Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Hambley Athletic Complex, Pikeville, Kentucky
- Kickoff Time: 5:00 PM CDT / 6:00 PM EDT
- Broadcast: WANT FM 98.9 / WCOR AM 1490 (Cumberland radio), Pikeville Athletics Live Stream
Weather Forecast (Pikeville, KY)
- Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, warm evening
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C) at kickoff, cooling to 72°F (22°C) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 8–10 mph from the southwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruption expected
Injury Report
- Cumberland Phoenix:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Pikeville Bears:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB1 (Cumberland) vs. Pikeville Secondary – Cumberland’s passing game has shown flashes; Pikeville’s secondary must limit explosive plays.
- RB Committee (Pikeville) vs. Cumberland Front Seven – Pikeville’s ground game is their offensive anchor; Cumberland must win the line of scrimmage.
- WR1 (Pikeville) vs. Cumberland Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Cumberland’s corners must contain him.
- Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could swing momentum in a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Cumberland Phoenix (1-1):
- L at Tennessee Tech (FCS) 65-0 (Aug. 30)
- W vs. Reinhardt 30-18 (Sep. 6)
- Rebounded well after a tough opener; defense forced turnovers in Week 2.
- Pikeville Bears (1-1):
- W vs. Union College (Ky.) 28-14 (Aug. 30)
- L at Lindsey Wilson 41-10 (Sep. 6)
- Balanced attack but struggled against ranked opposition.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Pikeville leads 6-4 in the last 10 matchups
- Last 5 Meetings: Pikeville 3-2
- Most Recent: Pikeville 27, Cumberland 24 (2024) – decided by a late field goal
Betting Trends
- Cumberland is 2-6 ATS in last 8 road games.
- Pikeville is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games.
- The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 meetings between these teams.
- Pikeville is 3-1 straight up in last 4 vs. Cumberland.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Pikeville -3.5, won 27-24 → Cover, Under
- 2023: Cumberland -2.5, lost 31-21 → No Cover, Over
- 2022: Pikeville -6.5, won 28-17 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Cumberland Phoenix 51
U-Pikeville Bears – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
