Venue & Broadcast
- Location: Richard L. Jantz Stadium, Winfield, Kansas
- Kickoff: 11:00 AM CT
- Surface: Natural grass
- Capacity: ~4,000
- Broadcast: Local/streaming per KCAC coverage (check Southwestern athletics site for stream links)
Weather Outlook (as of early-week forecast)
- Temperature at kickoff: ~74°F (23°C)
- Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph) from the south
- Precipitation chance: <10%
- Impact: Ideal offensive conditions — minimal wind disruption for passing/kicking games
Injury & Availability Report
(Monitor for late-week updates — NAIA programs often release limited official injury info)
- Evangel: No confirmed starters ruled out; depth chart intact after 62–14 win over Saint Mary.
- Southwestern: No major injuries reported after early-season wins; OL rotation may see adjustments due to minor knocks.
- Key Note: Both teams enter unbeaten — expect full-strength rosters unless late-week setbacks occur.
Recent Form
Evangel Valor:
W 62–14 @ Saint Mary (Kan.) — explosive offensive debut, balanced run-pass attack, defense forced multiple turnovers.
- Strength: Tempo offense, QB efficiency, opportunistic secondary.
#14 Southwestern Moundbuilders:
- W vs. Friends University — dominant defensive showing.
- W vs. Ottawa University — efficient red-zone execution.
- Strength: Physical front seven, disciplined special teams.
Series History
- All-time: Southwestern leads recent series narrowly; Evangel joined KCAC in 2023, making this a relatively new rivalry.
- 2024 Meeting: Southwestern edged Evangel in a one-score game, capitalizing on late turnovers.
- Trend: Home team has won each of the last two meetings.
Key Player Matchups
- QB vs. Secondary:
- Evangel QB — accurate on intermediate routes, thrives in RPO looks.
- Southwestern DBs — aggressive press coverage, ball-hawking safeties.
- Trench Battle:
- Evangel OL — athletic zone-blocking unit.
- Southwestern DL — stout against the run, forces 3rd-and-long situations.
- Special Teams Edge:
- Southwestern’s kicker has range beyond 45 yards; Evangel’s return game dangerous on kickoffs.
Betting Trends
- Southwestern is 6-1 ATS in last 7 home games.
- Evangel is 4-0 ATS in last 4 as an underdog of 7 points or fewer.
- Last 3 meetings have gone Under the total.
- Both teams 2-0 to the Under so far in 2025.
Game Odds
Evangel (MO) Valor 54.5
Southwestern Moundbuilders – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
