Kickoff: 3:05 PM PT / 5:05 PM CT
Venue: McArthur Field, Monmouth, Oregon (Capacity: ~4,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / WOU Wolves Radio Network
Weather Forecast (Monmouth, OR)
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, dropping into the mid-60s by evening
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Comfortable Pacific Northwest conditions; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Sul Ross State (0–2, Lone Star Conference):
QB starter rotation – Healthy, but offense averaging under 20 PPG.
RB committee – Healthy, but struggling to establish consistency.
WR top target group – Healthy, but limited production against strong defenses.
Defense – Depth concerns after giving up 35+ in consecutive games.
Western Oregon (1–1, Lone Star Conference affiliate):
QB starter – Healthy, 3 TDs, 1 INT through two games.
RB lead back – Healthy, 180 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
WR top target – Healthy, 12 receptions, 2 TDs.
Defense – No major injuries reported; unit has been stout against the run.
Key Player Matchups
Sul Ross QB vs. WOU Secondary
The Lobos must find explosive plays through the air to keep pace with the Wolves.
RB Committee (Sul Ross) vs. WOU Front Seven
Establishing the run is critical for Sul Ross to avoid becoming one-dimensional.
WOU QB vs. Sul Ross Pass Rush
The Wolves’ passing game has been efficient; Sul Ross must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.
WR Corps (WOU) vs. Sul Ross Corners
Western Oregon’s receivers have been reliable in the red zone; this could be the deciding factor.
Recent Team Form
Sul Ross State Lobos (0–2, LSC)
9/14: L 35–21 @ Stephen F. Austin
8/30: L 28–21 @ UT Rio Grande Valley
Trend: Offense averaging 21 PPG; defense allowing 31.5 PPG.
Western Oregon Wolves (1–1, LSC affiliate)
9/14: L 17–14 @ Cal Poly
9/6: W 37–7 vs. Southern Oregon
Trend: Defense allowing just 12 PPG; offense balanced but still finding rhythm.
Series History
All-time series: Western Oregon leads 1–0.
Last meeting (2024): Western Oregon won 39–17 in Alpine, TX.
This will be Sul Ross State’s first trip to Monmouth, OR.
Betting Trends
Sul Ross State:
1–4 SU in last 5 games.
1–4 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Western Oregon:
3–2 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: Western Oregon covered in their only prior meeting (2024).
Historical Betting Results
Sul Ross State: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common when defense collapses.
Western Oregon: Profitable ATS at home; unders frequent when defense controls tempo.
LSC Trends: Home favorites cover ~59% of the time in September conference games.
Game Odds
Sul Ross State Lobos 49
Western Oregon Wolves – 16
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
