NAIA-CFB Game Preview: LaGrange Panthers (0-0) vs. Point Skyhawks (0-1)

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Venue, Date & Time

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Kickoff: 5:00 PM EDT

Venue: RAM Stadium, East Point, Georgia

Weather Forecast (East Point, GA – Game Day)

Conditions: Mostly sunny early, clear skies by kickoff

Temperature at Kickoff: ~84°F (29°C)

Wind: 4–7 mph from the east-southeast

Precipitation Chance: <10%

Impact on Play: Warm but not oppressive; ideal for both passing and rushing attacks.

Injury Report (as of latest available updates)

LaGrange Panthers

No major injuries reported after closing 2024 with a 50–24 win over Southern Virginia.

QB and WR rotations intact; OL depth healthy.

Point Skyhawks

No confirmed absences entering 2025 opener.

Returning several key offensive starters from 2024, including their top rusher and leading receiver.

Recent Team Form

LaGrange Panthers

2024 Record: 6–4 overall, 5–3 USA South

Closed 2024 with wins in 4 of last 5 games, including a 50–24 victory over Southern Virginia.

Offense averaged 31.2 PPG; defense allowed 25.7 PPG.

Point Skyhawks

2024 Record: 0–11 overall, 0–8 AAC

Struggled on both sides of the ball; offense averaged 12.1 PPG, defense allowed 42.8 PPG.

Last win came in 2022.

Series History

All-Time: LaGrange leads 2–0

First Meeting: Sept. 4, 2021 – LaGrange 39, Point 34 (East Point, GA)

Last Meeting: Sept. 3, 2022 – LaGrange 49, Point 21 (LaGrange, GA)

Average Margin: LaGrange +16.5 PPG

Notable: Both prior meetings featured high-scoring first halves.

Betting Trends

LaGrange is 2-0 SU vs. Point all-time.

The Over has hit in both prior meetings.

Point is 0-11 SU in last 11 games overall.

LaGrange is 4-1 ATS in last 5 non-conference games.

Suggested Wagering Model

Model Inputs:

Historical scoring averages in series (~71 total points/game).

LaGrange’s offensive efficiency vs. Point’s defensive metrics from 2024.

Point’s home-field factor minimal in recent seasons.

Weather: Neutral impact.

Game Odds

LaGrange Panthers          – 17.5

Point Skyhawks                55.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025