D2-CFB Game Preview: Western Oregon Wolves (3-2) vs. Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds (2-4)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium, Portales, NM

Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. PT

Event: Lone Star Conference (LSC) matchup

Broadcast: LSC Digital Network / KSEL Country Radio

Weather Forecast (Portales, NM)

Kickoff Temp: ~76°F

Conditions: Sunny, dry high plains afternoon

Wind: SW at 12–15 mph

Impact: Wind could affect special teams and deep passing

Injury Report

Western Oregon: No major injuries reported; RB Jermaine Land (85 yards, TD last week) fully active.

Eastern New Mexico: No major injuries reported; QB starter rotation intact.

Player Matchups

Western Oregon Wolves

QB Carson Workman: 3 rushing TDs last week vs WNMU.

RB Jermaine Land: 85 yards, 1 TD vs WNMU.

RB Tyler Konold: Added a rushing TD in last game.

LB Aden Murphy: 12 tackles vs WNMU.

DB Malik Ross: Pick-six, sack, forced fumble last week.

Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds

QB dual-threat: 1,200+ total yards, 9 TD, 6 INT.

RB committee: 140 YPG rushing.

WR top target: 280 yards, 3 TD.

Defense: Allowed 30+ in 4 of 6 games, but opportunistic with 7 INTs.

Key Battle: WOU’s opportunistic defense (6 takeaways last week) vs. ENMU’s turnover-prone QB play.

Team Recent Form

Western Oregon

W vs Southern Oregon 27-7

L @ Cal Poly 56-7

W vs Sul Ross State 66-3

L @ West Texas A&M 35-7

W vs Western New Mexico 41-20

Eastern New Mexico

L vs NM Highlands 34-28

L @ Colorado Mesa 28-7

L vs Angelo State 31-20

W @ Midwestern State 56-31

L @ Central Washington 58-7

Series History

All-time: Eastern New Mexico leads 3-2.

Last meeting (Oct 12, 2024): Western Oregon 49, ENMU 20.

ENMU’s last win: Sept 16, 2023 (30-29 in Portales).

Betting Trends

Western Oregon: 3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS; 3-2 O/U.

Eastern New Mexico: 2-4 SU, 2-4 ATS; 4-2 O/U.

WOU has covered in 3 of last 4 vs ENMU.

ENMU overs have hit in 4 of 6 games this season.

Game Odds

Western Oregon Wolves                              – 6.5

Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds             56

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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