Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CDT
- Venue: Lumpkins Stadium, 200 Indian Drive, Waxahachie, Texas
- Capacity: ~9,500
- Conference: Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC)
- Event: Nelson University Homecoming Game
Weather Forecast (Waxahachie, TX)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~31°C (88°F), humid
- Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
- Wind: 10–14 km/h from the south
- Precipitation: ~20% chance of isolated showers
- Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth and conditioning, especially for Texas Wesleyan coming off a tough road stretch.
Injury Report
- Texas Wesleyan Rams:
- QB group healthy; starter threw for 2 TDs in the 52–13 win over Texas College (Sept 13).
- RB rotation intact, with one back averaging 80+ yards per game.
- Secondary thin after injuries in the 61–13 loss to UTRGV (Sept 20).
- Nelson Lions:
- QB group healthy; starter threw for 3 TDs in the 59–40 win at Arkansas Baptist (Sept 20).
- WR corps intact, including a top target who had 120 yards vs. Ottawa (AZ).
- DL slightly banged up but starters expected to play.
(Note: NAIA programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Texas Wesleyan QB vs. Nelson Secondary
- Rams QB has been efficient in SAC play, but turnovers were costly vs. Lindsey Wilson and UTRGV.
- Nelson’s secondary has allowed multiple explosive plays in two of three games.
- Nelson QB vs. Texas Wesleyan Defensive Front
- Nelson QB threw for 3 TDs in the win over Arkansas Baptist.
- Texas Wesleyan’s defense has allowed 45+ points in two of three games.
- Special Teams Edge
- Texas Wesleyan kicker has been reliable from 40 yards and in.
- Nelson has struggled in punt coverage, giving up long returns.
Recent Team Form
- Texas Wesleyan Rams (1–2, 1–0 SAC)
- L 10–45 @ Lindsey Wilson (Aug 28)
- W 52–13 @ Texas College (Sept 13)
- L 13–61 @ UTRGV (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Passing game, opportunistic offense in SAC play.
- Weaknesses: Defense allowing 39.0 ppg.
- Nelson Lions (1–2, 1–1 SAC)
- L 13–37 @ MidAmerica Nazarene (Aug 28)
- L 7–28 vs. Ottawa (AZ) (Sept 13)
- W 59–40 @ Arkansas Baptist (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Explosive offense, balanced QB/WR attack.
- Weaknesses: Defense allowing 35+ ppg.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are SAC rivals.
- This is a conference matchup with early-season positioning implications.
- Texas Wesleyan is looking to rebound after a non-conference blowout loss, while Nelson is seeking its first-ever SAC home win.
Series History
- All-time series: First-ever meeting between Texas Wesleyan and Nelson.
- Trend: No prior history; both programs looking to establish bragging rights in the SAC.
Betting Trends
- Texas Wesleyan:
- 1–2 ATS in 2025
- 2–4 ATS in last 6 SAC games
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
- Nelson:
- 1–2 ATS in 2025
- 1–4 ATS in last 5 SAC games
- 4 of last 5 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- Texas Wesleyan 2024: 6–5 ATS overall, 3–3 ATS in SAC play.
- Nelson 2024: Inaugural season; limited betting history.
- Head-to-head: No prior betting results.
Game Odds
Texas Wesleyan Rams 59
Nelson Lions – 4
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
