Venue & Game Details
Location: Young‑Wise Memorial Stadium – Conway, Arkansas
Kickoff: 11:00 a.m. CT (Noon ET)
Broadcast: Hendrix Warriors Sports Network (video), Maryville College Radio (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~1,500
Weather Forecast (Conway, AR – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid
Temperature: ~88°F (31°C) at kickoff, climbing into the low 90s by mid‑afternoon
Heat Index: Feels like 94°F
Wind: SSW at 6–9 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth and conditioning; hydration and rotation management will be key
Injury Report
Maryville (Tenn.)
No major preseason injuries reported.
QB Ian Hubbs expected to start after strong finish to 2024.
RB Ja’Kobi Gillespie (team’s leading rusher) healthy.
WR Chris Cooper (top returning receiver) available.
Defense returns LB Caleb McGill and DB Ethan Williams.
Hendrix
No significant absences reported.
QB Jacob Wood back after starting multiple games in 2024.
RB Evan Williams (team’s leading rusher) healthy.
WR Tyler Rodriguez (top returning target) available.
Defense anchored by LB Dylan Cross and DB Jalen Foster.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Maryville: 8‑2 overall, USA South champions; averaged 33.4 PPG, allowed 17.9 PPG.
Hendrix: 3‑7 overall, Southern Athletic Association; averaged 19.2 PPG, allowed 31.6 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Maryville
L @ DePauw 45‑20 (NCAA First Round)
W @ Berry 20‑16
W vs. N.C. Wesleyan 35‑14
W @ Greensboro 47‑7
W @ Belhaven 42‑11
Hendrix
W @ Sewanee 27‑15
L vs. Trinity (TX) 26‑7
L @ Millsaps 27‑26
L @ Centre 35‑18
L vs. Berry 42‑13
Key Player Matchups
QB Ian Hubbs (MC) vs. Hendrix Secondary
Hubbs’ efficiency and deep‑ball accuracy vs. a unit that allowed 230+ pass yds/game in 2024.
RB Ja’Kobi Gillespie (MC) vs. Hendrix Front Seven
Gillespie’s vision and burst vs. a defense that surrendered 180+ rush yds/game last season.
QB Jacob Wood (HEN) vs. Maryville Pass Rush
Wood’s mobility and quick release will be tested by a front that averaged 3.1 sacks/game in 2024.
WR Tyler Rodriguez (HEN) vs. Maryville CB2
Rodriguez’s route running and contested‑catch skills could be Hendrix’s best shot at chunk plays.
Special Teams
Maryville’s reliable kicking game vs. Hendrix’s aggressive return units — hidden yardage could swing momentum.
Series History
All-Time: First meeting between the programs.
Notable: Hendrix is 10‑2 in home openers since restarting football in 2013; Maryville has won 7 of its last 8 season openers.
Betting Trends
Maryville: 8‑2 SU in 2024; 7‑3 ATS; UNDER in 6 of last 9.
Hendrix: 3‑7 SU in 2024; 4‑6 ATS; OVER in 5 of last 8.
Season openers: Maryville has covered in 5 of last 6; Hendrix 6‑4 ATS in last 10.
Game Odds
Maryville (TN) Scots – 10
Hendrix Warriors 52.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
