Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. PDT
Venue: Ted Runner Stadium, Redlands, California
Competition: NCAA Division III – Non-Conference
Weather Forecast (Redlands, CA)
Conditions: Clear skies, hot early evening cooling into the 70s
Temperature at Kickoff: ~88°F (31°C)
Wind: 4–6 mph from the west
Impact: Heat could test conditioning, especially for early drives; otherwise, minimal weather impact on passing or special teams.
Injury & Availability Report
George Fox Bruins
Questionable: None officially listed, but QB rotation possible between DeMontre Thomas II and freshman JJ Leman as both competed for the starting role in camp.
Returning from Injury: TE Sheyden Iokia (missed most of 2024), DE Jacob Erickson (former NWC Rookie of the Year, missed last two seasons).
Redlands Bulldogs
Questionable: Depth chart not yet finalized; no major injuries reported publicly.
Returning Starters: Several key defensive backs and offensive linemen from 2024 squad.
Recent Form & Trends
George Fox: Won 4 of last 5 in 2024, including a 17–3 victory over Redlands in a game relocated due to wildfire concerns. Defense allowed just 12.6 PPG over that stretch.
Redlands: Alternated wins and losses late in 2024; offense averaged 21.4 PPG but struggled against top-tier defenses.
Series History
All-Time Series: Tied 4–4 since George Fox reinstated football in 2014.
Recent Trend: Bruins have won the last two meetings, holding Redlands to a combined 16 points.
Key Player Matchups
George Fox QB(s) vs. Redlands Secondary – Thomas II brings experience from last year’s win (137 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT); Redlands will need to generate turnovers to slow the Bruins’ balanced attack.
Bruins RB Duo (Taylor Saben & William Moffitt) vs. Bulldogs Front Seven – Both backs have been consistent producers for multiple seasons; Saben had 76 yards and Moffitt a TD in last year’s meeting.
Redlands Offensive Line vs. George Fox Pass Rush – With DE Jacob Erickson healthy, the Bruins’ defensive front could be disruptive in new DC Lukkes Gilgan’s 4-2-5 scheme.
Betting Trends
George Fox is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games.
Redlands is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 home games.
The Under has hit in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams.
Game Odds
George Fox Bruins – 6.5
Redlands Bulldogs 44.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
