Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
- Venue: Volney C. Ashford Stadium / Gregg-Mitchell Field, Marshall, Missouri
- Capacity: ~6,000
- Conference: Heart of America Athletic Conference (South Division)
- Event: Missouri Valley Family Weekend game
Weather Forecast (Marshall, MO)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~25°C (77°F), cooling into the upper 60s by evening
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Wind: 10–15 km/h from the southwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruptions expected
Injury Report
- Baker Wildcats:
- QB group healthy; starter expected to play after a tough early-season stretch.
- WR corps intact, including top target who had 70+ yards vs. William Penn.
- OL depth slightly tested after Week 3 vs. Grand View.
- Missouri Valley Vikings:
- QB group healthy; starter threw 2 TDs in the Week 1 win over Clarke.
- RB rotation intact, with one back averaging 90+ yards per game.
- Defensive secondary missing one rotational player (undisclosed).
(Note: NAIA programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Baker QB vs. Missouri Valley Secondary
- Baker has leaned on its passing game but has struggled with turnovers.
- Missouri Valley’s secondary has forced multiple interceptions in early-season play.
- Missouri Valley RB vs. Baker Defensive Front
- Missouri Valley has leaned on its ground game to control tempo.
- Baker’s defense has allowed 30+ points in two of three games.
- Special Teams Edge
- Baker’s kicker has been reliable from mid-range.
- Missouri Valley has excelled in punt returns, flipping field position.
Recent Team Form
- Baker Wildcats (0–3)
- L 17–31 @ Peru State (Sept 6)
- L 13–24 vs. William Penn (Sept 13)
- L 7–24 vs. Grand View (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Passing game shows flashes of explosiveness.
- Weaknesses: Offensive consistency, turnover margin (-5).
- Missouri Valley Vikings (1–0)
- W 28–24 vs. Clarke (Sept 6)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, strong home-field advantage.
- Weaknesses: Depth questions after limited early-season action.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are Heart of America Athletic Conference rivals.
- This is the conference opener for both programs.
- Baker is trying to rebound from an 0–3 start, while Missouri Valley is looking to build on its opening win.
Series History
- All-time series: Baker leads overall.
- Last 5 meetings: Baker has won 3 of 5.
- 2024 season: Baker defeated Missouri Valley 35–21 in Baldwin City.
- Trend: Baker has historically had the upper hand, but Missouri Valley has been tough at home.
Betting Trends
- Baker:
- 0–3 ATS in 2025
- 1–4 ATS in last 5 Heart games
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Under
- Missouri Valley:
- 1–0 ATS in 2025
- 3–2 ATS in last 5 vs. Baker
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Baker -7.5 covered in a 35–21 win (Over cashed).
- 2023: Missouri Valley +6.5 upset Baker 27–24 (Under cashed).
- 2022: Baker -3.5 covered in a 31–20 win (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Baker Wildcats 51
Missouri Valley Vikings – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
