Venue & Game Details
Location: Husky Stadium, Houston, TX
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Houston, TX)
Kickoff Temp: ~91°F, cooling into the mid-80s by late game
Conditions: Sunny, dry skies
Wind: Light ESE at 5–7 mph
Impact: Minimal; warm conditions could test depth and stamina
Injury Report
No major injuries reported for either team as of this week.
Player Matchups
Northwestern State Demons
QB Abram Johnston: 283 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
RB Myion Hicks: 126 yards rushing
WR Ben Buisson: 63 yards, 1 TD
LB F. Washington: 33 tackles (team leader)
Houston Christian Huskies
QB Jake Weir: 522 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RB Xai’Shaun Edwards: 310 yards, 5 TD (workhorse back)
WR Ja’Ryan Wallace: 137 yards, 1 TD
DE Ravonte Blowe: 2 sacks (pass rush anchor)
Key Battle: Edwards’ rushing attack vs. NSU’s front seven, which has allowed 245.4 rushing YPG (122nd FCS).
Team Records & Recent Form
Northwestern State
L vs East Texas A&M 40-10
L @ Prairie View A&M 27-24
L @ Cincinnati 70-0
L @ Minnesota 66-0
W vs Alcorn State 20-10
Houston Christian
L @ UT Rio Grande Valley 27-7
L vs Northern Colorado 26-23 (OT)
L @ Nebraska 59-7
L @ Eastern Kentucky 20-10
W vs Arkansas Baptist 69-0
Series History
All-time: Houston Christian leads 3-5 since 2017
Last meeting (Nov 23, 2024): HCU 62, Northwestern State 24
HCU has won two straight in the series (2023 forfeit, 2024 blowout).
Betting Trends
Northwestern State: 1-4 SU, 2-3 ATS; 3-2 O/U
Houston Christian: 1-4 SU, 1-3 ATS; 2-2 O/U
HCU is 0-4 in last 4 games overall
NSU has covered in 2 of last 3 despite heavy losses
Projected Score: Houston Christian 31, Northwestern State 24
Game Odds
Northwestern State Demons – 3.5
Houston Christian Huskies 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
