Kickoff: 6:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM CT
Venue: Steve Hertling Field at Tomlinson Stadium, Ellensburg, Washington (Capacity: ~4,000)
Broadcast: FloCollege (PPV) / KGNC Radio (710 AM, 97.5 FM) / CWU Sports Network
Weather Forecast (Ellensburg, WA)
Temperature: ~76°F (24°C) at kickoff, dropping into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (4–7 mph)
Impact: Ideal football weather; no weather-related disruptions expected.
Injury Report
West Texas A&M (1–2, 1–0 LSC):
QB starter – Healthy; leading an up-tempo offense that has shown flashes of explosiveness.
WR corps – Healthy; multiple deep threats.
OL – Healthy; improved protection compared to 2024.
Defense – Healthy, but has allowed 30+ in two of three games.
#17 Central Washington (1–1, 0–0 LSC):
QB Kennedy McGill – Healthy; dual-threat with 266 passing yards, 3 TDs, plus 174 rushing yards and 2 TDs.
RBs Beau Phillips & Justice Taylor – Healthy; combined 214 yards on 40 carries.
WRs Jalen Grable, Mason Juergens, Camden Loidhamer – All healthy; each has caught a TD this season.
Defense – Healthy; struggled in second half vs. FCS #10 Montana but stout vs. Colorado Mesa.
Key Player Matchups
QB Kennedy McGill (CWU) vs. WTAMU Secondary
McGill’s dual-threat ability stresses defenses; Buffs must contain him on designed runs and scrambles.
RB Kory Harris (WTAMU) vs. CWU Front Seven
Harris is the Buffs’ offensive engine; if he establishes the run, WT can control tempo.
WR Jalen Grable (CWU) vs. WT Corners
Grable leads CWU in receiving yards; his big-play ability could tilt momentum.
WT Offensive Line vs. CWU Pass Rush
Buffs’ improved protection will be tested against a Wildcats defense that thrives on pressure.
Recent Team Form
West Texas A&M Buffaloes (1–2, 1–0 LSC)
9/13: W 28–7 vs. Western New Mexico (LSC opener)
9/6: L 35–21 @ Western Colorado (#8)
8/30: L 31–17 vs. Colorado Mines (#4)
Trend: Offense averaging 22.0 PPG; defense allowing 24.3 PPG.
#17 Central Washington Wildcats (1–1, 0–0 LSC)
9/13: L 42–17 @ Montana (#10 FCS) – trailed just 21–17 at halftime
8/30: W 41–14 vs. Colorado Mesa
Trend: Offense averaging 29.0 PPG; defense allowing 28.0 PPG.
Series History
All-time series: Central Washington leads 3–2.
Last meeting (2024): Central Washington won 24–21 in Canyon, TX.
2023: West Texas A&M won 27–17 in Ellensburg.
The last three meetings have been decided by 10 points or fewer.
💸 Betting Odds (modeled projections – no official Vegas line for DII)
Spread: Central Washington -9.5
Total (O/U): 52.5 points
Moneyline: Central Washington -350 / West Texas A&M +260
Betting Trends
West Texas A&M:
2–3 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Central Washington:
3–2 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: Road team has won 2 of the last 3 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
WTAMU: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; unders common when defense holds.
CWU: Profitable ATS at home; overs frequent when McGill is efficient.
LSC Trends: Ranked home favorites cover ~60% of the time in September conference games.
Game Odds
West Texas A&M Buffaloes 53
Central Washington Wildcats – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
