Venue, Date & Time
Conference Context: Non-conference NAIA clash — Mid-South Conference vs. Sun Conference
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 7:00 PM EDT
Venue: Gyrene Field, Ave Maria, Florida
Promotional Theme: Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night at Ave Maria
Weather Forecast (Ava Maria, FL – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies in the evening
Temperature at Kickoff: ~84°F (29°C)
Wind: 5–8 mph from the east-southeast
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact on Play: Warm and dry; ideal for both passing and rushing attacks.
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders
No major injuries reported after Week 1 win over #10 Texas Wesleyan (45–10).
QB and RB rotations intact; OL depth healthy.
Ava Maria Gyrenes
No confirmed absences entering season opener.
Returning key offensive starters from 2024, including QB Will Tate and RB Jalen Graham.
Recent Team Form
Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders
2024 Record: 5–4 overall, 3–3 Mid-South Conference
Opened 2025 with a 45–10 home win over #10 Texas Wesleyan.
Balanced attack in opener: 200+ passing yards, 200+ rushing yards.
Ava Maria Gyrenes
2024 Record: 4–6 overall, 3–4 Sun Conference
Closed 2024 with a 31–24 win over Florida Memorial.
Offense averaged 24.1 PPG; defense allowed 29.7 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: Lindsey Wilson leads 1–0
Only Meeting: Sept. 8, 2018 – Lindsey Wilson 44, Ave Maria 15 (Columbia, KY)
Notable: This is the first meeting in Florida between the programs.
Betting Trends
Lindsey Wilson is 6-2 ATS in last 8 non-conference games.
Ave Maria is 2-5 SU in last 7 home games vs. ranked opponents.
The Over has hit in 4 of LWC’s last 6 games.
LWC has won 9 of last 10 games vs. Sun Conference opponents.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
LWC’s offensive efficiency vs. Ave Maria’s 2024 defensive metrics.
Historical scoring margin in series (+29 for LWC in 2018).
LWC’s momentum from Week 1 win over a Top 10 opponent.
Weather: Neutral impact.
Game Odds
Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders – 21.5
Ava Maria Gyrenes 55.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
