Venue & Logistics
- Stadium: Oak Bowl, Peru, Nebraska (home of Peru State).
- Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM CDT.
- Capacity: ~4,000.
- Surface: Natural grass.
- Event: Peru State Homecoming Game.
Weather Forecast (Peru, NE)
- Conditions: Partly sunny, mild fall afternoon.
- Temperature at kickoff: ~21°C (70°F).
- Winds: 10–15 km/h from the northwest.
- Chance of rain: 15%.
- Impact: Ideal football weather — no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
- Clarke Pride (1–4):
- QB1 healthy, averaging ~270 passing yards/game.
- RB1 questionable with a hamstring strain.
- Defense missing one starting linebacker (out for season).
- Peru State Bobcats (3–2):
- QB1 healthy, averaging ~200 passing yards/game.
- RB1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
- WR1 healthy, coming off a 100‑yard performance vs. Central Methodist.
- Defense missing one rotational defensive back.
Key Player Matchups
- Clarke QB vs. Peru State Secondary:
Clarke averages 271.7 passing yards/game. Peru State’s secondary has been opportunistic, forcing turnovers in 3 of 5 games. - Peru State RB vs. Clarke Run Defense:
Clarke has struggled against the run, allowing 608 rushing yards in just 3 games (2025 stats). Peru State averages 175 rushing yards/game. - Clarke WR1 vs. Peru State CB1:
Clarke’s WR1 (averaging 85 yards/game) will be shadowed by Peru’s top corner. - QB Mobility:
Peru State’s QB has added 3 rushing TDs this season, giving them a dual‑threat edge.
Recent Team Form
- Clarke (1–4):
- L vs. Mount Marty (37–22).
- L at Missouri Valley (28–24).
- L vs. MidAmerica Nazarene (51–26).
- L at Graceland.
- W vs. Culver‑Stockton (only win).
- Trend: Offense can move the ball (394.7 YPG), but defense is giving up nearly 39 PPG.
- Peru State (3–2):
- L vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State (10–9).
- W vs. #16 Baker (31–17).
- W vs. Missouri Valley (16–8).
- W at Central Methodist (64–43).
- L at #3 Benedictine.
- Trend: Offense averaging 30+ PPG in wins, defense opportunistic but inconsistent.
Series History
- All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Peru State leads the series.
- Recent Meetings:
- 2024: Peru State defeated Clarke.
- 2023: Peru State won by double digits.
- Trend: Peru State has won the last several meetings, often by two scores.
Betting Trends
- Peru State Bobcats:
- 3–2 ATS this season.
- 3 of last 5 games have gone over due to offensive explosiveness.
- Clarke Pride:
- 1–4 ATS this season.
- 4 of last 5 games have gone over due to defensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Peru State –10, won 38–20 → Cover, Over.
- 2023: Peru State –7, won 31–14 → Cover, Under.
- 2022: Peru State –6, won 28–17 → Cover, Under.
Game Odds
Clarke Pride 54
Peru State Bobcats – 14
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
