Venue, Date & Time
Conference: Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) – Crossover Game
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 7:00 PM EDT
Venue: Blue Devils Stadium, Southfield, Michigan
Promotional Theme: Teacher Appreciation Day at LTU
Weather Forecast (Southfield, MI – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies in the evening
Temperature at Kickoff: ~74°F (23°C)
Wind: Light breeze from the southwest at 4–6 mph
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact on Play: Ideal conditions for both passing and rushing; no weather-related disruptions expected.
Injury Report (as of latest available updates)
Marian Knights
No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to NCAA DII Indianapolis (21–45).
QB and RB rotations intact; OL depth healthy.
Lawrence Tech Blue Devils
No confirmed absences entering opener.
Returning key offensive weapons including RB D’Vaun Bentley, who rushed for 325 yards vs. Marian in 2024.
Recent Team Form
Marian Knights
2024 Record: 9–3 overall, NAIA FCS Quarterfinalist.
Last 5 Games (2024): W vs. St. Francis (IL), W vs. Judson, W vs. St. Xavier, W vs. Olivet Nazarene, L @ Grand View (Playoffs).
Opened 2025 with a 21–45 loss to NCAA DII Indianapolis.
Lawrence Tech Blue Devils
2024 Record: 3–8 overall, 1–6 MSFA
Last 5 Games (2024): L vs. Marian 23–24, W vs. Judson, L vs. Siena Heights, L vs. Indiana Wesleyan, L vs. St. Francis (IL).
Nearly upset Marian in 2024, outgaining them 640–400 in total yards.
Series History
All-Time: Marian leads 5–0 (2019–2024)
Last Meeting: Sept. 21, 2024 – Marian 24, LTU 23 (Southfield, MI)
Largest Margin: Marian +46 (2019)
Smallest Margin: Marian +1 (2024)
Average Margin: Marian +28.6 PPG over series
Betting Trends
Marian is 5-0 SU vs. LTU since 2019.
LTU is 1-4 ATS in those meetings, but covered in 2024 (+21.5).
The Under is 3-2 in series history.
Marian is 7-3 ATS in last 10 MSFA road games.
LTU is 2-6 SU in last 8 home games vs. ranked opponents.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Historical series dominance by Marian but narrowing margin in 2024.
LTU’s offensive production spike last year vs. Marian’s defensive adjustments.
Marian’s bounce-back motivation after Week 1 loss.
Weather: Neutral impact.
Game Odds
Marian Knights – 13.5
Lawrence Tech Blue Devils 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
