Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Braves Field, Ottawa, Kansas
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
- Broadcast: KCAC Network, Ottawa Braves Live Stream
Weather Forecast (Ottawa, KS)
- Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
- Temperature: 27°C (81°F) at kickoff, cooling to 23°C (74°F) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 12 km/h from the south
- Precipitation: 15% chance of light showers
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruption expected
Injury Report
- Southwestern Moundbuilders:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Ottawa Braves:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB Battle: Southwestern’s veteran QB vs. Ottawa’s dual-threat signal-caller – both are capable of explosive plays, but turnovers will be decisive.
- RB Committee (Southwestern) vs. Ottawa Front Seven – Southwestern has leaned on a balanced rushing attack; Ottawa must win the line of scrimmage.
- WR1 (Ottawa) vs. Southwestern Secondary – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Moundbuilders’ 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)
- Southwestern Moundbuilders (2-0):
- W vs. Bethel (Kan.) 61-7 (Aug. 30)
- W at Tabor (Kan.) 28-21 (Sep. 6)
- Explosive offense averaging 44.5 points per game; defense allowing just 14.0.
- Ottawa Braves (1-1):
- W vs. Avila 31-28 (Aug. 30)
- L vs. Kansas Wesleyan 17-35 (Sep. 6)
- Balanced attack but inconsistent defense; averaging 24 points per game, allowing 31.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Southwestern leads 36-28-2
- Last 5 Meetings: Southwestern 4-1
- Most Recent: Southwestern 42, Ottawa 24 (2024)
Betting Trends
- Southwestern is 7-2 ATS in last 9 KCAC games.
- Ottawa is 2-6 ATS in last 8 overall.
- The Over has hit in 5 of the last 7 meetings.
- Southwestern is 6-1 straight up in last 7 vs. Ottawa.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Southwestern -7.5, won 42-24 → Cover, Over
- 2023: Southwestern -6, won 31-20 → Cover, Under
- 2022: Southwestern -3.5, won 28-17 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Southwestern Moundbuilders – 9.5
Ottawa Braves 52
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
