Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 7:30 PM CDT
- Venue: Blue Jay Stadium at Firley Field / WWU Athletics Complex, Fulton, Missouri
- Capacity: ~3,000
- Conference: Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) South Division
- Event: William Woods Homecoming Game
Weather Forecast (Fulton, MO)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~24°C (75°F), cooling into the mid-60s by late evening
- Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light clouds
- Wind: 8–12 km/h from the southeast
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
- Central Methodist Eagles:
- QB group healthy; starter has averaged ~112 passing yards per game through first two contests.
- RB rotation intact, though production has been limited (57.5 rushing ypg).
- Secondary thin after injuries in the Week 2 loss to William Penn.
- William Woods Owls:
- QB group healthy; starter has been efficient in early-season play.
- WR corps intact, including a top target who has been the go-to in red-zone situations.
- DL slightly banged up but starters expected to play.
(Note: NAIA programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Central Methodist QB vs. William Woods Secondary
- CMU QB has struggled with turnovers (2 INTs in first two games).
- WWU’s secondary has been opportunistic, forcing multiple takeaways in early-season contests.
- William Woods QB vs. CMU Defensive Front
- WWU QB has been steady, leading an offense averaging over 20 ppg.
- CMU’s defense has allowed 424 yards per game, including 320.5 passing ypg.
- Running Game Battle
- CMU RB committee averaging under 60 yards per game.
- WWU RB rotation averaging ~130 yards per game, giving them a potential edge.
Recent Team Form
- Central Methodist Eagles (0–2, 0–0 HAAC)
- L 10–51 @ Missouri S&T (Aug 30)
- L 6–38 vs. William Penn (Sept 6)
- Strengths: Special teams consistency.
- Weaknesses: Offense averaging just 8.0 ppg; defense allowing 44.5 ppg.
- William Woods Owls (1–2, 0–0 HAAC)
- W 24–17 vs. Lyon (Aug 30)
- L 14–28 @ Culver-Stockton (Sept 6)
- L 10–31 vs. Benedictine (Sept 13)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, home-field advantage.
- Weaknesses: Defense has allowed 28+ points in back-to-back games.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) members.
- This is the conference opener for both programs.
- Central Methodist is looking for its first win of 2025, while William Woods is aiming to get back to .500.
Series History
- All-time series: Central Methodist leads.
- Last 3 meetings: CMU has won 2 of 3.
- 2024 season: Central Methodist defeated William Woods 28–21 in Fayette.
- Trend: Games have been competitive, often decided by one score.
Betting Trends
- Central Methodist:
- 0–2 ATS in 2025
- 1–6 ATS in last 7 HAAC games
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
- William Woods:
- 1–2 ATS in 2025
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 home games
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Under
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: CMU -3.5 covered in a 28–21 win (Over cashed).
- 2023: WWU +7.5 upset CMU 24–20 (Under cashed).
- 2022: CMU -6.5 covered in a 31–17 win (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Central Methodist Eagles 48.5
William Woods Owls – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
