D2-CFB Game Preview: William Jewell Cardinals (2-2) vs. Indianapolis Greyhounds (3-1)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Key Stadium (Kiesel Field, capacity ~6,500)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM ET

Broadcast: GLVC Sports Network / ESPN+ simulcast; Radio: 88.7 FM

Special Note: Part of UIndy’s Fan Appreciation Weekend, with ticket holders gaining access to multiple Greyhound athletic events.

Weather Forecast (Indianapolis, IN)

Conditions: Clear skies, mild fall evening

Temperature: ~69°F at kickoff, dropping into the low 60s by the fourth quarter

Wind: 5–9 mph

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

Injury Report

William Jewell Cardinals (2–2, 0–2 GLVC):

QB Jack Allison – Probable (ankle soreness)

RB Marcus Jones – Questionable (hamstring)

Indianapolis Greyhounds (3–1, 1–0 GLVC, ranked #19 DII):

QB Jon Lewis – Probable (shoulder soreness)

RB Michael Brown – Probable (knee bruise)

K Ian Burr – Probable (groin tightness)

Key Player Matchups

QB Jack Allison (Jewell) vs UIndy Secondary

Allison has shown flashes but faces a Greyhound defense that has allowed under 20 PPG this season.

RB Marcus Jones (Jewell) vs LB Khris Walton (UIndy)

Jones is Jewell’s top rusher; Walton is UIndy’s defensive leader.

QB Jon Lewis (UIndy) vs Jewell Pass Rush

Lewis threw the game‑winning TD in last year’s OT thriller; Jewell must pressure him to avoid another late collapse.

K Ian Burr (UIndy) vs Jewell Special Teams

Burr hit the 32‑yard game‑tying FG in 2024 with 50 seconds left, forcing OT.

Recent Team Form

William Jewell (2–2, 0–2 GLVC):

W 34–14 @ Lewis (8/30/25)

L 34–0 vs Truman (11/9/24)

L 24–20 @ Quincy (11/2/24)

W 28–27 @ Southwest Baptist (10/26/24)

Offense: ~21.5 PPG Defense: ~27.0 PPG

Indianapolis (3–1, 1–0 GLVC):

W 45–21 @ Marian (8/28/25)

L 38–35 @ Findlay (9/6/25)

W 33–26 vs Ashland (9/13/25)

W 47–19 vs McKendree (9/20/25)

Offense: ~36.2 PPG Defense: ~23.5 PPG

Series History

All‑time: UIndy leads 11–1

Recent:

2024: UIndy 23–20 (OT) — first OT win since 2014

UIndy has won 9 straight, with an average margin of victory of 31.1 points across the series.

ATS (Against the Spread):

UIndy: 3–1 ATS last 4

Jewell: 1–3 ATS last 4

Historical Betting Results:

UIndy covered in 3 of last 4 vs Jewell

Jewell has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 GLVC games

Projected Score: UIndy 41 – William Jewell 13

Game Odds

William Jewell Cardinals              54

Indianapolis Greyhounds             – 24

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

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