Kickoff: 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Greene Stadium, Liberty, Missouri
Capacity: ~4,000
Coverage: Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Digital Network / Local Radio via KCLC 89.1 FM (Liberty) & KWC Panthers Radio Network
Weather Forecast (Liberty, MO)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies
Kickoff Temperature: ~78°F (26°C)
Wind: 5–8 mph from the south-southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact: Ideal evening football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking games
Injury Report
William Jewell Cardinals
QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after 2-TD opener vs. McKendree
RB1 (Probable) – 90+ yards rushing in Week 1, no reported injury
WR2 (Questionable) – Minor ankle sprain, limited in practice
LB1 (Probable) – Shoulder wrap, cleared for contact
Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers
QB1 (Probable) – Expected to start after full participation in practice
RB1 (Questionable) – Hamstring tightness, game-time decision
CB1 (Out) – Knee injury, expected to miss 2–3 weeks
Recent Form
William Jewell
Week 1: Defeated McKendree 45–14 — balanced offense, +2 turnover margin
2024 Finish: 4–7 overall, 2–5 GLVC
Strength: Efficient passing game, opportunistic defense
Kentucky Wesleyan
Week 1: Lost to #6 West Florida 28–7 — defense held strong early, but offense struggled to sustain drives
2024 Finish: 3–8 overall, 2–6 G-MAC
Strength: Physical run game, experienced linebacker corps
Series History
All-Time: William Jewell leads 2–1
Last Meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — William Jewell won 23–16 in Owensboro, KY
Trend: All three meetings have been decided by 10 points or fewer
Key Player Matchups
WJC QB1 vs. KWC Secondary: Cardinals’ vertical passing game vs. a Panthers defense missing a starting cornerback
KWC RB1 vs. WJC Front Seven: Panthers’ inside run game will test a Cardinals defense that allowed under 100 rushing yards in Week 1
Special Teams: WJC’s kicker perfect on FGs this season; KWC’s return unit averaging 24 yards per kick return in 2024
Betting Trends
William Jewell is 4-1 ATS in last 5 home games
Kentucky Wesleyan is 2-8 ATS in last 10 road games
The Under has hit in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams
Game Odds
Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers 48.5
William Jewell Cardinals – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
