Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
Venue: Dawson Field at Judson University, Elgin, Illinois
Weather Forecast (Elgin, IL)
Temperature: 62°F at kickoff, dipping to 58°F by late afternoon
Conditions: Partly cloudy with a 15% chance of light showers
Winds: 10–13 mph from the northwest
Impact: Breezy conditions could affect the kicking game and deep passing
Injury Report (Projected)
(NAIA/MSFA programs rarely release official injury reports; based on recent availability trends)
Lawrence Tech Blue Devils:
QB1 probable (ankle) – limited mobility last week but expected to start
Starting LB out (knee) – defense thin in the middle
Judson Eagles:
WR1 questionable (hamstring) – game-time decision
Starting safety probable (shoulder) – expected to play with limited reps
Key Player Matchups
Lawrence Tech QB vs. Judson Secondary
LTU’s QB has shown flashes (5 TDs, 4 INTs), but protection has been inconsistent.
Judson’s secondary has allowed 230+ passing yards in 4 of 5 games.
Judson RB1 vs. Lawrence Tech Front Seven
Judson averages just 92 rushing yards per game.
LTU’s defense has allowed 180+ rushing yards in 3 of 4 games—an area Judson must exploit.
Special Teams Edge
LTU kicker is 4-for-5 on FGs this season.
Judson has struggled in coverage, allowing a punt return TD earlier this year.
Recent Team Form
Lawrence Tech (0–4):
L vs. #23 Marian (35–21)
L vs. Saint Francis (IN) (35–0)
L vs. St. Francis (IL) (42–28)
L vs. Saint Xavier (31–10)
Trend: Offense averaging just 14.8 PPG, defense giving up 34.5 PPG.
Judson (0–5):
L vs. Olivet Nazarene (49–14)
L vs. Saint Xavier (45–7)
L vs. Siena Heights (35–14)
L vs. Saint Francis (IL) (38–20)
L vs. Concordia (MI) (41–10)
Trend: Offense averaging 13.0 PPG, defense allowing 41.6 PPG.
Team Records & Conference Context
Lawrence Tech: 0–4 overall, 0–0 MSFA Midwest (conference play begins here)
Judson: 0–5 overall, 0–2 MSFA Midwest
Both teams are winless; this game could determine who avoids the conference cellar.
Series History
All-Time Series: Lawrence Tech leads 2–0
Last Meeting (2024): LTU won 28–14 in Southfield, MI
Trend: LTU has won both meetings since Judson’s football program launched in 2019.
Betting Trends:
Lawrence Tech is 1–3 ATS this season.
Judson is 0–5 ATS, failing to cover in every game.
The Over has hit in 3 of LTU’s 4 games.
LTU is 2–0 ATS all-time vs. Judson.
Historical Betting Results:
LTU has covered in both prior meetings.
Average margin of victory: LTU +11.
Projected Final Score: Lawrence Tech 27, Judson 17
Game Odds
Lawrence Tech Blue Devils – 6.5
Judson Eagles 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
