Venue & Game Details
Location: Brevard Memorial Stadium – Brevard, North Carolina
Kickoff: 10:00 a.m. ET
Broadcast: YouTube (Brevard College Athletics channel), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~3,000
Weather Forecast (Brevard, NC – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Temperature: ~76°F (24°C) at kickoff, climbing into the low 80s by the second half
Wind: SSW at 5–8 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Ideal early‑season football weather; minimal wind effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
Kentucky Christian
No major preseason injuries reported.
QB Calvin Kafando expected to start after throwing 2 TDs in last year’s meeting.
WR Davari Morris (2 TD catches vs. Brevard in 2024) healthy.
OL returns three starters.
Brevard
No significant absences reported.
QB Ethan Beamish back after 2 TD passes in 2024 matchup.
RB Cha. Lee‑Parker (2 rushing TDs last year) available.
WR Zackary Orr (66‑yd TD catch in 2024) healthy.
Defense anchored by LB Dre Burton (INT return TD in 2024).
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Kentucky Christian: 2‑9 overall; averaged 17.5 PPG, allowed 41.2 PPG.
Brevard: 6‑4 overall; averaged 28.3 PPG, allowed 21.7 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Kentucky Christian
L vs. Brevard 41‑25
L @ Thomas More 50‑0
L @ Morehead State 48‑7
L @ Morehead State (2022) 49‑14
L @ Morehead State (2019) 73‑34
Brevard
W @ Kentucky Christian 41‑25
L @ North Carolina Wesleyan 30‑24
W vs. Methodist 44‑21
W @ Huntingdon 25‑21
L vs. LaGrange 26‑21
Key Player Matchups
QB Calvin Kafando (KCU) vs. Brevard Secondary
Kafando threw for 114 yds and 2 TDs last year but also 1 INT; must avoid turnovers against a defense that scored on a pick‑six in 2024.
WR Davari Morris (KCU) vs. CB1 Brevard
Morris’ red‑zone production vs. physical coverage.
RB Cha. Lee‑Parker (BRE) vs. KCU Front Seven
Lee‑Parker’s 132 rush yds and 2 TDs in 2024 were key to Brevard’s control of the game.
WR Zackary Orr (BRE) vs. KCU Safeties
Deep‑threat speed that produced a 66‑yd TD last year.
Special Teams
Brevard K Hugo Taylor hit FGs from 20 and 41 yds in 2024; KCU’s coverage units must limit return yardage.
Series History
All-Time: Brevard leads 1‑0
Only Meeting: Nov. 16, 2024 — Brevard 41, Kentucky Christian 25 in Grayson, KY
Brevard scored 34 unanswered points between the 2nd and 4th quarters.
Total yards: Brevard 341, KCU 406; Turnovers: KCU 3, Brevard 0.
Betting Trends
Kentucky Christian: Lost 7 of last 8; 3‑5 ATS in 2024; OVER in 5 of last 7.
Brevard: Won 3 of last 4 road games in 2024; 6‑4 ATS; OVER in 4 of last 6.
Head-to-Head: OVER hit in 2024 meeting (66 total points).
Game Odds
Kentucky Christian Knights 54
Brevard Tornados – 13.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
