Venue, Date & Time
Conference: Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) – South Division
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 3:00 PM CDT
Venue: Volney C. Ashford Stadium, Marshall, Missouri
Weather Forecast (Marshall, MO – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly sunny with light clouds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~84°F (29°C)
Wind: 6–9 mph from the south-southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact on Play: Warm but not oppressive; ideal for both passing and rushing attacks.
Injury Report (as of latest available updates)
Clarke Pride
No major injuries reported after Week 1 vs. Mount Marty.
Offensive line depth being monitored after minor knocks in opener.
Missouri Valley Vikings
No official injury list released; entering season under new head coach LaQuentin Black with a healthy starting lineup.
Returning several 2024 All-HAAC selections on defense.
Recent Team Form
Clarke Pride
2024 Record: 3–8 overall, 1–5 HAAC North
Opened 2025 with a home game vs. Mount Marty (result TBD at preview time).
Offense averaged 18.4 PPG in 2024; defense allowed 31.7 PPG.
Missouri Valley Vikings
2024 Record: 4–7 overall, 2–3 HAAC South
Closed 2024 with a 17–7 loss to William Penn.
Defense was a strength, holding opponents under 20 points in 4 games.
Series History
All-Time: Missouri Valley leads 2–0 (modern era).
Last Meeting: Sept. 9, 2023 – Missouri Valley 28, Clarke 14 (Dubuque, IA).
Notable: MVC has averaged 26.5 PPG in the series while holding Clarke under 15 PPG.
Betting Trends
Missouri Valley is 2-0 SU vs. Clarke since 2022.
The Under has hit in both previous meetings.
Clarke is 2-4 ATS in last 6 road games.
MVC is 4-2 ATS in last 6 home openers.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Historical scoring averages in series (~41 total points/game).
MVC’s defensive efficiency vs. Clarke’s offensive struggles in 2024.
Clarke’s road performance in HAAC play.
Weather: Neutral impact.
Game Odds
Clarke Pride 49.5
Missouri Valley Vikings – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
