Venue & Logistics
Venue: Crusader Stadium, Belton, Texas
Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM CT (12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local streaming (DIII Game of the Week)
Weather Forecast (Belton, TX)
Conditions: Sunny, hot afternoon
Temperature: 88°F (31°C) at kickoff, rising to 92°F (33°C) by the second half
Winds: 8–12 mph from the south
Precipitation:
Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth, especially for Whitewater traveling from the Midwest
Injury Report
Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks:
QB1 (ankle) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
Mary Hardin–Baylor Crusaders:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
Warhawks QB1 vs. UMHB Secondary – Whitewater’s balanced offense leans on efficiency; UMHB’s banged-up secondary must hold up.
UMHB RB Committee vs. Whitewater Front Seven – Crusaders’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Warhawks must control the trenches.
WR1 (Whitewater) vs. UMHB Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; UMHB must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could swing momentum in a close contest.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: These programs have met multiple times in the NCAA DIII playoffs, often in semifinals or finals.
Most Recent: UMHB eliminated Whitewater in the 2021 semifinals; Whitewater returned the favor in 2019.
Trend: This is one of the premier rivalries in Division III football, with national title implications nearly every time they meet.
Betting Trends
Whitewater is 6-2 ATS in last 8 non-conference games.
UMHB is 8-1 straight up in last 9 home games.
The Under has hit in 5 of the last 7 UMHB–Whitewater meetings due to defensive dominance.
Whitewater is 3-2 SU in last 5 vs. UMHB.
Historical Betting Results
2021 Semifinal: UMHB -2.5, won 24-7 → Cover, Under
2019 Semifinal: Whitewater +3.5, won 26-10 → Cover, Under
2017 Quarterfinal: UMHB -4.5, won 17-14 → No Cover, Under
Game Odds
Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks 48.5
Mary Hardin–Baylor Crusaders – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
