D3-CFB Game Preview: Hendrix Warriors (0-1) vs. Huntingdon Hawks (0-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Charles Lee Field at Samford Stadium, Montgomery, Alabama

Surface: Natural Grass

Broadcast: Huntingdon College Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Temperature: ~86°F (30°C)

Humidity: ~58%

Wind: SSW at 6–8 mph

Impact: Warm and slightly humid — could test conditioning in the second half, but wind should have minimal effect on passing and kicking.

Injury Report

Hendrix Warriors

No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Maryville (40–14).

QB Jacob Wood healthy after throwing for 2 TDs in opener.

WR Ethan Helton (team-high 6 catches, 92 yds) available.

Defensive starters intact.

Huntingdon Hawks

No significant injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Berry (28–7).

QB Landon Cotney healthy after 1 TD pass in opener.

RB Eric Thomas (team-high 68 rush yds) available.

Secondary at full strength.

Key Player Matchups

QB Jacob Wood (Hendrix) vs. Huntingdon Secondary — Wood’s ability to stretch the field will test a Hawks defense that allowed 3 passing TDs to Berry.

WR Ethan Helton (Hendrix) vs. Huntingdon CB1 — Helton’s route-running and deep-threat ability could be a difference-maker.

QB Landon Cotney (Huntingdon) vs. Hendrix Pass Rush — Cotney will need time to operate against a Warriors front that struggled to generate pressure in Week 1.

RB Eric Thomas (Huntingdon) vs. Hendrix Front Seven — Thomas’ power running could control tempo; Hendrix allowed over 200 rushing yards to Maryville.

Special Teams — Field position could be pivotal; both teams have reliable kickers and return threats.

Recent Form

Hendrix Warriors

L 14–40 vs. Maryville — Offense moved the ball but defense gave up big plays.

2024: 4-6 overall, 2-6 SAA.

Huntingdon Hawks

L 7–28 @ Berry — Defense kept it close early, but offense stalled in second half.

2024: 7-3 overall, 6-2 USA South.

Series History

All-time meetings: Huntingdon leads 1–0.

Last meeting: Sept. 28, 2024 — Huntingdon 31, Hendrix 28 in Conway, AR.

Hawks rallied from a 21–10 halftime deficit; Cotney threw 2 second-half TDs.

Betting Trends & Angles

Hendrix: 3-7 SU in last 10 games; 4-6 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).

Huntingdon: 7-3 SU in last 10 games; 6-4 ATS.

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Hendrix games; Under in 3 of last 5 Huntingdon games.

Situational: Huntingdon home opener; Hendrix on the road for first time in 2025.

Game Odds

Hendrix Warriors             49.5

Huntingdon Hawks          – 6.5

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

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