Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT
Venue: Birkelbach Field at Georgetown ISD Stadium, Georgetown, Texas (Capacity: ~11,000)
Weather Forecast (Georgetown, TX)
Temperature: ~88°F (31°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–10 mph)
Impact: Warm and humid; depth and conditioning could play a role in the second half.
Injury Report
Texas Lutheran Bulldogs (SCAC):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Southwestern Pirates (SCAC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 4 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (TLU) vs. Southwestern Secondary
Campbell’s ability to stretch the field vertically will test a Pirates defense that has been inconsistent against the pass.
RB Jordan Reyes (TLU) vs. Southwestern Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help the Bulldogs control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (Southwestern) vs. TLU Pass Rush
Smith must avoid turnovers against a Bulldogs defense that thrives on pressure.
RB Chris Johnson (Southwestern) vs. TLU Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Texas Lutheran Bulldogs (0–2, SCAC)
9/6/25: L 14–0 vs. Trinity (TX)
9/13/25: L 38–14 vs. Howard Payne
Trend: Offense averaging just 7 PPG; defense allowing 26 PPG. Still searching for rhythm.
Southwestern Pirates (1–1, SCAC)
9/6/25: L 38–17 @ McMurry
9/13/25: W 42–14 vs. Puget Sound
Trend: Offense averaging 29.5 PPG; defense allowing 26 PPG. Showing balance but still inconsistent.
Series History
Longstanding Texas rivalry.
Last meeting (2024): Southwestern defeated Texas Lutheran 35–21.
Southwestern has won three straight meetings since 2022.
Texas Lutheran’s last win over Southwestern came in 2021.
Betting Trends
Texas Lutheran:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 road games.
Southwestern:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
3–2 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Southwestern has covered in 3 straight meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Texas Lutheran: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; unders common due to offensive inconsistency.
Southwestern: Profitable ATS at home; overs frequent when offense clicks.
SCAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~59% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Texas Lutheran Bulldogs 49.5
Southwestern-(TX) Pirates – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
