MONTICELLO, Ark. --
The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team will host the Reddies of Henderson State on Saturday, Sept. 20. The teams will see a 6 p.m. kickoff at Willis "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium.
The Boll Weevils head into the weekend after a tough home opener loss to East Central in week two, where they dropped the contest 38-13. UAM currently holds a 0-2 record for the first time since 2015, when they lost back-to-back games to Northwestern Oklahoma State and Southwestern Oklahoma State University to open the season.
Henderson State sits 2-0 on the year, and is coming to Monticello off a 28-14 win over Oklahoma Baptist last week.
"We are looking forward to this opportunity to play a really good Henderson State team," said Head Coach
Hud Jackson.
"We had a great week of practice and our guys know we can be better. The key to this is holding onto the football and trying to create some turnovers on defense. when people talk about, you have to be good in all three phases of the game That is very, very true. We have to take advantage of any opportunity that comes our way and if we do that, then we've got a chance. Eat'em Up!"
Below you will find important information regarding live coverage, tickets, game match-ups, and social media links to keep up with the game.
LIVE COVERAGE
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Live Stats Link
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Live Streaming Video
• Live Radio | Provided by 93.7 KHBM
• Social Media | X Accounts:
@UAMsports &
@WeevilFootball | All scoring information and in-game updates.
TICKETS
THE MATCHUP
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Football team is hosting Henderson State University this evening at Willis "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium for the 2025 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day Game, presented by Mainline Health.
LAST MEETING
Arkansas-Monticello lost to Henderson State during the 2024 season, dropping the game 7-42 on the road. The Boll Weevils tabbed 159 yards of total offense, recording one rushing touchdown in that contest.
Demilon Brown led the air attack, connecting with 9-15 attempts for 102 yards. Brown's leading receiver was
Isaiah Cross, who had 49 yards on four receptions. Brown also led the team on the ground, rushing for a net of 30 yards in the contest, with a long of 17 yards.
All-TIME SERIES
Since the first meeting in 1914, UAM trails in the all-time series with HSU, 34-53. The Boll Weevils have come out victorious three times since the beginning of the 21st century, with the 24-17 victory on the road in 2018 being the most recent. The Boll Weevils are 17-26 at home against the Reddies, with the last victory in Monticello coming in 2000 with a final score of 46-14. The largest margin of victory for the Weevils came during the 1957 season with a 43-0 shutout. The Weevils have scored 1,388 total points against HSU, averaging 15.6 points per game.
PRE-GAME NOTES
The Boll Weevils are currently sitting 0-2, following a tough loss to East Central in the week 2 home opener. Monticello sits 10th in the GAC in scoring and ninth in total offense, averaging 13 points per contest and 280.5 yards of offense per game. The Boll Weevils land 12th in the conference in rushing, posting an average of 63 yards per contest. Defensively, UAM ranks seventh in total defense, surrendering 390.5 yards per game, and 10th in scoring defense, allowing 41 points per game. Offensively, running back
Glen Cage leads the running game, averaging 31.5 yards a contest.
Ahmari Cox and
Michael Lott are the top targets in the receiving game for UAM, with Cox totaling 105 yards on four receptions and Lott totaling 91 yards on five receptions.
PROGRAMS
Pick up a game-day football program at the gate for $5. Fans can find school information, team rosters, conference standings, the latest updates to the Legacy Campaign, and more
! Programs will be available at every home game of the season.
TAILGATING
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department is excited to welcome fans for tailgating during the 2025 football season. With the season returning in less than two weeks, UAM Athletics is excited for fans to return to tailgate row supporting the Boll Weevils!
Tailgating has been a massive part of Weevil Football history and is a tradition we hope to continue on game days. From the Walk-of-Champions to the Homecoming parade, UAM is overjoyed for the new year.
For more information on tailgating guidelines and expectations, please click
HERE.
WALK OF CHAMPIONS
Weevil Football's traditional 'Walk of Champions' will be held two and a half hours before kick-off. The Boll Weevils will travel down Tailgate Row, along with the UAM cheer team and band, approaching Willis "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium.
Fans are encouraged to cheer on the team, but not to interrupt the event.
GAME RECAPS
After the conclusion of each game, Weevil Football will have a release posted to uamsports.com, which will give a recap of the game. They can be found on the schedule page as a clickable link after the end of each game, or on UAM Sports social media accounts.
ON-FIELD ACCESS
Authorized UAM personnel and stand-by medical staff are the only ones with on-field access during the Weevil Football games. All other unauthorized personnel are required to stay within the stands. The following are prohibited at Willis "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium:
- Personal Lawn Chairs
- Track Access
RESTROOMS
Restrooms for all fans are on the opposite side of the UAM Indoor Practice Facility as the field. There are also portable bathrooms behind the UAM student section on the south side of the home stands.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
As a reminder, UAM has a clear bag policy for all on-campus athletic events. Please refer to the graphic below for clarification.
Follow Weevil Football on Social Media
Keep up with the Boll Weevils on Social Media! See more content of the UAM football team across the program's different platforms; including X, Instagram, and Facebook. There will also be more media posted on the Athletics Department's pages.
All UAM Athletic social media pages can be found at uamsports.com in the Social Media Directory.
#WeevilNation | #EatEmUp
