D2-CFB Game Preview: Chadron State Eagles (2-2) vs. Adams State Grizzlies (0-3)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Rex Stadium (capacity ~6,000)

Location: Alamosa, Colorado

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM MT (2:00 PM ET)

Broadcast: RMAC Network / ESPN+ simulcast

Special Note: Adams State’s Family Weekend

Weather Forecast (Alamosa, CO)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, dry high‑plains afternoon

Temperature: ~71°F at kickoff, dropping into the low 60s by evening

Wind: 8–12 mph (crosswinds could affect special teams)

Impact: Passing game may be slightly impacted; running attacks should thrive

Injury Report

Chadron State Eagles:

QB Alex Bueno – Probable (ankle soreness)

WR Nic Nora – Questionable (hamstring)

Adams State Grizzlies:

QB Tyler Johnson – Probable (shoulder soreness)

RB Chris Allen – Probable (knee bruise)

Key Player Matchups

QB Alex Bueno (CSC) vs Adams State Secondary

Bueno has been efficient in Chadron’s 2–2 start, with multiple TDs and strong accuracy.

WR Nic Nora (CSC) vs CB Jordan Carter (ASU)

Nora is Chadron’s top target; Carter is Adams’ best cover corner.

QB Tyler Johnson (ASU) vs Chadron State Pass Rush

Johnson has struggled under pressure; Chadron’s front seven averages multiple sacks per game.

RB Chris Allen (ASU) vs LB Chase Koch (CSC)

Allen is Adams’ most consistent offensive weapon; Koch leads Chadron in tackles.

Recent Team Form

Chadron State Eagles (2–2, 2–0 RMAC)

L 17–3 @ Northern Colorado (8/30/25)

L 41–21 @ Nebraska–Kearney (9/6/25)

W 31–28 vs Black Hills State (9/13/25)

W 34–28 @ #23 Colorado Mines (9/20/25)

Offense: ~23.8 PPG Defense: ~27.2 PPG

Adams State Grizzlies (0–3, 0–2 RMAC)

L 35–21 @ Western New Mexico (8/30/25)

L 41–7 @ UT Permian Basin (9/6/25)

L 45–30 vs Western Colorado (9/20/25)

Offense: ~19.3 PPG Defense: ~40.3 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Chadron State leads the modern series comfortably

Recent:

2024: Chadron State 52–23

2023: Chadron State 53–14

Trend: Chadron has dominated the last two meetings, winning by 30+ points each time.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Chadron: 3–1 ATS last 4

Adams State: 1–4 ATS last 5

Historical Betting Results:

Chadron has covered in 2 straight vs Adams

Adams has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 RMAC games

Projected Score: Chadron State 38 – Adams State 20

Game Odds

Chadron State Eagles                     – 14.5

Adams State Grizzlies                    57

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025

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