NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Campbellsville Tigers (KY) (1-0) vs. Webber Int’l Warriors (FL) (1-0)

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Venue & Game Info

Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Kickoff 1:30 PM ET

Venue: Warrior Turf Field, 1201 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park, FL 33827

Broadcast/Stats: Live stream via Webber Athletics Network; live stats on both schools’ athletics sites

Weather Forecast (Babson Park, FL – Game Day)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid

Temperature at Kickoff: ~89°F (32°C)

Humidity: ~65%

Wind: 6–8 mph from the east‑southeast

Precipitation: ~20% chance of isolated showers typical of Florida afternoons

Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth and conditioning; minimal wind effect on passing/kicking

Injury Report

Campbellsville Tigers

No official Week 2 injury report released; expected near full strength after Week 1 win at Saint Francis (IN).

Webber International Warriors

No reported injuries on official roster ahead of season opener at home.

Key Player Matchups

Campbellsville Offense vs. Webber Defense

QB Jagger Gillis: Threw for 314 yards and 3 TDs in last year’s meeting; accurate deep ball and quick reads.

WR Nate Monroe: 90 yards and a TD vs. Webber in 2024; vertical threat who can stretch coverage.

WR Luke Sheperson: 74 yards and a TD last year; reliable possession target.

OL: Must protect Gillis against Webber’s edge rushers and avoid drive‑killing penalties (16 flags in 2024 matchup).

Webber Offense vs. Campbellsville Defense

RB Taylor Scarbrough: Gashed CU for 110 yards on just 6 carries in 2024, including a 49‑yard TD; explosive if given space.

RB Terry Weems Jr.: Complementary back with power between the tackles.

QB Trent Grotjan: Managed 107 passing yards last year but threw 2 INTs; must limit turnovers against CU’s opportunistic secondary.

OL: Needs to sustain run lanes and improve pass protection after allowing 3 INTs in 2024.

Recent Team Form

Campbellsville Tigers

2025 Week 1: Won 31‑28 at Saint Francis (IN) — balanced attack, clutch late‑game execution.

2024 Season: 5‑6 overall; offense averaged 27.4 PPG; defense allowed 29.8 PPG.

Strength: Passing game efficiency when Gillis is protected.

Weakness: Penalties and inconsistent run game.

Webber International Warriors

2025: Season opener.

2024 Season: 4‑7 overall; offense averaged 21.3 PPG; defense allowed 28.6 PPG.

Strength: Explosive run plays.

Weakness: Passing consistency and turnover margin (-8 in 2024).

Series History

All‑Time: Campbellsville leads 2‑0

Last Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 — Campbellsville 28, Webber 10 in Babson Park

CU outgained WIU 396–285 total yards

CU defense forced 3 INTs, including a pick‑six

Webber rushed for 178 yards but was shut out in the second half

Betting Trends

Campbellsville: 4‑1 ATS in last 5 non‑conference games

Webber: 2‑6 ATS in last 8 home games vs. non‑conference opponents

Under has hit in both previous CU‑WIU meetings

CU has scored 28+ points in both matchups

Suggested Wagering Model

Model Inputs:

CU’s proven passing success vs. WIU secondary in prior meetings

Webber’s run game capable of chunk plays but vulnerable if trailing early

Turnover battle critical — CU +3 in 2024 matchup

Florida heat could slow tempo in second half

Game Odds

Campbellsville Tigers (KY)           – 6.5

Webber Int’l Warriors (FL)           49.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025

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