Kickoff: 4:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM ET
Venue: Convoy Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium, Monticello, Arkansas
Capacity: ~7,000
Coverage: GAC Digital Network / Local Radio via KHBM 93.7 FM (Monticello) & ECU Tigers Radio Network
Weather Forecast (Monticello, AR)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Kickoff Temperature: ~84°F (29°C)
Wind: 6–9 mph from the south-southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact: Warm but not oppressive; minimal wind impact on passing or kicking games
Injury Report
East Central Tigers
QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after 2-TD opener
RB1 (Probable) – 90+ yards rushing in Week 1, no reported injury
WR2 (Questionable) – Minor ankle sprain, limited in practice
LB1 (Probable) – Shoulder wrap, cleared for contact
Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils
QB1 (Probable) – Expected to start after full participation in practice
RB1 (Questionable) – Hamstring tightness, game-time decision
CB1 (Out) – Knee injury, expected to miss 2–3 weeks
Recent Form
East Central
Week 1: Defeated Southeastern Oklahoma State 20–13 — strong defensive stand late, +1 turnover margin
2024 Finish: 6–5 overall, 5–5 GAC
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense
Arkansas–Monticello
Week 1: Lost to Southeastern Oklahoma State 44–13 — struggled to contain run game, -2 turnover margin
2024 Finish: 4–7 overall, 3–7 GAC
Strength: Quick-strike passing game, experienced offensive line
Series History
All-Time: East Central leads recent series 1–0 (based on available data)
Last Meeting: Oct. 5, 2024 — East Central won 42–17 in Ada, OK, behind a dominant rushing attack
Trend: ECU has averaged 30+ points in last two meetings
Key Player Matchups
ECU QB1 vs. UAM Secondary: Tigers’ efficient passing game vs. a Boll Weevils defense missing a starting cornerback
UAM QB1 vs. ECU Pass Rush: Boll Weevils’ quick-release passing attack will be tested by a Tigers front that generated multiple sacks in Week 1
Special Teams: ECU’s kicker perfect on FGs this season; UAM’s return unit averaged 24 yards per kick return in 2024
Betting Trends
East Central is 4-1 ATS in last 5 games vs. GAC opponents
Arkansas–Monticello is 2-8 ATS in last 10 home games
The Under has hit in 4 of the last 5 East Central games
Game Odds
East Central Tigers – 6.5
Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils 48
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
