D2-CFB Game Preview: Western New Mexico Mustangs (1-4) vs. Western Oregon Wolves (2-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: McArthur Field (capacity ~4,000)

Location: Monmouth, Oregon

Kickoff Time: 1:05 PM PT (2:05 PM MT / 4:05 PM ET)

Broadcast: FloCollege / LSC Digital Network

Weather Forecast (Monmouth, OR)

Conditions: Partly cloudy, cool Pacific Northwest afternoon

Temperature: ~68°F at kickoff, dipping into the low 60s by evening

Wind: 6–10 mph

Impact: Mild conditions; little effect on passing/kicking

Injury Report

Western New Mexico Mustangs (1–4, 0–3 LSC):

QB Donovan Riddick – Probable (ankle soreness)

RB Chris Allen – Questionable (hamstring)

Western Oregon Wolves (2–2, 1–1 LSC):

QB Tyler Reid – Probable (shoulder soreness)

WR Jalen Taylor – Probable (knee bruise)

Key Player Matchups

QB Donovan Riddick (WNMU) vs WOU Secondary

Riddick has shown flashes of dual‑threat ability but has been turnover‑prone.

RB Chris Allen (WNMU) vs LB Marcus Hall (WOU)

Allen is WNMU’s most consistent offensive weapon; Hall leads WOU in tackles.

QB Tyler Reid (WOU) vs WNMU Pass Rush

Reid has been efficient in WOU’s two wins; WNMU’s defense has allowed over 40 PPG.

WR Jalen Taylor (WOU) vs CB Jordan Carter (WNMU)

Taylor is WOU’s top target; Carter is WNMU’s best cover corner.

Recent Team Form

Western New Mexico (1–4, 0–3 LSC):

L 31–21 vs Central Washington (9/27/25)

L 56–27 @ Angelo State (9/20/25)

L 58–27 vs West Texas A&M (9/13/25)

L 69–55 @ New Mexico Highlands (9/6/25)

W 35–21 vs Adams State (8/30/25)

Offense: ~33.0 PPG Defense: ~48.0 PPG

Western Oregon (2–2, 1–1 LSC):

L 35–7 @ West Texas A&M (9/27/25)

W 66–3 vs Sul Ross State (9/20/25)

L 56–7 @ Cal Poly (9/13/25)

W 27–7 vs Southern Oregon (9/6/25)

Offense: ~26.5 PPG Defense: ~25.2 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Western Oregon leads the modern series

Recent:

2024: Western Oregon 34–14 (in Silver City)

2023: Western Oregon 31–7

Trend: Western Oregon has won the last two meetings by double digits.

ATS (Against the Spread):

WOU: 2–2 ATS last 4

WNMU: 1–4 ATS last 5

Historical Betting Results:

WOU covered in both 2023 and 2024 wins

WNMU has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 LSC games

Projected Score: Western Oregon 34 – Western New Mexico 20

Game Odds

Western New Mexico Mustangs                56

Western Oregon Wolves                              – 13

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025

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