Venue: Hornet Stadium, Sacramento, California
Kickoff Time: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
Broadcast: ESPN+ / KMAX 31 (local) / ESPN 1320 AM (radio)
Competition: NCAA Football, Week 4
Weather Forecast (Sacramento, CA)
Conditions: Clear skies, warm evening
Temperature: ~84°F (29°C) at kickoff, cooling to 76°F (24°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 5–9 mph from the west
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Central Arkansas Bears:
QB Luther Richesson – Healthy, starting
RB Landen Chambers – Probable (minor ankle soreness)
WR Malachi Henry – Healthy, starting
Sacramento State Hornets:
QB Cardell Williams – Healthy, starting
RB Damian Henderson II – Probable (hamstring tightness)
WR Ernest Campbell – Healthy, starting
Key Player Matchups
Luther Richesson (UCA QB) vs. Hornets’ Secondary – Richesson has 519 passing yards, 5 TDs, and 3 INTs through three games. His dual-threat ability (134 rushing yards, 1 TD) makes him the focal point of UCA’s offense.
Cardell Williams (SAC QB) vs. Bears’ Defense – Williams has 335 passing yards, 3 TDs, and 1 INT, plus 80 rushing yards and a score. His efficiency will be key against a UCA defense that has yet to force a turnover this season.
Damian Henderson II (SAC RB) vs. UCA Front Seven – Henderson leads the Hornets with 121 rushing yards and 3 TDs.
Malachi Henry (UCA WR) vs. Hornets’ Corners – Henry has 13 receptions for 159 yards and 1 TD.
Ernest Campbell (SAC WR) vs. UCA Secondary – Campbell has 167 yards and 2 TDs on 5 catches, averaging 83.5 yards per game.
Series History
First-Ever Meeting: This is the first matchup between Central Arkansas and Sacramento State.
Note: It also marks Sacramento State’s first game against a program from Arkansas.
Betting Trends
Central Arkansas is 0-3 ATS in its last three games.
Sacramento State is 4-2 ATS in its last six home games.
The Over has hit in 4 of Sacramento State’s last 5 games.
Central Arkansas has allowed 42+ points in 3 of its last 4 losses.
Historical Betting Results
Central Arkansas (2024 finale): -3.5 vs. North Alabama, won 24-19 → No Cover, Under
Sacramento State (2024 finale): -2.5 vs. UC Davis, lost 42-39 → No Cover, Over
Game Odds
Central Arkansas Bears 52.5
Sacramento State Hornets – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
