Venue & Game Details
Location: Bison Stadium – Bethany, West Virginia
Kickoff: 9:00 a.m. ET
Broadcast: Bethany Bison Sports Network (video), Sewanee Tigers Radio (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~5,000
Weather Forecast (Bethany, WV – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild
Temperature: ~62°F (17°C) at kickoff, warming into the upper 60s by the second half
Wind: NW at 5–8 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Ideal early‑season football weather; light wind unlikely to affect passing or kicking
Injury Report
Sewanee
No major preseason injuries reported.
QB Eliot James expected to start after splitting time in 2024.
RB Jaden McGhee (team’s leading rusher last season) healthy.
WR Caleb Brown returns after missing final two games in 2024.
Bethany
No significant absences reported.
QB Troy Bordelon back under center after leading the Bison to their lone 2024 win.
WR Derrick Jackson (team leader in receptions) and RB Malik Jefferson both available.
OL returns three starters.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Sewanee: 2‑8 overall, 1‑5 SAA; averaged 14.6 PPG, allowed 33.9 PPG.
Bethany: 1‑9 overall, 1‑8 PAC; averaged 17.0 PPG, allowed 36.8 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Sewanee
L @ Centre 35‑8
L vs. Hendrix 27‑15
L vs. Southwestern (TX) 35‑10
W vs. Rhodes 31‑7
L @ Berry 53‑10
Bethany
L vs. Thiel 30‑23
W @ Saint Vincent 21‑13
L vs. Geneva 34‑27
L @ Washington & Jefferson 48‑7
L @ Waynesburg 34‑14
Key Player Matchups
QB Eliot James (SEW) vs. Bethany Secondary
James’ ability to avoid turnovers will be critical against a defense that struggled but did produce timely interceptions in 2024.
RB Jaden McGhee (SEW) vs. Bethany Front Seven
McGhee’s inside running vs. a unit that allowed over 180 rush yds/game last year.
QB Troy Bordelon (BET) vs. Sewanee Pass Rush
Bordelon’s pocket presence will be tested by Sewanee’s edge defenders.
WR Derrick Jackson (BET) vs. CB1 Sewanee
Jackson’s speed and route running could create mismatches if given single coverage.
Special Teams
Field position could be pivotal; both teams had inconsistent punting units in 2024.
Series History
All-Time: First meeting between the programs.
Betting Trends
Sewanee: 3‑7 ATS in 2024; UNDER in 6 of last 9.
Bethany: 4‑6 ATS in 2024; OVER in 5 of last 8.
Both teams: Struggled offensively in 2024 but have returning QBs and skill players, suggesting potential for improved scoring.
Game Odds
Sewanee Tigers 47.5
Bethany (WV) Bison – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
