Kickoff: 5:00 PM MT (7:00 PM ET)
Venue: J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome, Flagstaff, Arizona (Capacity: ~10,000, indoor facility)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Injury Report
Incarnate Word (Southland Conference):
QB Zach Calzada – Healthy, veteran transfer with strong arm.
RB Tre Snelson – Probable (ankle).
WR Brandon Porter – Healthy, team’s leading receiver.
Northern Arizona (Big Sky Conference):
QB RJ Martinez – Healthy, dual-threat leader.
RB Kevin Daniels – Healthy, averaging 5.2 YPC.
WR Hendrix Johnson – Probable (hamstring), top target when active.
Key Player Matchups
QB Zach Calzada (UIW) vs. NAU Secondary
Calzada’s deep-ball accuracy will test a Lumberjacks defense that has been inconsistent against the pass.
RB Kevin Daniels (NAU) vs. UIW Front Seven
Daniels’ power running could control tempo and keep UIW’s offense off the field.
WR Brandon Porter (UIW) vs. NAU Corners
Porter’s speed and route running make him a constant big-play threat.
QB RJ Martinez (NAU) vs. UIW Pass Rush
Martinez’s mobility could neutralize UIW’s pressure and extend drives.
Recent Team Form
Incarnate Word Cardinals (1–2, Southland)
Last 5: L–W–L–L–W
Offense: Averaging 24.3 PPG
Defense: Allowing 29.7 PPG
Trend: Inconsistent start, but capable of explosive scoring.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (2–1, Big Sky)
Last 5: W–W–L–L–W
Offense: Averaging 28.5 PPG
Defense: Allowing 25.1 PPG
Trend: Strong at home, with three wins in last four at the Skydome.
Series History
First-ever meeting between Incarnate Word and Northern Arizona.
Adds intrigue as a rare Southland vs. Big Sky clash.
Betting Trends
Incarnate Word:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
1–4 SU in last 5 road games.
Northern Arizona:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games went over.
4–1 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: No prior meetings.
Historical Betting Results
UIW: Struggles ATS against Big Sky opponents; overs common when offense finds rhythm.
NAU: Profitable ATS at home; overs frequent in Skydome shootouts.
Southland vs. Big Sky Trends: Big Sky teams cover ~58% of the time in September non-conference games.
Game Odds
Incarnate Word Cardinals 58.5
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
