Venue & Game Info
Kickoff: 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Location: Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas (Capacity: ~22,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ Radio: Lamar Cardinals Sports Network / KTSU 90.9 FM (TSU)
Notable: Non-conference in-state matchup; Lamar looking to build on early-season momentum, TSU seeking first win of 2025
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Mostly clear skies
Temperature at Kickoff: ~88°F, “feels like” low 90s
Humidity: ~64%
Wind: Light SSE at 5–7 mph
Precipitation:
Impact: Warm, humid conditions — could test depth and conditioning, especially in the second half
Injury & Availability Report
Lamar:
No major starters ruled out
QB Robert Coleman healthy; 4 TD passes through two games
RB Damashja Harris (team-high rushing yards) available
Texas Southern:
No major starters ruled out
QB Andrew Body healthy; dual-threat capability remains a key weapon
WR Ke’Lenn Davis (leading receiver) active
Recent Form
Lamar:
W 26–24 vs. McNeese — late FG sealed win
L 24–7 at Nicholls — offense stalled in red zone
Texas Southern:
L 42–10 at Prairie View A&M — defense gave up 500+ total yards
L 30–27 (OT) vs. Northwestern State — squandered late lead
Series History
All-Time: Lamar leads 3–2
Last Meeting: 2024 — Lamar 27, Texas Southern 21
Trend: Lamar has won 3 of last 4 meetings
Betting Trends
Lamar: 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. SWAC opponents
Texas Southern: 2–6 ATS in last 8 home games
Over has hit in 4 of last 5 meetings
Game Odds
Lamar Cardinals – 6.5
Texas Southern Tigers 51.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
