NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders (4-0) vs. Georgetown Tigers (3-1)

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Venue & Logistics

  • Stadium: Toyota Stadium, Georgetown, Kentucky (home of Georgetown College).
  • Kickoff Time: 2:30 PM EDT.
  • Capacity: ~5,000.
  • Surface: Artificial turf.
  • Conference: Mid-South Conference (MSC) Bluegrass Division.
  • Broadcast: MSC Network & NAIA Live Stats.

Weather Forecast (Georgetown, KY)

  • Conditions: Partly sunny, mild fall afternoon.
  • Temperature at kickoff: ~23°C (74°F).
  • Winds: 10–15 km/h from the southwest.
  • Chance of rain: 15%.
  • Impact: Ideal football weather — no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

  • Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders (4–0):
    • QB1 healthy, averaging 250 passing yards/game with 10 TDs.
    • RB1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
    • Defense missing one rotational linebacker (out).
  • Georgetown Tigers (3–1):
  • QB1 healthy, dual‑threat with 9 total TDs this season.
  • WR1 questionable with hamstring tightness.
  • OL depth thin after losing a starter in Week 3.

Key Player Matchups

  • Lindsey Wilson QB vs. Georgetown Secondary:
    LWC’s QB has been sharp (10 TDs, 2 INTs). Georgetown’s secondary has allowed 230+ passing yards in 2 of 4 games.
  • Georgetown QB Mobility vs. LWC Front Seven:
    Georgetown’s QB has rushed for 180 yards this season. LWC must contain him to avoid broken plays.
  • LWC RB vs. Georgetown Run Defense:
    Lindsey Wilson averages 170 rushing yards/game. Georgetown has allowed 150+ rushing yards in 3 of 4 games.
  • WR1 Battle:
    LWC’s WR1 (averaging 90 yards/game) vs. Georgetown’s CB1 — a matchup that could swing momentum.

Recent Team Form

  • Lindsey Wilson (4–0):
    • W vs. #10 Texas Wesleyan (45–10).
    • W at Ave Maria (37–3).
    • W vs. #8 St. Thomas (52–24).
    • W at Reinhardt (35–27).
    • Trend: Undefeated, averaging 42 PPG, defense allowing just 16 PPG.
  • Georgetown (3–1):
  • W vs. Pikeville (34–17).
  • W at Rio Grande (48–0).
  • W vs. Warner (45–14).
  • L at #14 St. Thomas (Sept. 20).
  • Trend: Strong start, but first setback came against a ranked opponent.

Series History

  • All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Georgetown leads historically, but Lindsey Wilson has dominated in recent years.
  • Recent Meetings:
    • 2024: Lindsey Wilson defeated Georgetown.
    • 2023: Lindsey Wilson won by double digits.
  • Trend: LWC has won 6 of the last 7 meetings.

Betting Trends

  • Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders:
    • 4–0 ATS this season.
    • 3 of last 4 games have gone over due to offensive explosiveness.
  • Georgetown Tigers:
  • 3–1 ATS this season.
  • 2 of last 4 games have gone under due to defensive strength.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2024: LWC –7, won 31–20 → Cover, Over.
  • 2023: LWC –10, won 28–14 → Cover, Under.
  • 2022: LWC –6, won 24–17 → Cover, Under.

Game Odds

Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders       – 7.5

Georgetown Tigers                         54

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025