Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Williamson Stadium at Burch/Nau Field, Barbourville, Kentucky
- Capacity: ~5,000
- Conference: Mid-South Conference (MSC)
Weather Forecast (Barbourville, KY)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~22°C (72°F), warming to 25°C (77°F) by mid-afternoon
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Wind: 8–12 km/h from the southwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Ideal football weather; no significant disruptions expected
Injury Report
- Faulkner Eagles:
- QB group healthy; starter expected to play after strong early-season form.
- RB rotation intact, no major reported injuries.
- Defensive secondary missing one rotational player (undisclosed).
- Union Commonwealth Bulldogs:
- QB situation unsettled after Week 1 loss to Cumberlands (KY).
- OL depth thin after early-season injuries.
- WR group healthy, which will be key to moving the ball against Faulkner’s secondary.
(Note: NAIA programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Faulkner QB vs. Union Secondary
- Faulkner’s passing game has been efficient, averaging ~200 yards per game.
- Union’s secondary allowed 45 points in their opener vs. Cumberlands.
- Union Run Game vs. Faulkner Defensive Front
- Union must establish the run to avoid falling behind early.
- Faulkner’s front seven has been stout, holding Thomas University to just 7 points in Week 2.
- Special Teams Edge
- Faulkner’s kicking game has been reliable (80% FG).
- Union has struggled in punt coverage, giving up long returns in Week 1.
Recent Team Form
- Faulkner Eagles (2–1)
- W 28–8 vs. Point University (Aug 28)
- W 22–7 @ Thomas University (Sept 13)
- L 19–26 vs. #13 Southeastern (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent red-zone efficiency.
- Union Commonwealth Bulldogs (0–1)
- L 11–45 vs. Cumberlands (KY) (Aug 28)
- Strengths: Passing game showed flashes in opener.
- Weaknesses: Defensive breakdowns, -3 turnover margin.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are Mid-South Conference (MSC) rivals.
- This is the conference opener for both programs.
- Faulkner is looking to rebound after a narrow loss to a ranked Southeastern squad.
- Union is seeking its first win of the season.
Series History
- All-time series: Faulkner leads recent matchups.
- Last 5 meetings: Faulkner has won 4 of 5.
- 2024 season: Faulkner defeated Union 35–14 in Montgomery, AL.
- Trend: Faulkner has consistently controlled the rivalry, especially with its defensive front.
Betting Trends
- Faulkner:
- 2–1 ATS in 2025
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. Union
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Under
- Union:
- 0–1 ATS in 2025
- 1–6 ATS in last 7 MSC games
- 4 of last 5 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Faulkner -10.5 covered in a 35–14 win (Under cashed).
- 2023: Faulkner -7.5 covered in a 27–17 win (Under cashed).
- 2022: Union +6.5 upset Faulkner 30–27 (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Faulkner Eagles (AL) – 14
Union Commonwealth Bulldogs 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
