Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Memorial Stadium (capacity ~24,000)
Location: Stephenville, Texas
Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM CT (5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / UAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Stephenville, TX)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies
Temperature: 82°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 70s by evening
Wind: SE 9–10 mph
Humidity: 43–50%
Impact: Excellent football weather; light winds may slightly affect long field goals
Injury Report
Southern Utah Thunderbirds: No reported injuries
Tarleton State Texans: No reported injuries
Key Player Matchups
QB Justin Miller (Southern Utah) vs Tarleton Secondary
Miller has been productive but turnover‑prone; Tarleton’s defense allows just 12.8 PPG.
RB Targhee Lambson (SUU) vs LB D.J. Harris (Tarleton)
Lambson is SUU’s most consistent rusher; Harris is a tackling machine for the Texans.
QB Beau Allen (Tarleton St.) vs SUU Pass Rush
Allen leads a high‑powered offense averaging nearly 48 PPG. SUU must generate pressure to slow him down.
WR Jaden Smith (Tarleton St.) vs SUU CBs
Smith is Tarleton’s top deep threat; SUU’s secondary has given up explosive plays.
Recent Team Form
Southern Utah (1–4)
L 27–24 vs West Georgia
L 34–50 @ UC Davis
L 52–49 vs Northern Arizona
L 27–30 @ San Diego
W 46–24 vs Idaho State
Offense: 36.0 PPG Defense: 36.6 PPG
Tarleton State (5–0)
W 52–24 vs Chattanooga
W 56–10 @ Central Arkansas
W 59–3 vs Mississippi Valley State
W 30–27 @ Army (FBS)
W 42–0 @ Portland State
Offense: 47.8 PPG Defense: 12.8 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Tarleton State leads 2–0 in recent meetings
2024: Tarleton 41–20
2023: Tarleton 42–21
Trend: Tarleton has won both matchups since SUU joined the UAC.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Southern Utah: 2–3 ATS last 5
Tarleton State: 5–0 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
Tarleton has covered in both prior meetings vs SUU
SUU has failed to cover in 3 of last 4 road games
Projected Score: Tarleton State 45 – Southern Utah 20
Game Odds
Southern Utah Thunderbirds 56
Tarleton State Texans -21
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
