Venue & Game Information
Location: Parnell Family Stadium, Columbia, KY
Kickoff: 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: Lindsey Athletics Live Stream / NAIA Stats Portal
Tournament Context: NAIA FCS Second Round – Quarterfinal berth at stake
Weather Forecast
Temperature: ~45°F at kickoff
Conditions: Cloudy, 10 mph winds,
Impact: Neutral conditions; passing and rushing games should both be viable
Injury Report
Indiana Wesleyan: No major injuries reported; QB Arjun Lothe and WR Isaac Smith fully fit
Lindsey Wilson: No significant injuries; RB Davontaye Saunders and QB Tate Rice expected to start
Team Recent Form
Indiana Wesleyan:
Riding a 6-game win streak
Offense averages 350+ passing YPG (2nd NAIA)
Defense excels at creating turnovers (10 INTs in last 5 games)
Lindsey Wilson:
Closed season with 3 straight wins
Offense averages 223 rushing YPG (7th NAIA)
Defense allows just 16.5 PPG
Key Player Matchups
IWU QB Arjun Lothe (MSFA MVP): 3,704 yards, 38 TDs, 7 INTs – faces LWC secondary led by Caleb Bridges (12 PBUs)
IWU WR Isaac Smith: 83 catches, 1,196 yards, 14 TDs – vs. LWC CB Lee Livingston (3 INTs)
LWC RB Davontaye Saunders (MSC Co-Offensive Player of Year): 1,464 yards, 17 TDs – vs. IWU LB Brock Thomason (86 tackles, 8 TFL)
LWC QB Tate Rice (MSC Freshman of Year): 1,959 yards, 24 TDs – vs. IWU DB Vincie Solano (6 INTs)
Series History
First-ever meeting between Indiana Wesleyan and Lindsey Wilson
Betting Trends
IWU: 6-game win streak, 4-1 ATS last 5
LWC: 3-game win streak, 6-0 at home in 2025
IWU: 4 straight NAIA quarterfinal appearances
Historical Betting Results
IWU: Strong ATS record in postseason (7-3 last 10 playoff games)
LWC: Covered in 5 of last 6 home playoff games
Final Score Projection: Lindsey Wilson 31 – Indiana Wesleyan 27
Bottom Line: This clash of conference champions pits Indiana Wesleyan’s aerial firepower against Lindsey Wilson’s ground dominance. With both teams healthy and in form, expect a playoff classic decided in the final quarter.
GAME ODDS
Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats 52.5
Lindsey Wilson (KY) Blue Raiders – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
