Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CDT (1:00 PM EDT)
- Venue: Ward Field, Bourbonnais, Illinois
- Capacity: ~2,500
- Conference: Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) South Division
Weather Forecast (Bourbonnais, IL)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~23°C (74°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
- Siena Heights Saints:
- QB group healthy; starter expected to play after a narrow Week 1 loss to Saint Francis (IN) and a Week 2 win over St. Francis (IL).
- RB rotation intact, no major reported injuries.
- Secondary missing one rotational player (undisclosed).
- Olivet Nazarene Tigers:
- QB group healthy; starter threw for 300+ yards in the OT win at Taylor (IN).
- WR corps intact, including top target averaging 90+ yards per game.
- Defensive line 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
- Siena Heights QB vs. ONU Secondary
- Siena Heights averages ~229 passing yards per game.
- ONU’s secondary has been vulnerable to big plays, giving up 42 points in their opener at Taylor.
- ONU QB vs. Siena Heights Defensive Front
- ONU QB led a 48–42 OT win at Taylor, showing poise under pressure.
- Siena Heights’ defense has allowed just 21 points per game, including a strong showing vs. St. Francis (IL).
- Special Teams Edge
- Siena Heights kicker has been reliable from mid-range.
- ONU’s return game has consistently provided strong field position.
Recent Team Form
- Siena Heights Saints (1–1)
- L 20–21 @ Saint Francis (IN) (Sept 6)
- W 24–21 vs. St. Francis (IL) (Sept 13)
- Strengths: Balanced offense (320 yds/game), disciplined defense (260 yds allowed/game).
- Weaknesses: Rush defense (201 yds allowed/game).
- Olivet Nazarene Tigers (1–0)
- W 48–42 (OT) @ Taylor (Aug 28)
- Strengths: Explosive passing game, clutch QB play.
- Weaknesses: Defense allowed 500+ yards in opener.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are MSFA rivals.
- This is the conference opener for both programs.
- Siena Heights is looking to build momentum after splitting its first two games.
- ONU is aiming to stay unbeaten and defend home turf.
Series History
- All-time series: Siena Heights leads recent matchups.
- Last 5 meetings: Siena Heights has won 4 of 5.
- 2024 season: Siena Heights defeated ONU 31–17 in Adrian, MI.
- Trend: Siena Heights has historically controlled the rivalry with defense-first football.
Betting Trends
- Siena Heights:
- 1–1 ATS in 2025
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. Olivet Nazarene
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Under
- Olivet Nazarene:
- 1–0 ATS in 2025
- 2–4 ATS in last 6 MSFA games
- 4 of last 5 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Siena Heights -7.5 covered in a 31–17 win (Under cashed).
- 2023: Siena Heights -6.5 covered in a 27–14 win (Under cashed).
- 2022: ONU +3.5 upset Siena Heights 28–27 (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Siena Heights Saints – 3.5
Olivet Nazarene Tigers 53
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
