NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Siena Heights Saints (5-3) vs. Taylor (IN) Trojans (5-4)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Turner Stadium, Upland, IN

Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, crisp fall afternoon

Temperature: ~49°F at kickoff

Wind: 8–12 mph from the northwest

Impact: Wind could limit deep passing; expect heavier reliance on the run game and short-yardage plays.

Injury Report

Siena Heights Saints: QB1 healthy, WR2 questionable (ankle). RB rotation intact. Defensive line missing one starter (shoulder).

Taylor Trojans: QB1 healthy, RB1 probable (hamstring). OL depth thin with one starter out. Secondary fully healthy.

Key Player Matchups

Siena Heights QB vs. Taylor Secondary: Siena Heights averages ~220 passing yards per game, with multiple explosive vertical threats. Taylor’s secondary has been inconsistent, allowing multiple 30+ point games.

Taylor RB vs. Siena Heights Front Seven: Taylor averages ~150 rushing yards per game, but Siena Heights’ defense has been stout, holding opponents under 20 points in several wins.

Special Teams: Siena Heights kicker reliable inside 40 yards; Taylor has shown inconsistency in coverage units.

Recent Team Form

Siena Heights:

Last 5: 3-2, including wins over Madonna (41–14), Lawrence Tech (28–21), and Concordia (MI) (35–28). Losses to Indiana Wesleyan (38–17) and Saint Francis (IN) (31–20).

Strength: Balanced offense, resilient defense.

Weakness: Vulnerable against nationally ranked opponents.

Taylor:

Last 5: 2-3, including wins over Madonna (27–24) and Lawrence Tech (31–14). Losses to Indiana Wesleyan (42–21), Saint Xavier (35–10), and Concordia (MI) (28–17).

Strength: Ground game and opportunistic defense.

Weakness: Inconsistent offensive production against top-tier opponents.

Series History

Recent Meetings:

2024: Siena Heights 28–14 win

2023: Taylor 24–21 win

Trend: Series split over last two years, both decided by one score.

Betting Trends:

Siena Heights is 3-2 ATS in last 5.

Taylor is 2-3 ATS in last 5.

Head-to-head: Each team has covered once in the last two meetings.

Historical Betting Results: Games have alternated winners, often decided by one score.

Projected Score: Siena Heights 27, Taylor 20

Game Odds

Siena Heights Saints       – 6.5

Taylor (IN) Trojans           48.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025