Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 2:30 PM CT / 3:30 PM ET
Venue: Pioneer Stadium, Batesville, Arkansas
Surface: Artificial Turf
Broadcast: Lyon College Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~81°F (27°C)
Humidity: ~55%
Wind: Light SSW breeze at 5–7 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather — minimal wind and warm temps should favor both passing and kicking games.
Injury Report
Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes
No official injury report released; roster expected to be at full strength.
QB1 and RB rotation available after Week 1 loss to Houston Christian.
OL depth intact; defensive starters healthy.
Lyon College Scots
No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to East Texas Baptist.
Starting QB and primary WRs available.
Defensive front healthy; no key absences noted.
Recent Form
Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes
L 0–69 @ Houston Christian (Aug. 29, 2025) — Offense shut out; defense surrendered 9 TDs.
2024: Winless season; multiple losses by 40+ points.
Lyon College Scots
L 8–47 @ East Texas Baptist (Sept. 6, 2025) — Managed one scoring drive; defense struggled vs. balanced attack.
2024: 1-9 overall; lone win came against Westminster (MO).
Series History
All-time meetings: Limited or no recent official matchups recorded.
Note: Both programs are independent/NAIA-level teams in Arkansas, making this an in-state bragging rights game despite no conference implications.
Key Player Matchups
Arkansas Baptist QB vs. Lyon Secondary — Buffaloes must find rhythm in the passing game after being shut out in Week 1.
Lyon QB vs. Arkansas Baptist Pass Rush — Scots’ signal-caller will look to exploit a defense that allowed over 500 total yards in their opener.
Arkansas Baptist RB1 vs. Lyon Front Seven — Establishing the run is critical to keep Lyon’s offense off the field.
Lyon WR1 vs. Arkansas Baptist CB1 — A potential big-play battle; Lyon will need chunk gains to stretch the field.
Special Teams — Field position could be pivotal; both teams will look for a spark from return units.
Betting Trends & Angles
Arkansas Baptist: 0-10 SU in last 10 games; 2-8 ATS (unofficial small-college tracking).
Lyon College: 1-9 SU in last 10 games; 3-7 ATS.
Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Lyon games; Over in 4 of last 5 Arkansas Baptist games.
Situational: Lyon home opener; Arkansas Baptist on road for second straight week.
Game Odds
Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes 48.5
Lyon Scots – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
