Venue & Logistics
- Stadium: Spartan Field, St. Louis, Missouri.
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT.
- Capacity: ~1,500.
- Surface: Artificial turf.
- Broadcast: BRSN (Benedictine Radio Sports Network), KAIR 93.7 FM, MBU Live Stream.
Weather Forecast (St. Louis, MO)
- Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall afternoon.
- Temperature at kickoff: ~26°C (79°F).
- Winds: 10–14 km/h from the southwest.
- Chance of rain: 15%.
- Impact: Excellent football weather — no major disruptions expected.
Injury Report
- Benedictine Ravens (4–1):
- QB Jackson Dooley healthy, coming off a 359‑yard, 4‑TD performance vs. Peru State.
- RB Xavier Ugorji probable (ankle tweak), leads team in rushing TDs.
- WR Titan Osburn (2 TDs last week) healthy.
- Defense missing one rotational linebacker (out).
- Missouri Baptist Spartans (1–3):
- QB1 healthy, averaging ~200 passing yards/game.
- RB1 questionable with hamstring tightness.
- WR1 probable after minor ankle sprain.
- Secondary missing one starting safety (out for season).
Key Player Matchups
- Benedictine QB Jackson Dooley vs. MBU Secondary:
Dooley has been red‑hot, with 4 TD passes last week and multiple deep‑ball connections. MBU’s secondary has allowed 250+ passing yards in 3 of 4 games. - Benedictine RB Committee vs. MBU Front Seven:
The Ravens rushed for 243 yards and 6 TDs vs. Peru State. MBU has allowed 180+ rushing yards in back‑to‑back games. - MBU QB vs. Benedictine Pass Rush:
The Spartans’ QB has been pressured heavily (10 sacks in 4 games). Benedictine’s front seven is opportunistic, with multiple 4th‑down stops last week. - WR Battle:
Benedictine’s Titan Osburn (109 yards, 2 TDs last week) vs. MBU’s CB1 — a matchup MBU must win to avoid explosive plays.
Recent Team Form
- Benedictine Ravens (4–1):
- W vs. Peru State 70–30.
- W vs. Clarke.
- W vs. Graceland.
- W vs. Culver‑Stockton.
- L vs. #1 Grand View (only loss).
- Trend: Explosive offense (40+ PPG), balanced attack, defense opportunistic.
- Missouri Baptist Spartans (1–3):
- W vs. Saint Ambrose (38–35).
- L at #1 Grand View (17–49).
- L vs. Graceland (14–41).
- L at #23 MidAmerica Nazarene (39–41).
- Trend: Competitive in spots, but defense allowing 43 PPG in losses.
Series History
- All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Benedictine leads the series.
- Recent Meetings:
- 2024: Benedictine defeated MBU convincingly.
- 2023: Benedictine won by 20+.
- Trend: Benedictine has won all recent meetings, often by double digits.
Betting Trends
- Benedictine Ravens:
- 4–1 ATS this season.
- 3 of last 5 games have gone over due to offensive firepower.
- Missouri Baptist Spartans:
- 1–3 ATS this season.
- 3 of last 4 games have gone over due to defensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Benedictine –17, won 42–14 → Cover, Under.
- 2023: Benedictine –20, won 38–17 → Cover, Under.
- 2022: Benedictine –21, won 45–20 → Cover, Over.
Game Odds
Benedictine (KS) Ravens – 21
Missouri Baptist Spartans 60
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
