Venue & Game Info
Location: Callaway Stadium, LaGrange, Georgia
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Capacity: ~5,000 (outdoor stadium)
Weather Forecast: Mild, ~61°F, partly cloudy, winds SE 6–8 mph, low chance of rain
Broadcast: NCAA.com / ESPN+
Injury Report
Berry Vikings: QB Jack Underwood (shoulder soreness) probable; RB Brandon Cade (ankle) questionable.
LaGrange Panthers: WR Chris Steele (hamstring) probable; LB Marcus Hill (knee) out for season.
Key Player Matchups
Quarterbacks:
Berry: Jack Underwood – 2,785 yards, 26 TD, 7 INT
LaGrange: Caleb Matthews – 2,345 yards, 22 TD, 8 INT
Running Backs:
Berry: Brandon Cade – 1,045 yards, 12 TD (questionable)
LaGrange: Jordan Thomas – 987 yards, 9 TD
Receivers:
Berry: Alex Garner – 865 yards, 8 TD
LaGrange: Chris Steele – 1,102 yards, 10 TD (probable)
Defensive Leaders:
Berry: LB Mason Pierce – 102 tackles, 7 sacks
LaGrange: DL Marcus Hill – 88 tackles, 9 sacks (injured)
Recent Team Form
Berry:
W vs Birmingham-Southern (28-24)
W vs Rhodes (35-21)
L vs Trinity (TX) (31-20)
W vs Sewanee (42-14)
W vs Millsaps (38-17)
LaGrange:
W vs Huntingdon (27-24)
W vs Methodist (35-14)
L vs Maryville (TN) (31-28)
W vs Averett (41-10)
W vs Greensboro (38-17)
Series History
First-ever postseason meeting between Berry and LaGrange.
Programs have not met in regular season play, making this a fresh matchup.
Betting Trends
Berry has covered in 4 of last 5 games.
LaGrange is 3-2 ATS in last 5, but struggled against nationally ranked opponents.
Berry games trend under due to strong defense; LaGrange games trend over due to offensive shootouts.
Historical Betting Results
Berry covered vs Birmingham-Southern (-3.5), winning 28–24.
LaGrange failed to cover vs Maryville (+2.5), losing 31–28.
Berry 6–2 ATS in playoff games since 2020.
LaGrange 5–3 ATS in playoff games since 2019.
Projected Score: Berry 30 – LaGrange 24
Reasoning: Berry’s balanced offense and SAA-tested defense should control the game. LaGrange’s upset potential hinges on Matthews’ passing efficiency and Steele’s big-play ability, but Berry’s depth and postseason pedigree make them slight favorites.
Final Take: Expect a competitive playoff clash. Berry’s SAA pedigree meets LaGrange’s USA South championship grit, with the Vikings favored to advance in Georgia.
Game Odds
Berry Vikings – 4.5
Lagrange Panthers 50.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
