Venue & Logistics
- Stadium: Victory Field, Lakeland, Florida (home of Southeastern University).
- Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM EDT.
- Capacity: ~3,500.
- Surface: Artificial turf.
- Conference: Sun Conference (NAIA).
- Event Theme: Youth Sports Night at Southeastern.
Weather Forecast (Lakeland, FL)
- Conditions: Mostly clear skies, humid evening.
- Temperature at kickoff: ~27°C (81°F).
- Winds: 8–12 km/h from the east.
- Chance of rain: 20%.
- Impact: Typical Florida humidity could test conditioning, but no major weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
- Florida Memorial Lions (1–1):
- QB1 healthy, averaging ~200 passing yards/game.
- RB1 questionable with a hamstring strain.
- Defense missing one starting linebacker (out for season).
- Southeastern Fire (3–0):
- QB1 healthy, dual‑threat with 10 total TDs this season.
- WR1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
- OL depth thin after losing a starter in Week 3.
Key Player Matchups
- FMU QB vs. SEU Secondary:
FMU’s QB has been efficient (5 TDs, 2 INTs). SEU’s secondary has forced 6 INTs in 3 games. - SEU QB Mobility vs. FMU Front Seven:
SEU’s QB has rushed for 200+ yards this season. FMU must contain him to avoid broken plays. - FMU RB vs. SEU Run Defense:
FMU averages 150 rushing yards/game. SEU has allowed just 110 rushing yards/game. - WR1 Battle:
SEU’s WR1 (averaging 90 yards/game) vs. FMU’s CB1 — a matchup that could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
- Florida Memorial (1–1):
- L at Clark Atlanta (17–12).
- W vs. Cumberland (TN) (24–19).
- Trend: Offense averaging 18 PPG, defense allowing 18 PPG. Balanced but inconsistent.
- Southeastern (3–0):
- W vs. Reinhardt (28–10).
- W vs. Webber International.
- W vs. Ave Maria.
- Trend: Undefeated, offense averaging 34 PPG, defense allowing just 12 PPG.
Series History
- All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Southeastern leads the series 3–1.
- Recent Meetings:
- 2024: Florida Memorial upset Southeastern 35–24.
- 2023: SEU won by double digits.
- Trend: SEU has historically controlled the series, but FMU broke through last year.
Betting Trends
- Southeastern Fire:
- 3–0 ATS this season.
- 2 of last 3 games have gone under due to defensive dominance.
- Florida Memorial Lions:
- 1–1 ATS this season.
- Both games have gone under due to low‑scoring contests.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: FMU +10, won 35–24 → Upset, Over.
- 2023: SEU –14, won 31–14 → Cover, Under.
- 2022: SEU –17, won 42–20 → Cover, Over.
- 2021: SEU –21, won 38–10 → Cover, Under.
Game Odds
Florida Memorial Lions 53.5
Southeastern (FL) Fire – 17
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
