NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Judson (IL) Eagles (0-4) vs. Siena Heights Saints (1-2)

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Venue & Logistics

  • Stadium: O’Laughlin Stadium, Siena Heights University, Adrian, Michigan.
  • Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM EDT.
  • Capacity: ~5,500.
  • Event: Siena Heights Homecoming Game.

Weather Forecast (Adrian, MI)

  • Conditions: Mostly sunny with mild fall temperatures.
  • Temperature at kickoff: ~20°C (68°F).
  • Winds: 10–14 km/h from the west.
  • Chance of rain: 10%.
  • Impact: Excellent football weather — no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

  • Judson Eagles (0–4):
    • QB1 healthy but has struggled with turnovers (6 INTs in 4 games).
    • RB rotation thin; starter questionable with a hamstring strain.
    • Secondary missing one starting cornerback (out for season).
  • Siena Heights Saints (1–2):
  • QB1 healthy, averaging 229 passing yards per game.
  • RB committee intact, though starter nursing a minor ankle issue.
  • Defense missing one linebacker (probable return).

Key Player Matchups

  • Judson QB vs. Siena Heights Secondary:
    Judson’s QB has struggled with turnovers, while Siena Heights has allowed just 160 passing yards per game.
  • Siena Heights Passing Attack vs. Judson Defense:
    Siena Heights averages 229 passing yards per game, while Judson has given up multiple big plays through the air.
  • Judson Run Game vs. Siena Heights Front Seven:
    Judson must establish the run to avoid obvious passing downs. Siena Heights allows 201 rushing yards per game, which could be Judson’s best chance to stay competitive.

Recent Team Form

  • Judson Eagles (0–4):
    • Losses: to Saint Xavier, Olivet Nazarene, Roosevelt, and Saint Francis (IL).
    • Offense averaging just 14 PPG.
    • Defense allowing 38 PPG.
    • Trend: Winless, struggling on both sides of the ball.
  • Siena Heights Saints (1–2):
  • Losses: at Saint Francis (IN) 21–20, at Olivet Nazarene.
  • Win: vs. Saint Francis (IL) 24–21.
  • Offense averaging 22 PPG, defense allowing 21 PPG.
  • Trend: Competitive in all games, defense keeping them in contests.

Conference Context

  • Conference: Both teams are members of the MSFA (Mid-States Football Association), but in different divisions (Mideast vs. Midwest).
  • Implications:
  • Siena Heights (1–2) is looking to climb back to .500 and stay in playoff contention.
  • Judson (0–4) is still searching for its first win of the season.

Series History

  • All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Siena Heights leads the series.
  • Most Recent Meeting: 2024 — Siena Heights defeated Judson.
  • Trend: Siena Heights has won all prior meetings since Judson’s football program began (2021).

Betting Trends

  • Siena Heights Saints:
    • 3–1 ATS in last 4 home games.
    • 4 of last 6 games have gone under due to strong defense.
  • Judson Eagles:
  • 1–7 ATS in last 8 games.
  • 5 of last 7 games have gone over due to defensive struggles.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2024: Siena Heights –14, won 28–10 → Cover, Under.
  • 2023: Siena Heights –17, won 35–14 → Cover, Over.
  • 2022: Siena Heights –20, won 31–7 → Cover, Under.

Game Odds

Judson (IL) Eagles                            49.5

Siena Heights Saints                       – 17

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025