Venue & Logistics
- Venue: James H. Taylor II Stadium, Williamsburg, Kentucky
- Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 1:30 PM EDT
- Broadcast: Mid-South Conference Network, Keiser Athletics Radio
Weather Forecast (Williamsburg, KY)
- Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
- Temperature: 26°C (79°F) at kickoff, cooling to 22°C (72°F) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 10–12 km/h from the southwest
- Precipitation: 15% chance of light showers
- Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal disruption expected
Injury Report
- Keiser Seahawks:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Cumberlands Patriots:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB Battle: Keiser’s dual-threat QB vs. Cumberlands’ efficient pocket passer – both are among the Mid-South’s most consistent signal-callers.
- RB Committee (Keiser) vs. Cumberlands Front Seven – Keiser’s ground game averages over 180 yards per game; Cumberlands must plug gaps.
- WR1 (Cumberlands) vs. Keiser Secondary – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Seahawks’ corners must contain him.
- Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could be decisive in a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Keiser Seahawks (2-0):
- W vs. Indiana Wesleyan 38-31 (Aug. 30)
- W vs. Bethel (Tenn.) 7-0 (forfeit, Sep. 13)
- Explosive offense, opportunistic defense; ranked No. 2 nationally.
- Cumberlands Patriots (2-0):
- W vs. Union (Ky.) 45-11 (Aug. 28)
- W vs. Bluefield (Va.) 66-12 (Sep. 6)
- Dominant start; averaging 55.5 points per game, defense allowing just 11.5.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Keiser leads 3-2
- Last 3 Meetings: Keiser 2-1
- Most Recent: Keiser 27, Cumberlands 20 (2024)
Betting Trends
- Keiser is 7-2 ATS in last 9 NAIA games.
- Cumberlands is 6-1 ATS in last 7 home games.
- The Over has hit in 4 of the last 6 Keiser games.
- Keiser is 4-1 straight up in last 5 vs. Cumberlands.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Keiser -3.5, won 27-20 → Cover, Under
- 2023: Cumberlands -2.5, lost 24-28 → No Cover, Over
- 2022: Keiser -6.5, won 31-17 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Keiser Seahawks – 4.5
U-Cumberlands Patriots 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
