Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Joel H. Wiens Stadium, Hillsboro, Kansas (home of Tabor College)
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
- Broadcast: KCAC Network, Tabor Webcast, Friends Athletics Live Stream
Weather Forecast (Hillsboro, KS)
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with light clouds
- Temperature: 27°C (81°F) at kickoff, cooling to 23°C (74°F) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 10–12 km/h from the south
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruption expected
Injury Report
- Friends Falcons:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Tabor Bluejays:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- Friends RB K’Vonte Baker vs. Tabor Linebackers – Baker, the 2023 KCAC Player of the Year, already leads the NAIA in rushing touchdowns this season. Tabor must contain him to have a chance.
- Friends QB Michael Lopez vs. Tabor Secondary – Lopez has been efficient in the passing game, complementing the Falcons’ run-heavy attack.
- Tabor QB1 vs. Friends Pass Rush – Friends leads the NAIA in sacks through two games; Tabor’s offensive line must protect its quarterback.
- Special Teams: Friends kicker Truitt Bosher is nearly perfect on PATs; field position could be decisive in a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Friends Falcons (2-0, ranked #12 NAIA):
- W vs. Avila 62-7 (Sep. 6)
- W vs. Sterling 73-14 (Aug. 30)
- Second-highest scoring team in the NAIA (67.5 ppg), leading the nation in rushing (536.5 ypg).
- Tabor Bluejays (1-1):
- W at Sterling 34-9 (Aug. 30)
- L vs. Southwestern 28-21 (Sep. 6)
- Balanced attack; defense allowing 18.5 points per game.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Friends leads 14-6 since 2005
- Last 5 Meetings: Friends 3-2
- Most Recent: Friends 35, Tabor 21 (2024)
Betting Trends
- Friends is 6-1 ATS in last 7 KCAC games.
- Tabor is 2-6 ATS in last 8 overall.
- The Over has hit in 5 of the last 7 meetings.
- Friends is 4-1 straight up in last 5 vs. Tabor.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Friends -7.5, won 35-21 → Cover, Over
- 2023: Friends -6, won 31-24 → Cover, Over
- 2022: Tabor +3.5, lost 28-17 → No Cover, Under
Game Odds
Friends Falcons – 10.5
Tabor Bluejays 55
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
