NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Georgetown Tigers (3-2) vs. Faulkner Eagles (3-2)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff Time: 1:30 PM EDT

Venue: Billy H. Hargis Stadium, Montgomery, Alabama

Conference Context: Both teams are Mid-South Conference rivals, each looking to establish momentum in the middle of the season.

Weather Forecast (Montgomery, AL)

Temperature: 78°F at kickoff, dropping to mid-70s by evening

Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–7 mph)

Impact: Excellent football weather; no major effect on passing or kicking

Injury Report (Projected)

(NAIA programs don’t always release detailed injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)

Georgetown Tigers:

RB1 probable (ankle) – limited carries last week, expected to play

Starting CB questionable (hamstring) – game-time decision

Faulkner Eagles:

WR2 out (shoulder) – depth tested in passing game

LB1 questionable (concussion protocol) – key run-stopper

Key Player Matchups

Georgetown QB vs. Faulkner Secondary

Georgetown’s QB has thrown 8 TDs to 3 INTs this season.

Faulkner’s secondary has allowed 240+ passing yards in 3 of 5 games.

Faulkner RB Committee vs. Georgetown Front Seven

Faulkner averages 165 rushing yards in wins, just 88 in losses.

Georgetown’s defensive line has been inconsistent, giving up 200+ rushing yards twice.

Special Teams Edge

Georgetown’s kicker is 7-for-8 on FGs this season.

Faulkner has struggled on kick coverage, allowing a return TD earlier this year.

Recent Team Form

Georgetown (3–2):

W vs. Pikeville (28–14)

L vs. Lindsey Wilson (35–10)

W vs. Thomas More (31–20)

L vs. Bethel (27–17)

W vs. Cumberland (24–21)

Trend: Alternating wins and losses; defense bends but doesn’t always break.

Faulkner (3–2):

W vs. Union (41–15)

L vs. Reinhardt (31–14)

W vs. Kentucky Christian (38–14)

L vs. Campbellsville (28–24)

W vs. Bluefield (35–21)

Trend: Offense averaging 29.8 PPG; defense vulnerable against balanced attacks.

Team Records & Conference Context

Georgetown: 3–2 overall, 1–1 MSC

Faulkner: 3–2 overall, 1–1 MSC

Both teams are in the middle of the Mid-South standings, making this a pivotal swing game for postseason positioning.

Series History

All-Time Series: Georgetown leads 6–3

Last Meeting (2024): Georgetown defeated Faulkner 28–21 in Georgetown, KY

Trend: Georgetown has won 3 of the last 4 meetings, but Faulkner is 2–1 at home in the series.

Betting Trends:

Georgetown is 3–2 ATS this season.

Faulkner is 2–3 ATS, covering both home wins.

The Over has hit in 3 of Faulkner’s 5 games.

Georgetown is 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. Faulkner.

Historical Betting Results:

Georgetown has covered in 4 of last 5 meetings.

Average margin of victory in last 3: Georgetown +6.

Projected Final Score: Georgetown 27, Faulkner 24

Game Odds

Georgetown Tigers         – 2.5

Faulkner Eagles                49.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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