Kickoff: 6:00 PM PT (9:00 PM ET)
Venue: Ortmayer Stadium, La Verne, California (Capacity: ~4,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / SCIAC Network
Weather Forecast (La Verne, CA)
Temperature: ~84°F (29°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (4–7 mph)
Impact: Warm but comfortable evening; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Willamette Bearcats (NWC):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
La Verne Leopards (SCIAC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 2 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (Willamette) vs. La Verne Secondary
Campbell’s ability to extend plays and attack vertically will test the Leopards’ defensive backs.
RB Jordan Reyes (Willamette) vs. La Verne Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help the Bearcats control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (La Verne) vs. Willamette Pass Rush
Smith has been turnover-prone; Willamette must pressure him to force mistakes.
RB Chris Johnson (La Verne) vs. Willamette Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Willamette Bearcats (0–2, NWC)
9/6/25: L 41–17 vs. Pomona-Pitzer
9/13/25: L 42–0 vs. Pacific (OR)
Trend: Offense averaging just 8.5 PPG; defense allowing 41.5 PPG.
La Verne Leopards (0–2, SCIAC)
9/6/25: L 31–17 @ Cal Lutheran
9/13/25: L 38–14 vs. Redlands
Trend: Offense averaging 15.5 PPG; defense allowing 34.5 PPG.
Series History
Willamette leads the modern series.
Last meeting (2024): Willamette defeated La Verne 27–24.
Willamette has won the last three straight meetings (2022, 2023, 2024).
La Verne’s last win in the series came prior to 2022.
Betting Trends
Willamette:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 road games.
La Verne:
0–5 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
1–9 SU in last 10 games overall.
Head-to-Head: Willamette has covered in 3 straight meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Willamette: Struggles ATS as a road favorite; overs common due to defensive lapses.
La Verne: Struggles ATS at home; overs frequent when defense falters.
NWC vs. SCIAC Trends: NWC teams cover ~59% of the time in September non-conference play.
Game Odds
Willamette Bearcats – 3.5
La Verne Leopards 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
