D3-CFB Game Preview: Redlands Bulldogs (1-0) vs. Whitworth Pirates (1-1)

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Kickoff: 12:00 PM PT (2:00 PM CT)
Venue: Pine Bowl, Spokane, Washington (Capacity: ~4,000)
Broadcast: Whitworth Pirates Network

Weather Forecast (Spokane, WA)

Temperature: ~70°F (21°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–9 mph)

Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Redlands Bulldogs (SCIAC):

QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.

RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.

LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.

Whitworth Pirates (NWC):

QB Tyler Smith (starter, 5 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.

RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.

WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.

Key Player Matchups

QB Michael Campbell (Redlands) vs. Whitworth Secondary

Campbell must avoid turnovers against a Pirates defense that thrives on interceptions.

RB Jordan Reyes (Redlands) vs. Whitworth Front Seven

If active, Reyes’ ability to run between the tackles could help Redlands control tempo.

QB Tyler Smith (Whitworth) vs. Redlands Pass Rush

Smith’s efficiency and mobility will be tested by a Bulldogs defense that has struggled to generate consistent pressure.

RB Chris Johnson (Whitworth) vs. Redlands Linebackers

Johnson’s power running could wear down the Bulldogs’ front seven.

Recent Team Form

Redlands Bulldogs (1–1, SCIAC)

9/6/25: W 10–7 vs. George Fox (home opener)

9/13/25: L 28–14 @ Chapman (non-conference)

Trend: Offense averaging 12 PPG; defense allowing 17.5 PPG. Gritty but inconsistent.

Whitworth Pirates (2–0, NWC)

9/6/25: W 35–21 vs. Pacific Lutheran

9/13/25: W 31–17 @ Linfield

Trend: Offense averaging 33 PPG; defense allowing 19 PPG. Strong start against quality NWC opponents.

Series History

Redlands and Whitworth have limited head-to-head history.

Last meeting: Whitworth defeated Redlands in 2023.

Whitworth has won the last two meetings, including a playoff matchup in 2024.

Redlands’ last win over Whitworth came in 2018.

Betting Trends

Redlands:

1–4 ATS in last 5 games.

3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.

1–4 SU in last 5 road games.

Whitworth:

4–1 ATS in last 5 games.

3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

5–0 SU in last 5 home games.

Head-to-Head: Whitworth has covered in 2 straight meetings.

Historical Betting Results

Redlands: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; unders common due to defensive emphasis.

Whitworth: Profitable ATS at home; overs frequent when offense clicks.

NWC vs. SCIAC Trends: NWC teams cover ~61% of the time in September non-conference play.

Game Odds

Redlands Bulldogs           47.5

Whitworth Pirates           – 13.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025

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