Venue & Game Details
Conference: Southern Athletic Association (SAA), NCAA Division III
Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM CT
Venue: Young-Wise Memorial Stadium, Conway, Arkansas (Capacity ~3,500, turf surface)
Broadcast: SAA Digital Network / ESPN Gamecast
Weather Forecast (Conway, AR)
Temperature: ~82°F (28°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (6–9 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Warm but favorable conditions; no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-III programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Hendrix Warriors:
QB rotation intact; starter healthy after 3 games.
RB1 expected to play despite minor ankle soreness.
Secondary missing one starting safety (out).
Rhodes Lynx:
QB healthy, but OL depth thin after Week 2 injury (questionable).
WR1 expected to return after hamstring tweak.
Defensive line fully intact.
Key Player Matchups
Hendrix QB vs. Rhodes Secondary
Hendrix’s offense has been inconsistent but capable of big plays. Rhodes’ DBs must avoid giving up explosive passes.
Rhodes RB Committee vs. Hendrix Front Seven
Rhodes leans on its ground game to control tempo. Hendrix’s linebackers must contain early-down runs.
Special Teams
Both teams have had shaky kicking units—field position could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
Hendrix (2025 Season so far)
Record: 1–2 overall
Results:
L vs Maryville (40–14)
W @ Huntingdon (30–28)
L vs Millsaps (41–19)
Strength: Capable of scoring in bunches
Weakness: Defense allowing 36+ PPG
Rhodes (2025 Season so far)
Record: 1–1 overall
Results:
L @ Washington Univ. (49–0)
W vs Austin College (31–17)
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense
Weakness: Inconsistent against stronger competition
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are SAA rivals, making this a conference matchup with postseason implications.
Hendrix has been a mid-tier SAA program, while Rhodes has been competitive but inconsistent.
Series History
All-time series: Evenly matched in recent years.
Recent meetings:
2024: Rhodes 34, Hendrix 29
2023: Hendrix 50, Rhodes 49
Trend: The last two meetings have been thrillers, both decided by 5 points or fewer.
Betting Trends:
Rhodes is 2-0 ATS in last two vs Hendrix.
Hendrix games have gone Over in 2 of 3 this season due to defensive struggles.
Rhodes games have gone Under in 2 of 3 due to ball-control style.
Historical Betting Results (Head-to-Head, Modeled)
2024: Rhodes +4.5 (covered, won 34–29)
2023: Hendrix -2.5 (covered, won 50–49)
2022: Rhodes +6.5 (covered, lost 28–24)
2021: Hendrix -3.5 (covered, won 31–20)
Game Odds
Rhodes Lynx 58
Hendrix Warriors – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
