Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT
Venue: Cliff Harris Stadium, Arkadelphia, Arkansas (Capacity: ~5,600)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / GAC Digital Network / KCJC 102.3 FM
Weather Forecast (Arkadelphia, AR)
Temperature: ~84°F (29°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Arkansas Tech (2–0, 2–0 GAC):
QB Jack Dawson – Healthy; 354 yards, 5 TDs through two games.
RB Bryson Roland (Fr.) – Healthy; team-leading 178 rushing yards.
WR corps – Healthy; 13 different players have recorded receptions.
Defense – Healthy; has allowed just 10 points in two games, including a shutout.
Ouachita Baptist (1–1, 1–1 GAC, receiving votes nationally):
QB starter – Healthy; efficient but limited production in Week 2.
RB committee – Healthy; ground game remains the Tigers’ identity.
WR corps – Healthy; balanced but not explosive.
Defense – Healthy; unit has been tested, allowing 24 PPG through two games.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jack Dawson (ATU) vs. OBU Secondary
Dawson has been efficient and turnover-free; OBU must pressure him to disrupt rhythm.
RB Bryson Roland (ATU) vs. OBU Front Seven
Roland’s emergence gives Tech balance; OBU must contain him to force passing downs.
OBU Rushing Attack vs. ATU Linebackers
The Tigers’ bread-and-butter is the run game; Tech’s defense has been stout early.
Special Teams (ATU) vs. OBU Coverage Units
Tech blocked two punts last week and returned two INTs for TDs—hidden yardage could swing the game.
Recent Team Form
Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys (2–0, 2–0 GAC)
9/11: W 44–0 vs. Northwestern Oklahoma State
9/4: W 32–10 @ Southern Nazarene
Trend: Outscored opponents 76–10; defense has forced 4 turnovers and scored twice.
Ouachita Baptist Tigers (1–1, 1–1 GAC)
9/13: L 28–21 @ Harding (#2 nationally)
9/6: W 35–14 vs. Southern Arkansas
Trend: Offense averaging 28 PPG; defense allowing 24 PPG.
Series History
All-time series: Ouachita Baptist leads 45–39–1.
Last meeting (2024): Ouachita won 31–17.
Arkansas Tech’s last win came in 2016.
OBU has won 7 straight in the series.
💸 Betting Odds (modeled projections – no official Vegas line for DII)
Spread: Ouachita Baptist -6.5
Total (O/U): 48.5 points
Moneyline: Ouachita Baptist -240 / Arkansas Tech +190
Betting Trends
Arkansas Tech:
3–2 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Ouachita Baptist:
4–1 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: OBU has covered in 5 of the last 7 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Arkansas Tech: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; unders common when defense plays well.
Ouachita Baptist: Profitable ATS at home; overs frequent when run game dominates.
GAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~59% of the time in September conference games.
Game Odds
Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys 48.5
Ouachita Baptist Tigers -7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
