Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium, Tyler, Texas (home of Texas College Steers)
- Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM CDT
- Broadcast: SAC Digital Network, Texas College Athletics Live Stream
Weather Forecast (Tyler, TX)
- Conditions: Warm and humid evening, partly cloudy
- Temperature: 86°F (30°C) at kickoff, cooling to 78°F (25°C) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 8–10 mph from the south
- Precipitation: 20% chance of isolated showers
- Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth and conditioning, especially for Langston coming off a tough road stretch
Injury Report
- Langston Lions:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Texas College Steers:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- Langston QB1 vs. Texas College Secondary – Langston’s passing game has struggled early in 2025 (shut out 80-0 by UTRGV); this is a chance to rebound.
- RB Committee (Texas College) vs. Langston Front Seven – The Steers’ ground game is their best chance to control tempo.
- WR1 (Langston) vs. Texas College Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Steers must double him to avoid explosive plays.
- Special Teams: Both squads have inconsistent kicking games; field position could be decisive.
Recent Team FormLangston Lions (0-3):
- L vs. Grambling State (FCS) 55-7 (Aug. 30)
- L vs. Louisiana Christian 31-24 (Sep. 6)
- L at UT Rio Grande Valley 80-0 (Sep. 13)
- Offense averaging just 10.3 points per game; defense allowing 55.3.
- Texas College Steers (0-2):
- L vs. Arkansas Baptist 34-27 (Aug. 30)
- L at Wayland Baptist 42-14 (Sep. 6)
- Offense averaging 20.5 points per game; defense allowing 38.0.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Langston leads 12-0 (since 2010)
- Most Recent: Langston 49, Texas College 0 (2024)
- Context: Langston has historically dominated this matchup, often by wide margins.
Betting Trends
- Langston is 7-0 straight up in last 7 vs. Texas College.
- Texas College is 2-8 ATS in last 10 SAC games.
- The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 Langston–Texas College meetings.
- Langston is 0-3 ATS so far in 2025.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Langston -21.5, won 49-0 → Cover, Under
- 2023: Langston -24.5, won 42-7 → Cover, Under
- 2022: Langston -28.5, won 38-6 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Langston Lions – 14.5
Texas College Steers 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
