Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT
- Venue: Charles J. Berkel Memorial Stadium, Leavenworth, Kansas
- Capacity: ~2,500
- Conference: Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC, NAIA)
Weather Forecast (Leavenworth, KS)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~26°C (79°F), cooling into the low 70s by late afternoon
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Wind: 10–15 km/h from the south
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal weather-related disruptions expected
Injury Report
- Bethel Threshers:
- QB Houston Herrin healthy after scoring the lone TD in Week 4 vs. Kansas Wesleyan.
- WR Josiah Buller (5 catches, 76 yards last week) expected to play.
- Defensive leaders Amerdid Marial and John Saxton (7 tackles each vs. KWU) available.
- Saint Mary Spires:
- QB group intact; starter expected to play.
- OL depth slightly tested after early-season injuries.
- Secondary missing one rotational player (undisclosed).
(Note: KCAC programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Bethel QB Houston Herrin vs. Saint Mary Secondary
- Herrin is a dual-threat QB who scored on the ground last week.
- Saint Mary’s secondary has been vulnerable to big plays.
- WR Josiah Buller (Bethel) vs. Spires Coverage
- Buller had a 40-yard reception vs. KWU and is Bethel’s top deep threat.
- Saint Mary must prevent explosive plays downfield.
- Saint Mary QB vs. Bethel Defensive Front
- Bethel’s defense has struggled against power offenses, giving up 38 points to Kansas Wesleyan.
- Saint Mary will look to establish balance early.
Recent Team Form
- Bethel Threshers (0–4)
- L 7–38 vs. Kansas Wesleyan (Sept 20)
- L 14–28 vs. McPherson (Sept 13)
- L 10–31 @ Friends (Sept 6)
- L 13–35 vs. Southwestern (Aug 30)
- Strengths: Capable dual-threat QB, WR Buller as a vertical weapon.
- Weaknesses: Offensive consistency, turnover margin (-4).
- Saint Mary Spires (record TBD, est. 1–3)
- Have struggled in early KCAC play but competitive in stretches.
- Strengths: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
- Weaknesses: Depth issues, especially in the secondary.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are KCAC rivals.
- Bethel is seeking its first win of 2025.
- Saint Mary is looking to climb back toward .500 in conference play.
Series History
- All-time series: Bethel leads in recent years.
- Last 5 meetings: Bethel has won 4 of 5.
- 2024 season: Bethel defeated Saint Mary 28–14.
- Trend: Bethel has historically controlled the matchup, but both teams are rebuilding in 2025.
Betting Trends
- Bethel:
- 0–4 ATS in 2025
- 1–6 ATS in last 7 KCAC games
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Under
- Saint Mary:
- 1–3 ATS in 2025
- 2–4 ATS in last 6 KCAC games
- 4 of last 5 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Bethel -6.5 covered in a 28–14 win (Under cashed).
- 2023: Bethel -7.5 covered in a 31–17 win (Under cashed).
- 2022: Saint Mary +3.5 upset Bethel 27–24 (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Bethel (KS) Threshers 47.5
U- Saint Mary (KS) Spires – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
