D3-CFB Game Preview: Brevard Tornados (0-1) vs. Sewanee South Tigers (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Hardee–McGee Field at Harris Stadium, Sewanee, Tennessee

Surface: Natural Grass

Broadcast: Sewanee Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Temperature: ~80°F (27°C)

Humidity: ~56%

Wind: SW at 5–7 mph

Impact: Warm but not oppressive; minimal wind — ideal for both passing and kicking games.

Injury Report

Brevard Tornados

No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Kentucky Christian (41–20).

QB [Starter Name] healthy after 2 passing TDs in opener.

RB [Lead Back] available; OL depth intact.

Defensive starters healthy.

Sewanee Tigers

No significant injuries reported after Week 1 win over Bethany (WV) (41–6).

QB [Starter Name] healthy after 3 total TDs in opener.

WR corps intact; RB rotation available.

Defense at full strength.

Key Player Matchups

Brevard QB vs. Sewanee Secondary — Tornados’ passing game will need to challenge a Tigers defense that allowed just 6 points and forced multiple turnovers in Week 1.

Sewanee QB vs. Brevard Pass Rush — Sewanee’s signal-caller was efficient in opener; Brevard must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.

Brevard RB1 vs. Sewanee Front Seven — Establishing the run is critical for Brevard to control tempo.

Sewanee WR1 vs. Brevard CB1 — A potential big-play battle; Brevard’s secondary gave up several explosive completions to Kentucky Christian.

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

Recent Form

Brevard Tornados

L 20–41 vs. Kentucky Christian — Offense showed flashes but defense surrendered 500+ total yards.

2024: 6-4 overall, 5-3 USA South.

Sewanee Tigers

W 41–6 @ Bethany (WV) — Dominant on both sides of the ball; defense forced multiple turnovers.

2024: 3-7 overall, 2-6 SAA.

Series History

All-time meetings: First-ever meeting between the programs.

Note: Both teams are using this as a non-conference measuring stick before diving into league play.

Betting Trends & Angles

Brevard: 4-6 SU in last 10 games; 5-5 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).

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

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Brevard games; Over in 4 of last 5 Sewanee games.

Situational: Sewanee in home opener after road win; Brevard on road for first time in 2025.

Game Odds

Brevard Tornados            50.5

Sewanee South Tigers   – 3.5

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