NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Southwestern Moundbuilders (2-1) vs. Ottawa Braves (2-1)

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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

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