NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Lawrence Tech Blue Devils (2-6) vs. Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats (7-2)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Wildcat Football Stadium, Marion, IN

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Clear skies, crisp fall afternoon

Temperature: ~50°F at kickoff

Wind: 8–12 mph from the northwest

Impact: Wind could limit deep passing, but overall conditions favor IWU’s balanced offense.

Injury Report

Lawrence Tech Blue Devils: QB1 healthy, RB1 questionable (hamstring). WR depth thin with one starter out.

Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats: QB1 Arjun Lothe healthy; RB rotation intact. One defensive lineman questionable (ankle).

Key Player Matchups

IWU QB Arjun Lothe vs. LTU Secondary: Lothe has thrown for 3,120 yards, 34 TDs, and 7 INTs, ranking 2nd nationally in passing yards and 1st in TD passes. LTU’s secondary has struggled against elite quarterbacks.

LTU RB vs. IWU Front Seven: LTU averages ~140 rushing yards per game, but IWU’s defense has recorded 21 sacks and 18 interceptions this season.

Special Teams: IWU kicker reliable inside 40 yards; LTU has shown inconsistency in coverage units.

Recent Team Form

Lawrence Tech:

Last 5: 1-4, including a win over Madonna. Losses to Siena Heights, Concordia (MI), and Saint Xavier.

Strength: Opportunistic defense.

Weakness: Offense averages fewer than 20 points per game.

Indiana Wesleyan:

Last 5: 5-0, including wins over Saint Francis (IN), Siena Heights, and Concordia (MI).

Strength: Elite passing attack, balanced ground game.

Weakness: Occasional vulnerability against physical defenses.

Series History

Overall: IWU leads 7-0 all-time.

Recent Meetings:

2024: IWU 42–14 win

2023: IWU 38–7 win

Trend: IWU has dominated, outscoring LTU 318–84 in the series.

Betting Trends:

LTU is 1-4 ATS in last 5.

IWU is 5-0 ATS in last 5.

Head-to-head: IWU has covered in 3 straight meetings.

Historical Betting Results: IWU consistently covers spreads against LTU, winning outright in dominant fashion.

Projected Score: Indiana Wesleyan 45, Lawrence Tech 14

Game Odds

Lawrence Tech Blue Devils           56

Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats         – 21.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025