The 70th Annual NAIA Football National Championship pits two undefeated juggernauts in a rematch of last year’s title clash, as the No. 2 Keiser Seahawks (12-0) face the No. 1 Grand View Vikings (13-0) for the Red Banner. Keiser, seeking revenge after a 35-7 drubbing in the 2024 finale, enters on a 24-game win streak fueled by explosive offense and a rally-happy defense. Grand View, the two-time defending champions (2023-24), boasts a 27-game streak and the NAIA’s stingiest defense, allowing just 13.2 points per game. This neutral-site showdown in the heart of Texas promises a tactical battle: Keiser’s big-play passing vs. Grand View’s ground-and-pound rushing, with weather potentially adding intrigue. The winner cements a dynasty; the loser ponders “what if” in a season of perfection.
Venue
Location: Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium, Fort Worth, TX (8,000-seat synthetic turf venue known for hosting high school and NAIA events, with ample parking and a lively tailgate scene)
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. CT / 11:00 a.m. PT)
Broadcast: ESPN+ (live stream); NAIA Network; Urban Edge Network (pregame show at 11:30 a.m. ET); radio on SiriusXM NAIA channel
Fort Worth’s stadium, home to Crowley ISD high school football, steps up for its second straight NAIA title game, offering a neutral but pro-NAIA vibe with Texas hospitality—think brisket stands and cowboy hats in the stands.
Weather Forecast
Expect mild winter conditions in Fort Worth, with temperatures in the mid-50s°F at kickoff, rising to 58°F by halftime. Partly cloudy skies with light winds from the south at 5-8 mph, and a 20% chance of scattered showers in the afternoon (per AccuWeather, as of Dec. 15). No snow or extreme elements—ideal for passing games, though humidity around 65% could slick the ball late. Dress in layers; sunset at 5:30 p.m. ET means floodlights by Q4.
Team Records
Both squads enter flawless, but Grand View’s extra game (bye in quarters due to opponent withdrawal) gives them a slight edge in reps. Keiser leads the NAIA in scoring (42.3 PPG); Grand View tops in defense (13.2 PAPG allowed).
| Team | Overall Record | Conference Record | Streak | PF/PA (YPG) | Home/Away/Neutral |
| Keiser Seahawks | 12-0 | 7-0 (Sun Conf.) | W24 | 42.3/18.5 (478/312) | 7-0 / 4-0 / 1-0 |
| Grand View Vikings | 13-0 | 7-0 (Heart of America) | W27 | 43.0/13.2 (423/271) | 7-0 / 5-0 / 1-0 |
Keiser ranks No. 1 in total offense (478 YPG); Grand View No. 1 in total defense (271 YPG allowed). Sun Conference (Keiser’s) went 2-1 vs. Heart of America teams this postseason.
Recent Team Forms
Keiser has been a comeback machine, outscoring playoff foes 80-43 in three games, with QB Shea Spencer engineering three second-half rallies. Their last five: WWWWW, averaging 41.2 PPG on 52% passing efficiency and 220 rush YPG. Semifinal heroics: Trailed College of Idaho 21-9 at half before a 27-6 shutdown (36-27 W). Weakness? Turnover margin (+8 season, but -1 in semis).
Grand View’s defense has suffocated opponents, holding playoff teams to 12.3 PPG while their run game grinds (217 rush YPG). Last five: WWWWW, outrushing foes 1,089-312 with just two picks thrown. Semifinal thriller: Edged Benedictine 17-10 in snow, forcing three turnovers and a goal-line stand. Strength: Red-zone efficiency (95% TD rate); Achilles? Passing vulnerability (185 YPG allowed in playoffs).
Head-to-head sims (via Massey Ratings) project Grand View 55% win probability, low-scoring (O/U 47.5).
Injury Report
Both teams report clean bills of health heading into Fort Worth, with no major absences from the semifinals (per team sites and NAIA updates as of Dec. 15). Keiser’s coach Myles Russ returned from a nerve condition in the semis, boosting morale—no player impacts. Grand View’s snowy semi saw minor bumps but full participation in Tuesday’s walk-through.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Reason/Notes |
| Keiser | Shea Spencer | QB | Available | Full go; 5 TD in semis |
| Keiser | Jaden Miller | RB | Available | 109 rush yds in semis; no issues |
| Grand View | John Argo | DB | Available | Game-sealing PBU in semis |
| Grand View | Ethan Alvarado | QB | Available | Efficient 180 pass yds vs. Benedictine |
Minor notes: Keiser’s WR Elisa Edwards (153 rec yds in semis) taped for a tweaked ankle but practiced fully. Grand View’s RB corps rotates without stars out.
Key Player Matchups
This title hinges on the trenches: Keiser’s aerial attack vs. Grand View’s secondary, and run defenses clashing. Top battles:
Shea Spencer (Keiser QB, 2,850 pass yds, 28 TD, 10 rush TD) vs. John Argo (Grand View CB, 5 INT, 45 tackles): Spencer’s dual-threat (353 pass yds in semis) tests Argo’s ball-hawking (PBU sealed semis). Argo held foes to 42% completion; Spencer exploits zones (68% vs. man). Edge: Keiser if mobile.
Jaden Miller (Keiser RB, 1,250 rush yds, 14 TD) vs. Grand View Front Seven (No. 1 rush D, 73 YPG allowed): Miller’s burst (109 yds in semis) meets Vikings’ swarm (forced 2 fumbles in semis). Grand View stops 85% of runs at/ behind LOS. Edge: Grand View (depth).
Mauricio Porcha (Keiser WR, 950 rec yds, 12 TD) vs. Grand View Secondary (Top-3 pass D, 147 YPG): Porcha’s deep threats (102 yds in semis) vs. Vikings’ coverage (3 INT in playoffs). Edge: Grand View (physicality).
Ethan Alvarado (Grand View QB, 2,100 pass yds, 22 TD) vs. Malik Razz (Keiser LB, 85 tackles, 3 INT): Alvarado’s efficiency (204 YPG) meets Razz’s disruption (9 tackles, INT in semis). Edge: Keiser (blitz packages).
Grand View O-Line vs. Keiser D-Line (No. 5 sack rate): Vikings’ run blocks (95% success) vs. Seahawks’ pressure (28 sacks). Edge: Even.
Bench favors Grand View (deeper rotations); Keiser’s stars carry.
Conference vs. Conference
Sun Conference (Keiser’s) vs. Heart of America (Grand View’s): Sun teams went 3-2 vs. Heart in 2025 regular season, but Heart defenses held Sun offenses to 24.5 PPG (below avg.). Playoffs: Sun 4-1, Heart 5-0. Historical: Heart leads 12-8 in crossovers since 2015, but Sun won last title meeting (2023 semis).
Series History
2nd meeting overall; Grand View leads 1-0. Last year (2024 Championship, Durham, NC): Grand View 35-7—Vikings dominated with 280 rush yds, holding Keiser to 189 total. Prior (2022 Semis, Des Moines): Keiser 38-21, forcing 4 turnovers. Keiser 1-0 at home/neutral vs. Grand View; trends: Unders hit both (42, 59 total pts). No bad blood, but Keiser’s DC: “Payback time.”
Betting Trends
Championship underdogs 6-4 ATS last 10; No. 1 seeds 7-3 straight up. NAIA Finals: Overs 4-6 last 10 (avg. 48 pts); home/neutral favorites cover 55%. Historical: 2024 Final (Grand View -6.5) cashed; 2023 (Keiser -3) pushed.
Historical Betting Results
NAIA Championships (last 10, 2016-25): Favorites 7-3 SU, 6-4 ATS; totals 5-5 O/U (avg. line 48.2, actual 47.8). Big underdogs (+4+) 2-8 SU but 4-6 ATS. Rematches: 3-1 to favorites. Low-scorers: Defense-first teams (like Grand View) 8-2 SU in playoffs.
GAME ODDS
Keiser (FL) Seahawks 47.5
Grand View Vikings – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, December 19, 2025
