D2-CFB Game Preview: McKendree Bearcats (1-3) vs. Quincy Hawks (2-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: QU Stadium (capacity ~2,500)

Location: Quincy, Illinois

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET)

Broadcast: GLVC Sports Network / ESPN+ simulcast

Weather Forecast (Quincy, IL)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon

Temperature: ~72°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑60s by evening

Wind: 6–10 mph

Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking

Injury Report

McKendree Bearcats (1–3, 0–2 GLVC):

QB Andrew Bowers – Probable (ankle soreness)

RB Jayden Mitchell – Questionable (hamstring)

Quincy Hawks (2–2, 1–1 GLVC):

QB Tionne Harris – Probable (shoulder soreness)

WR Jalen Griffin – Probable (knee bruise)

Key Player Matchups

QB Andrew Bowers (McKendree) vs Quincy Secondary

Bowers has struggled with turnovers; Quincy’s secondary has forced multiple interceptions in recent weeks.

RB Jayden Mitchell (McKendree) vs LB Tyler Ross (Quincy)

Mitchell is McKendree’s top rusher; Ross leads Quincy in tackles.

QB Tionne Harris (Quincy) vs McKendree Pass Rush

Harris has been efficient, but McKendree’s defensive front has been disruptive despite losses.

WR Jalen Griffin (Quincy) vs CB Marcus Hall (McKendree)

Griffin is Quincy’s deep threat; Hall is McKendree’s best cover corner.


Recent Team Form

McKendree (1–3, 0–2 GLVC):

L 47–19 @ Indianapolis (9/21/25)

L 22–17 vs Hillsdale (9/6/25)

L 41–24 @ Indiana State (8/29/25)

W 28–21 @ Wayne State (MI) (9/27/25)

Offense: ~20.0 PPG Defense: ~34.0 PPG

Quincy (2–2, 1–1 GLVC):

L 31–14 @ Wayne State (MI) (9/27/25)

L 24–21 vs Lincoln (MO) (9/21/25)

W 23–21 @ Roosevelt (9/6/25)

W 38–7 vs Concordia–St. Paul (8/29/25)

Offense: ~24.0 PPG Defense: ~20.5 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Series tied in recent years

Recent:

2024: McKendree 34–10

2023: Quincy 41–34

Trend: The last two meetings have been split, with both teams winning at home.

ATS (Against the Spread):

McKendree: 1–3 ATS last 4

Quincy: 2–2 ATS last 4

Historical Betting Results:

McKendree covered in 2024’s 34–10 win

Quincy covered in 2023’s 41–34 win

Projected Score: Quincy 27 – McKendree 20

Game Odds

McKendree Bearcats      51

Quincy Hawks                   – 6.5

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

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