Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Community Stadium, La Grande, Oregon (home of Eastern Oregon)
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM PT (3:00 PM CT)
- Broadcast: EOU Athletics Live Stream, KOVC 1490 AM/96.3 FM (Valley City radio)
Weather Forecast (La Grande, OR)
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Temperature: 76°F (24°C) at kickoff, cooling to 68°F (20°C) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 8–12 mph from the west
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Ideal football weather; wind could slightly affect special teams and deep passing
Injury Report
- Valley City State Vikings:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- DB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Eastern Oregon Mountaineers:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- LB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB1 (VCSU) vs. EOU Secondary – The Vikings’ quarterback has shown poise in the pocket; EOU’s secondary must force turnovers.
- RB Committee (VCSU) vs. EOU Front Seven – Valley City’s rushing attack is averaging over 150 yards per game; EOU must contain it.
- WR1 (EOU) vs. VCSU Corners – With DB1 out, the Vikings’ secondary depth will be tested against EOU’s top receiver.
- Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could swing momentum in a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Valley City State Vikings (1-1):
- L at #13 Dickinson State 30-15 (Aug. 28)
- W vs. Augsburg 27-0 (Sep. 4, Ag Bowl)
- Defense rebounded with a shutout; offense still finding consistency.
- Eastern Oregon Mountaineers (0-1):
- L at College of Idaho 21-17 (Aug. 30)
- Bye week before Valley City matchup
- Competitive in opener; defense held strong but offense struggled in red-zone efficiency.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: First official meeting between Valley City State and Eastern Oregon
- Context: VCSU is a North Star/Frontier affiliate program; EOU is a long-standing Frontier member.
Betting Trends
- Valley City State is 4-2 ATS in last 6 non-conference games.
- Eastern Oregon is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games.
- The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 EOU games.
- VCSU is 2-6 straight up in its last 8 road contests vs. Frontier opponents.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024 (VCSU): Lost 28-14 vs. Dickinson State → No Cover, Under
- 2024 (EOU): Lost 38-20 vs. Montana Tech → No Cover, Over
- 2023 (EOU): Won 24-21 vs. Carroll → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Valley City State Vikings 48
Eastern Oregon Mountaineers – 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
