Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 11:30 AM CT (12:30 PM ET)
Venue: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, Missouri (Capacity ~6,500, turf surface)
Broadcast: MIAA Network / ESPN+ (regional)
Weather Forecast (Maryville, MO)
Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–9 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-II programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Central Oklahoma Bronchos:
QB healthy, averaging 200+ YPG passing.
RB1 probable (ankle).
Secondary missing one starting CB (questionable).
Northwest Missouri State Bearcats:
QB rotation intact; starter healthy after 3-TD outing vs Texas A&M–Kingsville.
RB committee fully available.
DL depth thin after Week 2 injury.
Key Player Matchups
Central Oklahoma QB vs. Northwest Secondary
UCO’s passing game has been efficient, but Northwest’s DBs have forced turnovers in 3 of 4 games.
Northwest RBs vs. UCO Front Seven
The Bearcats’ ground game has been steady, averaging 180+ YPG. UCO’s linebackers must contain early-down runs.
Special Teams
Northwest has been consistent in the kicking game; UCO has had miscues that cost field position.
Recent Team Form
Northwest Missouri State (3–1, 1–0 MIAA):
W vs Minnesota State–Mankato (38–14)
W @ Washburn (34–29)
W vs Texas A&M–Kingsville (49–20)
L vs Missouri Southern (21–14)
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense
Weakness: Inconsistent in close games
Central Oklahoma (2–1, 1–0 MIAA):
W vs UT Permian Basin (34–14)
L vs Pittsburg State (27–24)
W vs Washburn (34–28)
Strength: Passing game led by veteran QB
Weakness: Defense allowing 25+ PPG
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are MIAA rivals.
Northwest Missouri State: A perennial national contender, looking to stay atop the MIAA standings.
Central Oklahoma: A rising program, aiming to prove it can compete with the league’s elite.
Series History
All-time series: Northwest Missouri State leads comfortably.
Recent meetings:
2024: Central Oklahoma 48, Northwest Missouri State 20 (UCO upset)
2023: Northwest Missouri State 34, Central Oklahoma 21
Trend: The last two meetings have been split, but Northwest has historically dominated the series.
Projected Line: Northwest Missouri State -7.5 O/U 54.0
Betting Trends:
Northwest is 3–1 ATS this season (modeled).
Central Oklahoma is 2–1 ATS this season.
Northwest games have gone Over in 2 of 4.
UCO games have gone Over in 2 of 3.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: Central Oklahoma +6.5 (covered, won 48–20)
2023: Northwest Missouri State -7.5 (covered, won 34–21)
2022: Northwest Missouri State -10.5 (covered, won 31–14)
2021: Northwest Missouri State -9.5 (covered, won 28–7)
Game Odds
Central Oklahoma Bronchos 54
Northwest Missouri State Bearcats – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
