Venue & Game Details
Location: Village of Lisle–Benedictine University Sports Complex – Lisle, Illinois
Kickoff: 11:00 a.m. CT
Broadcast: Benedictine Eagles Sports Network (video), Buena Vista Beavers Radio (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~3,000
Weather Forecast (Lisle, IL – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Temperature: ~79°F (26°C) at kickoff, climbing into the low 80s by the second half
Wind: SW at 5–8 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Excellent early‑season football weather; minimal wind effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
Buena Vista
No major preseason injuries reported.
QB Ethan McIntyre expected to start after splitting time in 2024.
RB Eman Alaniz (79 all‑purpose yds, 1 TD vs. Benedictine in 2024) healthy.
WR Tyler Smith (top returning receiver) available.
Defense returns LB Logan Mueller (team leader in tackles).
Benedictine
No significant absences reported.
QB Ryan Sample back after throwing 4 TD passes in last year’s meeting.
RB Jalen Griffin (90+ rush yds vs. BVU in 2024) healthy.
WR Darius Nolen (2 TD catches last year) available.
Defense anchored by LB Evan Green.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Buena Vista: 3‑7 overall, 2‑6 American Rivers Conference; averaged 20.4 PPG, allowed 38.9 PPG.
Benedictine: 6‑4 overall, 4‑3 NACC; averaged 28.6 PPG, allowed 19.7 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Buena Vista
L vs. Dubuque 56‑21
W @ Luther 40‑13
L vs. Coe 35‑13
L @ Simpson 24‑16
L vs. Wartburg 70‑21
Benedictine
W @ Concordia (WI) 49‑14
L @ Aurora 56‑20
W @ Eureka 42‑0
L vs. Wisconsin Lutheran 10‑7
L vs. St. Norbert 14‑0
Key Player Matchups
RB Eman Alaniz (BVU) vs. Benedictine Front Seven
Alaniz scored BVU’s only TD last year; must find running lanes against a stout Eagles defense.
QB Ethan McIntyre (BVU) vs. Benedictine Secondary
McIntyre’s decision‑making vs. a defense that forced multiple turnovers in 2024 meeting.
QB Ryan Sample (BEN) vs. BVU Pass Defense
Sample’s 4‑TD day last year exposed BVU’s coverage; Beavers must generate pressure.
WR Darius Nolen (BEN) vs. BVU CB2
Nolen’s size and red‑zone production could be decisive again.
Special Teams
Field position battle looms; Benedictine’s coverage units were excellent in 2024.
Series History
All-Time: Benedictine leads 1‑0
Only Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 — Benedictine 34, Buena Vista 7 in Storm Lake, IA
BVU led 7‑0 after first drive; Benedictine scored 34 unanswered.
Eagles outgained Beavers 460‑188; BVU had just 13 total yds in the second half.
Betting Trends
Buena Vista: 2‑8 ATS in last 10; OVER in 6 of last 8.
Benedictine: 6‑4 ATS in 2024; UNDER in 6 of last 9.
Head-to-Head: Benedictine covered easily in 2024; total stayed UNDER (41 points vs. 51.5 line).
Game Odds
Buena Vista Beavers 51
Benedictine (IL) Eagles – 12.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
