D3-CFB Game Preview: Belhaven Blazers (1-0) vs. Trinity (TX) Tigers (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT

Venue: Trinity University Stadium, San Antonio, Texas

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: YouTube Live (via Trinity University Athletics)

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly clear skies

Temperature: ~93°F (34°C) at kickoff, cooling to ~85°F by the fourth quarter

Humidity: ~48%

Wind: Light SSE breeze at 5–7 mph

Impact: Warm Texas evening — hydration and depth will be factors, especially for Belhaven traveling from Mississippi.

Injury Report

Belhaven Blazers

No major injuries reported after Week 1 win over Millsaps (50–24).

QB1 and RB rotation healthy; OL depth intact.

Defensive starters available.

Trinity (TX) Tigers

No significant injuries reported after Week 1 win over Texas Lutheran (26–14).

QB and WR corps intact; defensive front healthy.

Recent Form

Belhaven Blazers

W 50–24 vs. Millsaps — Offensive explosion with multiple long scoring plays; defense forced turnovers.

Ended 2024 at 8-2 overall, USA South champions.

Trinity (TX) Tigers

W 26–14 @ Texas Lutheran — Controlled tempo, defense allowed just one offensive touchdown.

Ended 2024 at 10-1 overall, SAA champions, NCAA playoff qualifier.

Series History

Last Meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — Trinity (TX) 55, Belhaven 20 (in Jackson, MS).

Trend: Trinity has won the last two meetings by double digits; Belhaven’s last win in the series came in the mid-2010s.

Note: Trinity’s defense has held Belhaven under 25 points in 3 of the last 4 matchups.

Key Player Matchups

Belhaven QB vs. Trinity Secondary — Blazers’ passing game will look to challenge a Tigers defense that allowed under 200 passing yards in Week 1.

Trinity QB vs. Belhaven Pass Rush — Tigers’ signal-caller must get the ball out quickly against a defense that thrives on pressure.

Belhaven RB1 vs. Trinity Front Seven — Establishing the run could open up play-action opportunities for the Blazers.

Trinity WR1 vs. Belhaven CB1 — A potential big-play battle; Trinity will look for chunk gains to stretch the field.

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

Betting Trends & Angles

Belhaven: 8-2 SU in last 10 games; 7-3 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).

Trinity (TX): 9-1 SU in last 10 games; 7-3 ATS.

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Belhaven games; Under in 3 of last 5 Trinity games.

Situational: Trinity home opener; Belhaven on the road for first time in 2025.

Game Odds

Belhaven Blazers             54.5

Trinity (TX) Tigers            – 10.5

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