Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Joliet Memorial Stadium, Joliet, Illinois (home of St. Francis Fighting Saints)
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
- Broadcast: St. Francis Athletics Live Stream, MSFA Network
Weather Forecast (Joliet, IL)
- Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
- Temperature: 24°C (76°F) at kickoff, cooling to 20°C (68°F) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 12 km/h from the west
- Precipitation: 15% chance of light showers
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruption expected
Injury Report
- Lawrence Tech Blue Devils:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- St. Francis Fighting Saints:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB Battle: Lawrence Tech’s young starter vs. St. Francis’ experienced QB – both must avoid turnovers in a game likely to be decided by field position.
- RB Committee (LTU) vs. St. Francis Front Seven – Lawrence Tech’s rushing attack has been inconsistent; St. Francis’ linebackers will look to control the trenches.
- WR1 (St. Francis) vs. Lawrence Tech Secondary – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; LTU’s corners must contain him.
- Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could swing momentum in a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Lawrence Tech Blue Devils (0-1):
- L vs. #23 Marian (Ind.) 21-35 (Sep. 6)
- Showed flashes offensively but struggled defensively against the run.
- St. Francis Fighting Saints (1-1):
- W vs. Judson 28-14 (Aug. 30)
- L vs. Olivet Nazarene 17-31 (Sep. 6)
- Balanced attack but inconsistent defense; averaging 22.5 points per game, allowing 22.5.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: St. Francis leads 3-1
- Last 3 Meetings: St. Francis 2-1
- Most Recent: St. Francis 34, Lawrence Tech 20 (2024)
Betting Trends
- Lawrence Tech is 2-6 ATS in last 8 MSFA games.
- St. Francis is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games.
- The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 meetings between these teams.
- St. Francis is 6-1 straight up in last 7 vs. Lawrence Tech.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: St. Francis -6.5, won 34-20 → Cover, Over
- 2023: St. Francis -3.5, won 28-17 → Cover, Under
- 2022: Lawrence Tech -2.5, lost 21-24 → No Cover, Under
Game Odds
Lawrence Tech Blue Devils 48
U-St. Francis Fighting Saints – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
