Venue & Game Info
Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Kickoff 12:00 PM CDT
Venue: Williams Stadium, 1020 N. 2nd Street, Atchison, KS 66002
Broadcast/Stats: Heart Conference Network live stream & live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Atchison, KS – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Temperature at Kickoff: ~81°F (27°C)
Humidity: ~52%
Wind: Light 6–8 mph from the south‑southwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal wind effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
(No official Week 2 injury reports released; both teams expected near full strength. Depth chart updates will be available closer to kickoff.)
Key Player Matchups
Benedictine Offense vs. Grand View Defense
QB Jackson Dooley: Threw for 288 yards in last year’s meeting; must avoid long stretches of stalled drives that hurt BC in 2024.
RB Dalton Witherspoon: Scored twice vs. GV last year but was held to 49 yards; needs better run blocking to open lanes.
WR Jacob Gathright: 7 catches, 123 yards in 2024 matchup — deep threat who can challenge GV’s secondary.
OL: Must handle GV’s front seven that racked up multiple TFLs in last year’s game.
Grand View Offense vs. Benedictine Defense
QB Jackson Waring: Dual‑threat leader; 186 passing yards and 123 rushing yards in 2024 win.
RB Rotation: GV piled up 363 rushing yards last year — expect a heavy ground emphasis again.
WR Louis Brooks: Reliable chain‑mover; key in play‑action situations.
OL: Dominated time of possession in 2024 (47:11 to BC’s 25:15); controlling the clock will be a priority again.
Recent Team Form
Benedictine Ravens (2024 Recap)
Record: 11‑3 overall; NAIA national semifinalist
Strength: Balanced offense with explosive passing game
Weakness: Run defense vs. elite rushing attacks (e.g., GV’s 363 yards in 2024)
Grand View Vikings (2024 Recap)
Record: 14‑0; NAIA National Champions
Strength: Nation’s top defense (fewest points allowed) + dominant rushing attack
Weakness: Rarely tested in close games; turnover margin dipped slightly late in season
Series History
All‑Time: Grand View leads 7‑2
Current Streak: Grand View W5 (2019–2024)
Last Meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — Grand View 52, Benedictine 28 in Atchison
Largest GV Win: 41‑7 (2020)
Closest Game: 44‑42 GV win (2022)
Betting Trends
Grand View: 5‑0 SU & 4‑1 ATS in last 5 meetings vs. Benedictine
Benedictine: 6‑1 SU in last 7 home games vs. all opponents (loss was to GV)
Over has hit in 4 of last 5 GV‑BC matchups
GV has scored 40+ points in 4 of last 5 meetings
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
GV’s rushing dominance in 2024 (7.6 YPC vs. BC)
BC’s home‑field boost and experienced QB/WR tandem
GV’s top‑ranked defense vs. BC’s balanced offense
Historical scoring trends leaning Over
Game Odds
Benedictine Ravens (KS) 55.5
Grand View Vikings (IA) – 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
