Kickoff: 6:00 PM CT
Venue: Chad Richison Stadium, Edmond, Oklahoma (Capacity: ~12,000)
Broadcast: MIAA Network / ESPN+ / Ichabod Sports Radio
Weather Forecast (Edmond, OK)
Temperature: ~85°F (29°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Warm but comfortable; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Washburn (1–2, 0–1 MIAA):
QB Justin Lewis – Left last week’s game with a minor injury but is expected to start. Backup Logan Madden impressed in relief (150 yards, 2 TDs).
RB Ky Thomas – Missed last week with a minor tweak, expected to return.
WR DJ Bell – Healthy; explosive playmaker.
Defense – No major injuries reported.
Central Oklahoma (1–1, 1–0 MIAA):
QB starter – Healthy; led comeback win over Pittsburg State with efficient passing.
RB rotation – Healthy; balanced ground game.
WR corps – Healthy; multiple red-zone targets.
Defense – Healthy; held Pitt State to 24 points in Week 2.
Key Player Matchups
QB Justin Lewis (Washburn) vs. UCO Secondary
Lewis’ health is key; if limited, Madden may see time. UCO’s defense thrives on turnovers.
RB Ky Thomas (Washburn) vs. UCO Front Seven
Thomas’ return gives Washburn balance; UCO must contain him to force passing downs.
UCO QB vs. Washburn Pass Rush
The Bronchos’ QB has been efficient; Washburn must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.
WR DJ Bell (Washburn) vs. UCO Corners
Bell’s speed can stretch the field; UCO must prevent explosive plays.
Recent Team Form
Washburn Ichabods (1–2, 0–1 MIAA)
9/13: L 41–27 @ Colorado School of Mines (weather-delayed game)
9/6: L 27–21 vs. Northwest Missouri State
8/30: W 35–14 vs. Lincoln (MO)
Trend: Offense averaging 27.7 PPG; defense allowing 29.3 PPG.
Central Oklahoma Bronchos (1–1, 1–0 MIAA)
9/6: W 27–24 vs. Pittsburg State (defending MIAA champs)
8/30: L 34–14 @ UT Permian Basin
Trend: Offense averaging 20.5 PPG; defense allowing 29.0 PPG.
Series History
All-time series: Central Oklahoma leads 9–6.
Last meeting (2024): Central Oklahoma won 31–28 in Topeka.
Washburn’s last win came in 2021.
The last five meetings are split 3–2 in favor of UCO.
Betting Trends
Washburn:
2–3 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Central Oklahoma:
3–2 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: UCO has covered in 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Washburn: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common when defense falters.
Central Oklahoma: Profitable ATS at home; unders frequent when defense controls tempo.
MIAA Trends: Home favorites cover ~58% of the time in September conference games.
Game Odds
Washburn Ichabods 51
Central Oklahoma Bronchos – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
