Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 3:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM CT
Venue: Birkelbach Field, Georgetown, Texas
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: Southwestern University Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~88°F (31°C)
Humidity: ~52%
Wind: SSE at 6–8 mph
Impact: Warm Texas afternoon — hydration and depth will be factors, especially for Puget Sound traveling from the Pacific Northwest.
Injury Report
Puget Sound Loggers
No official injury report released; expected to have starting QB and primary skill players available after Week 1 loss to Lewis & Clark.
OL depth intact; defensive starters healthy.
Southwestern Pirates
No major injuries reported after Week 1 win over McMurry (27–19).
QB1 and RB rotation healthy; WR corps intact.
Defensive front at full strength.
Recent Form
Puget Sound Loggers
L 20–56 vs. Lewis & Clark — Offense moved the ball but defense surrendered over 500 yards.
2024: 2-8 overall, 1-6 NWC.
Southwestern Pirates
W 27–19 @ McMurry — Balanced attack, defense forced key turnovers.
2024: 4-6 overall, 3-5 SAA.
Series History
Last meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — Southwestern 47, Puget Sound 19 (in Tacoma, WA).
Trend: Southwestern has won both recent meetings, each by 20+ points.
Note: This is Puget Sound’s first trip to Georgetown since the series began.
Key Player Matchups
Puget Sound QB vs. Southwestern Secondary — Loggers’ passing game must challenge a Pirates defense that allowed under 200 passing yards in Week 1.
Southwestern QB vs. Puget Sound Pass Rush — Pirates’ signal-caller will look to exploit a defense that gave up multiple explosive plays last week.
Puget Sound RB1 vs. Southwestern Front Seven — Establishing the run could help the Loggers control tempo and keep the Pirates’ offense off the field.
Southwestern WR1 vs. Puget Sound CB1 — A potential big-play battle; Southwestern will look for chunk gains to stretch the field.
Special Teams — Field position could be pivotal; Southwestern’s return units are a threat, while Puget Sound’s kicker is reliable from mid-range.
Betting Trends & Angles
Puget Sound: 2-8 SU in last 10 games; 3-7 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).
Southwestern: 5-5 SU in last 10 games; 5-5 ATS.
Totals: Over has hit in 4 of last 5 Southwestern games; Over in 3 of last 4 Puget Sound games.
Situational: Southwestern home opener; Puget Sound traveling over 1,800 miles for first road game of 2025.
Game Odds
Puget Sound Loggers 54.5
Southwestern (TX) Pirates 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
