Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Wildcat Football Stadium, Marion, Indiana
- Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM EDT (11:00 AM CDT)
- Broadcast: MSFA Live Stream, IWU Athletics site, and local radio affiliates
Weather Forecast (Marion, IN)
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Temperature: 23°C (73°F) at kickoff, cooling to 20°C (68°F) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 10–12 km/h from the southwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruption expected
Injury Report
- Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats:
- QB Arjun Lothe (wrist) – Probable
- RB Ryan Whitwell (ankle) – Questionable
- DB Vincie Solano (hamstring) – Out
- Olivet Nazarene Tigers:
- QB rotation – Healthy
- RB O’Shae Ho-Sang (hamstring) – Probable
- WR1 (undisclosed) – Game-time decision
Key Player Matchups
- QB Arjun Lothe (IWU) vs. ONU Secondary – Lothe threw for 250 yards and 2 TDs in Week 1; ONU’s DBs must limit explosive plays.
- RB Ryan Whitwell (IWU) vs. ONU Front Seven – Whitwell rushed for 119 yards in the opener; if healthy, he’s a workhorse.
- ONU QB vs. IWU Pass Rush – ONU’s offense has been explosive (48 points vs. Taylor, 46 vs. Madonna); IWU’s defensive line must disrupt rhythm.
- WR Braxton Myers (IWU) vs. ONU Coverage – Myers had 133 yards receiving in Week 1; ONU must double him to avoid deep strikes.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats: 1-1
- L vs. Keiser 31-38 (Aug. 30)
- W vs. Saint Xavier 31-3 (Sep. 6)
- Balanced attack; defense rebounded strongly in Week 2.
- Olivet Nazarene Tigers: 2-0
- W vs. Taylor 48-42 OT (Aug. 28)
- W vs. Madonna 46-13 (Sep. 6)
- Explosive offense averaging 47 points per game.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Indiana Wesleyan leads 4-2 (since IWU’s program launch in 2018)
- Last 3 Meetings: IWU 2-1
- Most Recent: IWU 35, ONU 21 (2024)
Betting Trends
- IWU is 7-1 straight up in last 8 home games.
- ONU is 5-2 ATS in last 7 MSFA games.
- The Over has hit in 4 of the last 6 ONU games.
- IWU is 6-2 ATS in last 8 vs. ONU.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: IWU -7.5, won 35-21 → Cover, Under
- 2023: IWU -3.5, won 28-24 → Cover, Over
- 2022: ONU -2.5, won 31-27 → Cover, Over
Game Odds
Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats – 6.5
Olivet Nazarene Tigers 56
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
