Venue & Logistics
Stadium: Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium
Location: 1600 Campus Court, Abilene, Texas
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Abilene, TX)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~84°F at kickoff, cooling into the 70s by evening
Wind: 8–12 mph, crosswind potential for special teams
Impact: Favorable for passing offenses, minimal weather disruption expected
Injury Report
North Alabama:
RB Jalyn Daniels – Questionable (ankle)
WR Kaleb Heatherly – Probable (hamstring tightness)
Abilene Christian:
QB Stone Earle – Probable (minor shoulder soreness, expected to start)
WR JJ Henry – Questionable (foot)
Key Player Matchups
QB Stone Earle (ACU) vs DB unit of UNA
Earle is completing 70% of passes and adds mobility; UNA’s secondary has struggled against efficient passers.
RB Jayvian Allen (UNA) vs LB Jordon Vaughn (ACU)
Allen leads UNA’s ground game; Vaughn anchors ACU’s run defense.
WR Justin Pegues (UNA) vs CB Dallas Dudley (ACU)
Pegues is UNA’s top target; Dudley has been ACU’s most consistent cover man.
Recent Team Form
North Alabama (1–3)
Last 5: L, L, L, L, L
Offense averaging 22.5 PPG, defense allowing 34+ PPG
Struggles on the road (0–3 away this season)
Abilene Christian (2–3)
Last 5: L, W, L, W, L
More balanced attack, averaging 28.4 PPG
Stronger at home (2–0 at Wildcat Stadium this season)
Series History
All-time: Tied 1–1 in last two meetings
2024: UNA 47–34 (home)
2023: ACU 30–13 (home)
Trend: Home team has won each of the last two matchups
ATS (Against the Spread):
UNA: 2–3 ATS last 5
ACU: 3–2 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
ACU has covered 4 of last 6 at home
UNA has failed to cover 4 straight road games
Projected Score: Abilene Christian 34 – North Alabama 20
Game Odds
North Alabama Lions 60
Abilene Christian Wildcats – 13.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
