Kickoff: 1:00 PM PT
Venue: Baker Stadium, Tacoma, Washington (Capacity: ~3,500)
Broadcast: SCIAC–NWC Network
Weather Forecast (Tacoma, WA)
Temperature: ~67°F (19°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy with light winds (5–9 mph)
Impact: Mild Pacific Northwest conditions—ideal for football.
Injury Report
Cal Lutheran Kingsmen (SCIAC):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Puget Sound Loggers (NWC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 3 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (CLU) vs. Puget Sound Secondary
Campbell’s ability to stretch the field vertically will test the Loggers’ defensive backs.
RB Jordan Reyes (CLU) vs. Puget Sound Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help the Kingsmen control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (UPS) vs. Cal Lutheran Pass Rush
Smith has been turnover-prone; CLU’s defensive front will look to capitalize.
RB Chris Johnson (UPS) vs. Cal Lutheran Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Cal Lutheran Kingsmen (1–0, SCIAC)
9/6/25: W 18–15 vs. Pacific Lutheran
Trend: Offense still finding rhythm, but defense held strong in a tight opener.
Puget Sound Loggers (0–2, NWC)
9/6/25: L 56–20 vs. Lewis & Clark
9/13/25: L 30–7 vs. Southwestern (TX)
Trend: Offense averaging just 13.5 PPG; defense allowing 43 PPG. Struggling early.
Series History
Cal Lutheran and Puget Sound have limited modern history.
Last meeting: Cal Lutheran defeated Puget Sound in 2023.
CLU leads the recent series 2–0.
Betting Trends
Cal Lutheran:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
2–3 SU in last 5 road games.
Puget Sound:
0–5 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: CLU has covered in both prior meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Cal Lutheran: Profitable ATS as a small favorite; unders common when defense dictates pace.
Puget Sound: Struggles ATS at home; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.
SCIAC vs. NWC Trends: SCIAC teams cover ~57% of the time in September interconference play.
Game Odds
California Lutheran Kingsmen – 9.5
Puget Sound Loggers 50.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
