Kickoff: 11:30 AM CT (12:30 PM ET)
Venue: Belhaven Bowl Stadium, Jackson, Mississippi (Capacity: ~5,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local streaming
Weather Forecast (Jackson, MS)
Temperature: ~86°F (30°C) at kickoff, humid conditions
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–9 mph)
Impact: Heat and humidity could test conditioning, especially for UW–River Falls traveling south.
Injury Report
UW–River Falls Falcons (WIAC):
QB Owen Johnson (shoulder) – Probable.
RB Marcus Williams (ankle) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Larson (knee) – Out.
Belhaven Blazers (USA South):
QB Caleb Johnson (starter, 4 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Jaylen Thomas (hamstring) – Probable.
WR Chris Lee (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Owen Johnson (UWRF) vs. Belhaven Secondary
Johnson’s arm strength stretches defenses; Belhaven must prevent explosive plays.
RB Marcus Williams (UWRF) vs. Belhaven Front Seven
If healthy, Williams’ power running could control tempo.
QB Caleb Johnson (Belhaven) vs. UWRF Pass Rush
Johnson has been efficient but turnover-prone; Falcons’ defensive line must pressure him.
WR Chris Lee (Belhaven) vs. UWRF Corners
If cleared, Lee is Johnson’s top target; UWRF will likely double him in red-zone situations.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between UW–River Falls and Belhaven.
Betting Trends
UW–River Falls:
7–3 ATS in last 10 games.
4–1 ATS in last 5 road games.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5 contests.
Belhaven:
5–5 ATS in last 10 games.
2–4 ATS in last 6 home games vs. ranked opponents.
Overs hit in 6 of last 8 games at home.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
UW–River Falls: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; defense-driven unders common in WIAC play.
Belhaven: Struggles ATS vs. nationally ranked teams; offense-driven overs more frequent at home.
WIAC vs. USA South: WIAC teams cover ~65% of the time in interconference matchups.
Game Odds
UW–River Falls Falcons – 14.5
Belhaven Blazers 51.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
