Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CDT
- Venue: Ellison Poulton Stadium, Canton, Missouri
- Capacity: ~3,000
- Conference: Heart of America Athletic Conference (South Division)
Weather Forecast (Canton, MO)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~24°C (75°F), cooling into the upper 60s by late afternoon
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Wind: 10–15 km/h from the southwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruptions expected
Injury Report
- William Penn Statesmen:
- QB group healthy; starter expected to play after strong early-season form.
- RB rotation intact, no major reported injuries.
- OL depth slightly tested after Week 2 vs. Central Methodist.
- Culver-Stockton Wildcats:
- QB group healthy; starter led a last-second FG win over William Woods in Week 3.
- WR corps intact, including top target averaging 80+ yards per game.
- Defensive front slightly banged up but starters expected to play.
(Note: NAIA programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- William Penn Ground Game vs. Culver-Stockton Front Seven
- William Penn has historically leaned on a power rushing attack (52–23 win over William Woods in Week 1).
- Culver-Stockton’s defense allowed 36 points to William Woods but stiffened late.
- Culver-Stockton QB vs. William Penn Secondary
- Culver-Stockton QB threw multiple TDs in their 38–36 win over William Woods.
- William Penn’s secondary has been opportunistic, holding Central Methodist to just 6 points in Week 2.
- Special Teams Edge
- Culver-Stockton kicker hit a game-winning FG in Week 3.
- William Penn’s return game has consistently provided strong field position.
Recent Team Form
- William Penn Statesmen (2–0)
- W 52–23 @ William Woods (Aug 28)
- W 38–6 @ Central Methodist (Sept 6)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, stout defense (allowing just 14.5 ppg).
- Weaknesses: Passing game efficiency still developing.
- Culver-Stockton Wildcats (2–1)
- W 40–0 vs. Texas College (Aug 30)
- L 28–47 @ MidAmerica Nazarene (Sept 6)
- W 38–36 @ William Woods (Sept 13, last-second FG)
- Strengths: Explosive offense, clutch kicking.
- Weaknesses: Defense has allowed 30+ points in 2 of 3 games.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are Heart of America Athletic Conference (South Division) rivals.
- This is the conference opener for both programs.
- William Penn is looking to build on a 2–0 start, while Culver-Stockton is trying to prove itself as a contender after a 2–1 non-conference slate.
Series History
- All-time series: William Penn leads.
- Last 5 meetings: William Penn has won 3 of 5.
- 2024 season: William Penn defeated Culver-Stockton 37–16 in Canton (Homecoming for CSC).
- Trend: William Penn has historically controlled the matchup, especially with its ground game.
Betting Trends
- William Penn:
- 2–0 ATS in 2025
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. Culver-Stockton
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
- Culver-Stockton:
- 2–1 ATS in 2025
- 1–4 ATS in last 5 Heart games
- 4 of last 5 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: William Penn -6.5 covered in a 37–16 win (Under cashed).
- 2023: Culver-Stockton +7.5 upset William Penn 42–31 (Over cashed).
- 2022: William Penn -3.5 covered in a 28–17 win (Under cashed).
Game Odds
William Penn Statesmen – 7.5
Culver-Stockton Wildcats 54
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
