Venue & Game Info
Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Kickoff 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Bishop John M. D’Arcy Stadium, 2701 Spring Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Event Theme: Community Youth Football Day at USF
Broadcast/Stats: Live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Fort Wayne, IN – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Temperature at Kickoff: ~75°F (24°C)
Humidity: ~55%
Wind: Light 5–8 mph from the south‑southeast
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal wind effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
(No official Week 1 injury reports released; both teams expected near full strength. Depth chart updates will be available closer to kickoff.)
Key Player Matchups
Siena Heights Offense vs. USF Defense
QB: Returning starter with quick‑release passing; must avoid turnovers after SHU averaged 3.4 giveaways per game in 2024.
RB Brendan Haisenlader: Accounted for 100.6 of SHU’s 110.8 rush yards/game last season; faces a USF front that held SHU to 55 rushing yards in their 2024 meeting.
WR Tendaji Alexander: Deep threat; will test USF’s secondary that produced multiple INTs last year.
USF Offense vs. Siena Heights Defense
QB Joshua Kulka: Threw for 219 yards and 2 TDs in last year’s matchup; efficient in RPO and play‑action.
RB Drew Wheat: Averaged 23.3 yards per carry in limited touches vs. SHU in 2024; explosive big‑play potential.
WR O’Vauntay Vickers: Reliable possession target; 6 catches for 54 yards last meeting.
Recent Team Form
Siena Heights (2024 Recap)
Record: 3‑7 overall, 2‑3 MSFA Mideast
Strength: Special teams — led NAIA in total punt return yards
Weakness: Turnovers & inconsistent run defense
Saint Francis (IN) (2024 Recap)
Record: 7‑4 overall, 4‑2 MSFA Mideast
Strength: Opportunistic defense (+ turnover margin)
Weakness: Occasional pass protection lapses vs. elite fronts
Series History
All‑Time: Siena Heights leads 4‑3
Last Meeting: Sept. 21, 2024 — USF won 32‑10 in Fort Wayne
Trend: USF has won 2 of last 3; home team has won 3 of last 4 meetings
Betting Trends
SHU: 1‑4 ATS in last 5 road games vs. USF
USF: 4‑1 ATS in last 5 home openers
Under has hit in 4 of last 6 meetings
Average combined score last 3 matchups: 39.3 points
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
USF’s home‑field advantage at D’Arcy Stadium
SHU’s turnover issues vs. USF’s opportunistic defense
Historical trend toward lower‑scoring, possession‑driven games
Weather conditions favoring balanced offensive play
Game Odds
Siena Heights Saints 46.5
Saint Francis (IN) Cougar – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
