Venue & Game Info
Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Kickoff 1:30 PM ET
Venue: Veterans Memorial Stadium, 1501 Millpond Road, Thomasville, GA
Broadcast/Stats: Live stream via Thomas University Athletics; live stats on both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Thomasville, GA – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid
Temperature at Kickoff: ~88°F (31°C)
Humidity: ~62%
Wind: 5–7 mph from the southeast
Precipitation: ~15% chance of isolated showers typical of South Georgia afternoons
Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth and conditioning; minimal wind effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Thomas University Night Hawks
No official Week 2 injury report released; expected near full strength after season opener.
Union Commonwealth Bulldogs
No official injury list released; roster expected to be intact following Week 1 action.
Key Player Matchups
Thomas Offense vs. Union Defense
QB: Dual‑threat leader capable of extending plays; must protect the football after throwing 2 INTs in last year’s meeting.
RB: Shifty back with breakaway speed; could exploit Union’s front seven if blocking holds.
WR1: Deep threat who can stretch the field vertically; will test Union’s secondary that allowed multiple 20+ yard completions in 2024.
OL: Must handle Union’s edge rushers and avoid drive‑killing penalties.
Union Offense vs. Thomas Defense
QB: Efficient passer who led Union to a 21‑3 win over Thomas last season; thrives in play‑action.
RB: Power runner who can wear down defenses; Thomas allowed over 150 rushing yards in 2024 matchup.
WR Corps: Balanced group; capable of exploiting soft zones if Thomas overcommits to run defense.
OL: Key to controlling tempo; Union dominated time of possession in last year’s meeting.
Recent Team Form
Thomas Night Hawks (2024 Recap)
Record: 2‑8 overall
Strength: Athletic skill positions; capable of explosive plays in space
Weakness: Turnover margin (-9 in 2024) and run defense
Union Commonwealth Bulldogs (2024 Recap)
Record: 3‑7 overall, 2‑4 AAC
Strength: Opportunistic defense (+ turnover margin) and ball control offense
Weakness: Passing consistency in obvious passing downs
Series History
All‑Time: Union leads 1‑0
Last Meeting: Sept. 21, 2024 — Union 21, Thomas 3 in Thomasville, GA
Union defense forced 3 turnovers
Bulldogs held Thomas to 198 total yards and just 3 points
Union controlled the clock with a 2:1 time of possession advantage
Betting Trends
Union: 4‑2 ATS in last 6 games vs. non‑conference opponents
Thomas: 1‑5 ATS in last 6 home games
Under has hit in 4 of Union’s last 5 games
Union has covered in 5 of last 7 games when favored by a TD or less
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Union’s defensive dominance in 2024 matchup (3 points allowed,
Thomas’ home‑field advantage offset by turnover issues and run defense concerns
Weather conditions favoring a run‑heavy, clock‑draining game plan
Historical trend toward low‑scoring contests between similar‑style teams
Game Odds
Thomas Night Hawks 44.5
Union Commonwealth Bulldogs – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
