Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Shelton Stadium, Abilene, Texas (home of Hardin-Simmons)
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
- Broadcast: HSU Athletics Live Stream, ASC Network
Weather Forecast (Abilene, TX)
- Conditions: Sunny and hot
- Temperature: 34°C (93°F) at kickoff, cooling to 30°C (86°F) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 14 km/h from the south
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Heat could test depth and conditioning, especially for defenses
Injury Report
- Louisiana Christian Wildcats:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- DB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Hardin-Simmons Cowboys:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- LB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB Battle: LCU’s dual-threat QB vs. HSU’s veteran pocket passer – both must protect the ball in a game where turnovers could swing momentum.
- RB Committee (LCU) vs. HSU Front Seven – Wildcats must establish the run to keep the Cowboys’ offense off the field.
- WR1 (HSU) vs. LCU Secondary – With DB1 out, HSU’s top receiver could have a big day.
- Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could be decisive in a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Louisiana Christian Wildcats (1-1):
- L vs. McNeese (FCS) 54-9 (Aug. 30)
- W vs. Langston 31-24 (Sep. 6)
- Offense averaging 20 points per game; defense allowing 39.0 (skewed by FCS loss).
- Hardin-Simmons Cowboys (1-0):
- W at Chapman (Calif.) 37-30 (Sep. 6)
- Balanced attack; defense allowed 30 but forced key turnovers late.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: First official meeting between Louisiana Christian and Hardin-Simmons
- Context: LCU is an NAIA program in the Sooner Athletic Conference; HSU is a perennial ASC contender in NCAA Division III.
Betting Trends
- Louisiana Christian is 3-7 ATS in last 10 road games.
- Hardin-Simmons is 7-1 ATS in last 8 home games.
- The Over has hit in 4 of LCU’s last 6 games.
- HSU is 9-1 straight up in its last 10 non-conference games.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024 (LCU): Lost 52-51 vs. Sul Ross State → Cover, Over
- 2024 (HSU): Lost 44-17 vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor → No Cover, Over
- 2023 (HSU): Won 31-28 vs. East Texas Baptist → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Louisiana Christian Wildcats 52
Hardin-Simmons Cowboys – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
