Oklahoma 38-24

L @ Ouachita Baptist 35-13

L vs Harding 65-0

Series History

All-time (since 2015): Arkansas–Monticello leads 5-4.

Last meeting (Nov 2, 2024): UAM 24, OBU 20.

UAM has won 2 of the last 3 matchups.

Betting Trends

Arkansas–Monticello: 3-3 SU, 3-3 ATS; 3-3 O/U.

Oklahoma Baptist: 2-4 SU, 2-4 ATS; 4-2 O/U.

UAM has covered in 4 of last 6 vs OBU.

OBU overs have hit in 4 of 6 games this season.

Projected Score: Arkansas–Monticello 34, Oklahoma Baptist 27

Game Odds

Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils           – 4.5

Oklahoma Baptist Bison                               53

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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