Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Walter Butler Stadium, McKenzie, Tennessee (home of Bethel Wildcats)
- Kickoff Time: 1:30 PM CDT (2:30 PM EDT)
- Broadcast: Bethel Athletics Live Stream, Mid-South Conference Network
Weather Forecast (McKenzie, TN)
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Temperature: 29°C (84°F) at kickoff, cooling to 25°C (77°F) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 10–12 km/h from the south
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Warm, humid conditions could test depth and conditioning, especially for defenses
Injury Report
- Webber International Warriors:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Bethel Wildcats:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB Battle: Webber’s dual-threat QB vs. Bethel’s veteran passer – both must protect the ball in a game where turnovers could swing momentum.
- RB Committee (Webber) vs. Bethel Front Seven – Warriors must establish the run to keep Bethel’s offense off the field.
- WR1 (Bethel) vs. Webber Secondary – With DB1 out, Bethel’s top receiver could have a big day.
- Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could be decisive in a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Webber International Warriors (2-1):
- W vs. Stetson (FCS) 31-21 (Aug. 30)
- L vs. Campbellsville (Ky.) 38-14 (Sep. 6)
- W vs. Fort Lauderdale 28-0 (Sep. 13)
- Balanced attack; defense allowing 19.7 points per game.
- Bethel Wildcats (0-1):
- L at Mary Hardin-Baylor (NCAA DIII power) 30-23 (Sep. 6)
- Bye week before hosting Webber
- Competitive in opener; offense showed explosiveness despite loss.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: First official meeting between Webber International and Bethel
- Context: Cross-conference matchup between Sun Conference and Mid-South programs
Betting Trends
- Webber is 4-2 ATS in last 6 non-conference games.
- Bethel is 7-1 ATS in last 8 home games.
- The Over has hit in 5 of Bethel’s last 7 contests.
- Webber is 2-6 straight up in last 8 road games vs. Mid-South opponents.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024 (Webber): Lost 41-14 vs. Keiser → No Cover, Over
- 2024 (Bethel): Lost 35-28 vs. Lindsey Wilson → Cover, Over
- 2023 (Bethel): Won 31-24 vs. Campbellsville → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Webber International Warriors 53
Bethel Wildcats – 14
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
