Kickoff: 12:00 PM PT (2:00 PM CT)
Venue: Sparks Stadium, Parkland, Washington (Capacity: ~4,500)
Broadcast: Trinity Tigers Network
Weather Forecast (Parkland, WA)
Temperature: ~68°F (20°C) at kickoff, dipping into the low 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Mild, cool Pacific Northwest conditions—ideal for football.
Injury Report
Trinity Tigers (SAA):
QB Nate Larson (ankle) – Probable.
RB Marcus Carter (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Pacific Lutheran Lutes (NWC):
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 Nate Larson (Trinity) vs. PLU Secondary
Larson’s efficiency and ability to stretch the field will test the Lutes’ defensive backs.
RB Marcus Carter (Trinity) vs. PLU Front Seven
If active, Carter’s downhill running could help the Tigers control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (PLU) vs. Trinity Pass Rush
Smith has been turnover-prone; Trinity’s aggressive front will look to capitalize.
RB Chris Johnson (PLU) vs. Trinity Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Trinity Tigers (1–1, SAA)
9/4/25: W 26–14 @ Texas Lutheran
9/13/25: L 29–22 vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor (#4 nationally)
Trend: Offense averaging 24 PPG; defense allowing 21.5 PPG. Competitive against top-tier opponents.
Pacific Lutheran Lutes (2–1, NWC)
9/6/25: W 42–16 vs. Simpson (IL)
9/13/25: L 18–15 vs. Cal Lutheran
9/20/25: W 34–21 vs. Puget Sound
Trend: Offense averaging 31.3 PPG; defense allowing 18.3 PPG. Strong start with balanced play.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Trinity (TX) and Pacific Lutheran.
Both programs have strong regional reputations—Trinity as a perennial SAA contender, PLU as a historic NWC power.
Betting Trends
Trinity:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
5–0 SU in last 5 road games.
Pacific Lutheran:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: No prior meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Trinity: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; unders common due to defensive strength.
Pacific Lutheran: Profitable ATS at home; overs frequent when offense clicks.
SAA vs. NWC Trends: SAA teams cover ~57% of the time in September interconference play.
Game Odds
Trinity (TX) Tigers – 6.5
Pacific Lutheran Lutes 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
