Venue, Date & Time
Conference: Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) – Cross-Division Game
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 6:00 PM CDT
Venue: Oak Bowl, Peru, Nebraska
Special Event: Swenson Award Presentation at halftime
Weather Forecast (Peru, NE – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies in the evening
Temperature at Kickoff: ~77°F (25°C)
Wind: Light breeze from the south at 4–6 mph
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact on Play: Ideal early-season football weather; no significant wind or rain expected to affect passing or kicking.
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Baker Wildcats
No major injuries reported entering Week 1; full starting lineup expected.
Returning key offensive leaders from 2024, including All-HAAC QB and WR corps.
Peru State Bobcats
No confirmed absences after Week 1 loss to Oklahoma Panhandle State (9–10).
OL depth being monitored after minor knocks in opener.
Recent Team Form
Baker Wildcats
2024 Record: 9–3 overall, HAAC South Champions, NAIA FCS Second Round.
Last 5 Games (2024): W vs. Missouri Valley, W vs. Louisiana Christian, L @ Georgetown (KY), W vs. Central Methodist, W vs. Missouri Baptist.
Known for balanced offense and opportunistic defense.
Peru State Bobcats
2024 Record: 4–7 overall, 2–3 HAAC North.
Last 5 Games (2024): L @ Baker 17–36, W vs. Culver-Stockton, L vs. Benedictine, L @ Grand View, W vs. Clarke.
Opened 2025 with a 9–10 home loss to Oklahoma Panhandle State.
Series History
All-Time: Baker leads 13–3 since 2011.
Last Meeting: Sept. 2, 2023 – Baker 36, Peru State 17 (Baldwin City, KS).
Peru State’s Last Win: Sept. 17, 2022 – PSC 19, Baker 14 (Peru, NE).
Largest Baker Win: 55–12 (2011).
Average Margin in Baker Wins: +22.3 PPG.
Betting Trends
Baker is 9-1 SU in last 10 meetings vs. Peru State.
Peru State is 1-4 ATS in last 5 games vs. Baker.
The Over has hit in 3 of the last 4 matchups.
Baker is 6-2 ATS in last 8 HAAC road games.
Peru State is 2-5 SU in last 7 home games vs. ranked opponents.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Historical scoring averages in series (~50 total points/game).
Baker’s offensive efficiency vs. Peru State’s defensive metrics from 2024–25.
Peru State’s home-field factor in early-season games.
Weather: Neutral impact.
Game Odds
Baker Wildcats – 17.5
Peru State Bobcats 52.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
