Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Gayle & Tom Benson Stadium (capacity ~6,000)
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM CT (5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (San Antonio, TX)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~86°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 70s by evening
Wind: 7–10 mph, light breeze
Impact: Warm but manageable; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Stephen F. Austin (SFA):
QB Brian Nelson – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Xavier Gipson – Probable (hamstring tightness)
Incarnate Word (UIW):
QB Zach Calzada – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Marcus Cooper – Questionable (knee)
Key Player Matchups
QB Brian Nelson (SFA) vs UIW Secondary
Nelson has been efficient but must avoid turnovers against a ball‑hawking defense.
WR Xavier Gipson (SFA) vs CB Kaleb Culp (UIW)
Gipson is SFA’s top playmaker; Culp is UIW’s best cover corner.
QB Zach Calzada (UIW) vs SFA Pass Rush
Calzada has NFL‑level arm strength; SFA must pressure him to limit explosive plays.
RB Marcus Cooper (UIW) vs LB Myles Heard (SFA)
Cooper is UIW’s ground game leader; Heard is SFA’s tackling anchor.
Recent Team Form
Stephen F. Austin (3–2)
Last 5: W, W, L, L, W
Offense: 28.6 PPG Defense: 24.4 PPG
Incarnate Word (2–3)
Last 5: W, L, L, W, L
Offense: 26.2 PPG Defense: 27.8 PPG
Series History
All‑time: SFA leads the series 5–3
Recent:
2024: SFA 31–28
2023: UIW 34–27
Trend: The last three meetings have all been decided by one score.
ATS (Against the Spread):
SFA: 3–2 ATS last 5
UIW: 1–4 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
SFA has covered in 2 of last 3 vs UIW
UIW has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 overall
Projected Score: Stephen F. Austin 27 – Incarnate Word 24
Game Odds
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 52
Incarnate Word Cardinals – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
