Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Ranger Field at Milam Stadium (capacity ~7,500)
Location: Alva, Oklahoma
Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CT (3:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / GAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Alva, OK)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Temperature: ~74°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 7–12 mph (crosswinds possible)
Impact: Excellent football weather; slight wind may affect long field goals and punts
Injury Report
Southern Arkansas Muleriders (3–1, 2–1 GAC):
QB OB Jones – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Jalen Dupree – Questionable (hamstring)
Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers (0–4, 0–4 GAC):
QB Braden Gleason – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Jalen Reed – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB OB Jones (SAU) vs NWOSU Secondary
Jones has been efficient in SAU’s 3–1 start, averaging multiple TDs per game.
RB Jalen Dupree (SAU) vs LB Tyler Ross (NWOSU)
Dupree is SAU’s workhorse; Ross leads NWOSU in tackles.
QB Braden Gleason (NWOSU) vs SAU Pass Rush
Gleason has struggled under pressure; SAU’s defensive front averages multiple sacks per game.
WR Jalen Reed (NWOSU) vs CB Marcus Hall (SAU)
Reed is NWOSU’s top target; Hall is SAU’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Southern Arkansas (3–1, 2–1 GAC):
L 24–21 vs Henderson State (9/28/25)
L 31–17 vs Harding (9/21/25)
W 26–18 vs Southern Nazarene (9/13/25)
W 49–7 vs Oklahoma Baptist (9/6/25)
Offense: ~28.0 PPG Defense: ~22.5 PPG
Northwestern Oklahoma State (0–4, 0–4 GAC):
L 41–20 vs East Central (9/27/25)
L 16–8 @ Oklahoma Baptist (9/20/25)
L 44–0 @ Arkansas Tech (9/11/25)
L 49–7 vs Harding (9/4/25)
Offense: ~8.7 PPG Defense: ~38.5 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Southern Arkansas leads the modern series comfortably
Recent:
2024: SAU 34–17
2023: SAU 42–21
2022: SAU 38–14
Trend: SAU has won 3 straight, all by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
SAU: 3–1 ATS last 4
NWOSU: 0–4 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
SAU has covered in 3 straight vs NWOSU
NWOSU has failed to cover in 5 straight GAC games
Projected Score: Southern Arkansas 35 – Northwestern Oklahoma 13
Game Odds
Southern Arkansas Muleriders – 17.5
Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers 52
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
