Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET)
Venue: Leemon Field, Lebanon, Illinois (Capacity ~4,000, turf surface)
Broadcast: GLVC Sports Network / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Lebanon, IL)
Temperature: ~75°F (24°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-II programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
William Jewell Cardinals:
QB healthy, averaging 200+ YPG passing.
RB1 probable (ankle).
Secondary missing one starter (questionable).
McKendree Bearcats:
QB rotation intact; starter healthy after tough outing vs UIndy.
WR1 probable (hamstring).
DL depth thin after Week 2 injury.
Key Player Matchups
William Jewell QB vs. McKendree Secondary
Jewell has averaged 33.7 points per game this season. McKendree’s defense has allowed 30+ in two of three games, so containing the Cardinals’ passing attack is critical.
McKendree QB vs. Jewell Pass Rush
The Bearcats have struggled offensively (20.0 PPG). Jewell’s front seven will look to pressure and force mistakes.
Turnover Battle
Jewell has been opportunistic in wins, while McKendree has been turnover-prone in losses.
Recent Team Form
William Jewell (2–1, 0–1 GLVC):
W vs Fort Lewis (34–14)
W vs Kentucky Wesleyan (48–21)
L vs Southwest Baptist (29–19)
Strength: Balanced offense, averaging 33.7 PPG.
Weakness: Defense allows 21.3 PPG, vulnerable late in games.
McKendree (0–3, 0–1 GLVC):
L @ Indiana State (41–24)
L vs Hillsdale (22–17)
L @ UIndy (47–19)
Strength: Capable of moving the ball in spurts.
Weakness: Winless, defense allowing 30+ PPG, struggling to finish drives.
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are GLVC rivals.
William Jewell: Looking to build on a 2–1 start and prove they can contend in the GLVC.
McKendree: Still searching for their first win of 2025, desperate to avoid an 0–4 start.
Series History
All-time series: McKendree leads 11–1.
Recent meetings:
2024: William Jewell 45, McKendree 14
2023: McKendree 35, William Jewell 14
Trend: The last two meetings have been split, but McKendree has historically dominated.
Projected Line: William Jewell -6.5 O/U 55.0
Betting Trends:
William Jewell is 2–1 ATS this season (modeled).
McKendree is 0–3 ATS this season.
Jewell games have gone Over in 2 of 3.
McKendree games have gone Over in 2 of 3.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: William Jewell +3.5 (covered, won 45–14)
2023: McKendree -6.5 (covered, won 35–14)
2022: McKendree -7.5 (covered, won 28–17)
2021: McKendree -4.5 (covered, won 31–20)
Game Odds
William Jewell Cardinals – 6.5
McKendree Bearcats 54
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
