NAIA-CFB Game Preview: William Penn (IA) Statesmen (2-0) vs. Baker Wildcats (0-1)

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Venue & Kickoff

  • Location: Liston Stadium, 730 1st Street, Baldwin City, Kansas
  • Time: 11:00 AM CDT
  • Occasion: Baker University Family Weekend
  • Broadcast: Live stats & video via Baker Athletics

Weather Outlook (Baldwin City, KS)

  • Conditions: Mostly sunny
  • Temperature at Kickoff: ~74°F (23°C)
  • Humidity: ~55%
  • Wind: Light, 5–7 mph from the south
    (Ideal football weather — minimal environmental impact on play)

Injury Report

  • William Penn: No major injuries reported after 2–0 start.
  • Baker: No confirmed injuries listed; depth chart expected at full strength.

Recent Form:

  • William Penn: Dominant road wins over William Woods (52–23) and Central Methodist (38–6). Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
  • Baker: Opens season with two straight home games; historically strong at Liston Stadium.

Series History

  • Baker and William Penn have met multiple times in Heart of America Athletic Conference play.
  • Baker has traditionally held the upper hand at home, but William Penn’s triple‑option offense has caused problems in past meetings.

Key Player Matchups

  • William Penn QB: Dual‑threat leader of the triple‑option; averaging over 200 total yards/game.
  • William Penn RB1: Power back with 4 TDs in first two games.
  • Baker QB: Accurate passer with deep‑ball capability; thrives in play‑action.
  • Baker WR1: Speed threat who can stretch the field vertically.
  • Trench Battle: William Penn’s O‑line vs. Baker’s front seven — key to controlling tempo.

Betting Trends

  • Baker: 8–2 in last 10 home games; 6–4 ATS in that span.
  • William Penn: 5–1 ATS in last 6 road games; 4–2 SU as road underdog.
  • Under has hit in 4 of last 5 meetings between these teams.

Game Odds

William Penn (IA) Statesmen     48.5

Baker Wildcats                                 – 3.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025

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