NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Thomas Night Hawks (0-3) vs. Campbellsville Tigers (3-0)

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Venue & Logistics

  • Venue: Finley Stadium, Campbellsville, Kentucky
  • Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
  • Kickoff Time: 1:30 PM EDT
  • Broadcast: Campbellsville Sports Network, Thomas University Athletics Live Stream

Weather Forecast (Campbellsville, KY)

  • Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
  • Temperature: 25°C (77°F) at kickoff, cooling to 21°C (70°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

  • Thomas Night Hawks:
    • QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
    • RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
    • LB1 (hamstring) – Out
  • Campbellsville Tigers:
  • QB Payton Cope (wrist) – Probable
  • WR Tyree Cook (groin) – Game-time decision
  • DB La’Darius Conner (concussion protocol) – Out

Key Player Matchups

  • QB Battle: Thomas’ dual-threat QB vs. Campbellsville’s Payton Cope – both can extend plays, but turnovers will be decisive.
  • RB Committee (Thomas) vs. Campbellsville Front Seven – Thomas must establish the run to avoid becoming one-dimensional.
  • WR Tyree Cook (Campbellsville) vs. Thomas Secondary – If healthy, Cook’s size and speed could create mismatches.
  • Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could swing momentum in a close contest.

Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)

  • Thomas Night Hawks (0-2):
    • L vs. Bluefield (Va.) 20-31 (Aug. 30)
    • L vs. Union (Ky.) 0-24 (Sep. 6)
    • Offense averaging just 10 points per game; defense struggling against the run.
  • Campbellsville Tigers (1-1):
  • W vs. Kentucky Christian 34-14 (Aug. 30)
  • L vs. Lindsey Wilson 17-35 (Sep. 6)
  • Balanced attack; defense allowing 24.5 points per game.

Series History

  • All-Time Meetings: First official meeting between Thomas and Campbellsville
  • Context: Thomas is still a relatively new NAIA program, while Campbellsville is a Mid-South mainstay.

Betting Trends

  • Thomas is 1-6 ATS in last 7 road games.
  • Campbellsville is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games.
  • The Under has hit in 4 of Campbellsville’s last 6 games.
  • Thomas is 0-5 straight up in last 5 games vs. Mid-South opponents.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2024 (Thomas): Lost 7-42 vs. Keiser → No Cover, Over
  • 2024 (Campbellsville): Won 28-21 vs. Bethel (Tenn.) → Cover, Under
  • 2023 (Campbellsville): Lost 17-31 vs. Georgetown (Ky.) → No Cover, Over

Game Odds

Thomas Night Hawks     48

Campbellsville Tigers     -13.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025

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