Venue & Game Info
Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Kickoff 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Ives‑Lemel Family Field, 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC 28712
Broadcast/Stats: Live stream & live stats via Brevard College Athletics
Weather Forecast (Brevard, NC – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Temperature at Kickoff: ~79°F (26°C)
Humidity: ~58%
Wind: Light 4–6 mph from the southwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal wind effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
(No official Week 1 injury reports released; both teams expected near full strength. Depth chart updates will be available closer to kickoff.)
Key Player Matchups
Brevard Offense vs. KCU Defense
QB Dalton Cole: Veteran signal‑caller with efficient short‑to‑intermediate passing; threw for 2 TDs in last year’s meeting.
RB Xavier Brown: Physical runner who posted 100+ yards vs. KCU in 2024; key to controlling tempo.
WR Tyler Gregory: Deep threat; will test KCU’s secondary that allowed multiple 30+ yard completions last season.
OL: Must maintain pocket integrity against KCU’s edge rushers.
KCU Offense vs. Brevard Defense
QB Caleb Matthews: Dual‑threat capability; needs to limit turnovers after 2 INTs in 2024 matchup.
RB Isaiah Wright: Shifty back with breakaway speed; could exploit over‑pursuit.
WR Malik Johnson: Reliable possession target; red‑zone weapon.
OL: Must improve pass protection after allowing 4 sacks last year vs. Brevard.
Recent Team Form
Brevard Tornados (2024 Recap)
Record: 6‑4 overall, 5‑2 USA South
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense (+ turnover margin)
Weakness: Occasional lapses in run defense vs. power backs
Finished 2024 with a 41‑25 road win over KCU
Kentucky Christian Knights (2024 Recap)
Record: 2‑9 overall (AAC)
Strength: Athletic skill positions; capable of explosive plays
Weakness: Defensive consistency; allowed 30+ points in 8 games
Closed 2024 with loss to Brevard; offense scored 18 of 25 points in 4th quarter after game was out of reach
Series History
All‑Time: Brevard leads 1‑0
Last Meeting: Nov. 16, 2024 — Brevard 41, KCU 25 in Grayson, KY
Trend: Brevard scored 34 unanswered points between 2nd and 4th quarters in 2024 matchup
Betting Trends
Brevard: 4‑1 ATS in last 5 home openers
KCU: 1‑6 ATS in last 7 road games vs. NCAA D‑III opponents
Under has hit in 3 of Brevard’s last 4 non‑conference games
Brevard has scored 30+ points in 5 of last 6 home games
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Brevard’s home‑field advantage at Ives‑Lemel Family Field
KCU’s defensive struggles vs. balanced offenses
Brevard’s returning offensive core from 2024 win
Weather conditions favoring clean execution on offense
Game Odds
Kentucky Christian Knights 52.5
Brevard Tornados – 13.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
