Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Gyrene Field, Ave Maria, Florida
- Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM EDT
- Broadcast: Ave Maria Athletics Live Stream, Sun Conference Network
Weather Forecast (Ave Maria, FL)
- Conditions: Warm and humid evening, partly cloudy
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C) at kickoff, cooling to 78°F (25°C) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 8–10 mph from the southeast
- Precipitation: 20% chance of isolated showers typical of South Florida evenings
- Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth and conditioning, especially in the second half
Injury Report
- Fort Lauderdale Eagles:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Ave Maria Gyrenes:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB1 (Ave Maria) vs. Fort Lauderdale Secondary – The Gyrenes’ quarterback must take advantage of a defense that has struggled against the pass.
- RB Committee (Fort Lauderdale) vs. Ave Maria Front Seven – The Eagles need to establish the run to avoid becoming one-dimensional.
- WR1 (Ave Maria) vs. Fort Lauderdale Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Fort Lauderdale must double him to avoid explosive plays.
- Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could be decisive in a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Fort Lauderdale Eagles (0-1):
- L at St. Thomas (Fla.) 55-7 (Sep. 6)
- Struggled against a ranked Sun Conference opponent; offense managed just one score.
- Ave Maria Gyrenes (0-1):
- L vs. Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) 37-3 (Sep. 6)
- Defense gave up big plays; offense limited to a field goal.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: First official meeting between Fort Lauderdale and Ave Maria
- Context: Both programs are looking for their first win of 2025 after tough openers against nationally ranked opponents.
Betting Trends
- Fort Lauderdale is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games vs. Sun Conference opponents.
- Ave Maria is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 home games.
- The Under has hit in 4 of Ave Maria’s last 6 contests.
- Both teams are 0-1 ATS in 2025.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024 (Ave Maria): Lost 49-7 vs. Dayton (FCS) → No Cover, Over
- 2024 (Fort Lauderdale): Lost 62-0 vs. Keiser → No Cover, Under
- 2023 (Ave Maria): Lost 41-3 vs. Stetson (FCS) → No Cover, Under
Game Odds
Fort Lauderdale Eagles 52
Ave Maria Gyrenes – 14
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
