Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Willis “Convoy” Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium (capacity ~7,000)
Location: Monticello, Arkansas
Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CT (3:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / GAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Monticello, AR)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Temperature: ~81°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by evening
Wind: 6–10 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm (1–3, 1–2 GAC):
QB Luke Waggoner – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Jalen Reed – Questionable (hamstring)
Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils (2–2, 1–2 GAC):
QB Cole Sears – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Chris Allen – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Luke Waggoner (SNU) vs UAM Secondary
Waggoner led SNU to a 17–13 win over East Central (9/20/25) and must avoid turnovers against a ball‑hawking UAM defense.
RB Chris Allen (UAM) vs SNU Front Seven
Allen is UAM’s most consistent offensive weapon; SNU has allowed over 150 rushing yards per game.
QB Cole Sears (UAM) vs SNU Pass Rush
Sears has been efficient in UAM’s two wins; SNU’s defensive line must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.
WR Jalen Reed (SNU) vs CB Marcus Hall (UAM)
Reed is SNU’s top target when healthy; Hall is UAM’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Southern Nazarene (1–3, 1–2 GAC):
L 48–13 @ Henderson State (9/4/25)
L 26–18 vs Southern Arkansas (9/13/25)
W 17–13 @ East Central (9/20/25)
L 27–20 vs Southeastern Oklahoma (9/27/25)
Offense: ~17.0 PPG Defense: ~28.5 PPG
Arkansas–Monticello (2–2, 1–2 GAC):
W 31–14 vs Southwestern Oklahoma (9/6/25)
L 35–21 @ Harding (9/13/25)
L 28–24 @ Ouachita Baptist (9/20/25)
W 34–17 vs Northwestern Oklahoma (9/27/25)
Offense: ~27.0 PPG Defense: ~23.5 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Arkansas–Monticello leads the modern series
Recent:
2024: UAM 38–21
2023: UAM 42–28
2022: UAM 35–14
Trend: UAM has won 3 straight, all by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Southern Nazarene: 2–3 ATS last 5
Arkansas–Monticello: 3–2 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
UAM has covered in 3 straight vs SNU
SNU has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 GAC road games
Projected Score: Arkansas–Monticello 31 – Southern Nazarene 20
Game Odds
Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm 51
Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils – 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
