Venue & Logistics
Stadium: W.E. Anderson Stadium, Langston, Oklahoma
Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CT
Conference: Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC)
Weather Forecast (Langston, OK)
Temperature: 72°F at kickoff, cooling to 66°F by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly sunny with light winds (6–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal football weather—no major effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes (2-3):
QB Jordan Harris – Probable (shoulder soreness, practiced fully late in the week)
RB Marcus Green – Questionable (ankle, game-time decision)
Secondary healthy, but depth is thin
Langston Lions (1-4):
QB rotation: Starter expected to be sophomore Caleb Johnson (rib bruise, cleared)
WR depth intact, with leading receiver back from a minor hamstring issue
LB core banged up, with one starter questionable (knee)
Key Player Matchups
Arkansas Baptist QB Jordan Harris vs. Langston Secondary
Harris has been efficient, throwing 7 TDs to just 2 INTs. Langston’s secondary has allowed over 230 passing yards per game.
Langston RB tandem vs. Arkansas Baptist Front Seven
The Lions average 145 rushing yards per game, while Arkansas Baptist allows 160+ on the ground. This trench battle could decide time of possession.
Special Teams Edge
Arkansas Baptist has struggled in punt coverage, while Langston has a dangerous return man who already has a 70+ yard return this season.
Recent Team Form
Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes (2-3, 0-1 SAC)
Last Game: Lost 35–21 to Louisiana Christian after leading early
Strength: Balanced offense with a capable QB and RB duo
Weakness: Defensive stamina in the second half
Langston Lions (1-4, 0-2 SAC)
Last Game: Lost 28–17 to Texas Wesleyan, showing improved offensive rhythm but struggling in red-zone efficiency
Strength: Passing game flashes with Johnson under center
Weakness: Turnovers (-6 margin on the season) and inconsistent run defense
Series History
All-Time Meetings: 3
Series Record: Langston leads 2–1
Recent Trend: Langston won in 2023 and 2024, while Arkansas Baptist took the inaugural meeting in 2022.
At Langston: Lions lead 1–0
Betting Trends:
Arkansas Baptist is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 road games
Langston is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 overall
The Under has hit in 5 of the last 7 combined games between these two teams
Historical Betting Results:
Langston covered in both 2023 and 2024 wins
Arkansas Baptist’s lone win in 2022 was as a road underdog (+7.5)
Predicted Score: Langston 27, Arkansas Baptist 24
Game Odds
Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes 48.5
Langston Lions – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
