Venue & Game Details
Location: Captain James Harvey Tomb Field, Defiance, OH
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Overcast skies, chilly fall afternoon
Temperature: ~46°F at kickoff
Wind: 10–14 mph from the northwest
Impact: Wind could limit deep passing; expect heavier reliance on the run game and short-yardage plays.
Injury Report
Madonna Crusaders: QB1 healthy, WR2 questionable (ankle). RB rotation intact. Defensive line missing one starter (shoulder).
Defiance Yellow Jackets: QB1 healthy, RB1 probable (hamstring). OL depth thin with one starter out. Secondary fully healthy.
Key Player Matchups
Defiance QB vs. Madonna Secondary: Defiance averages ~200 passing yards per game, with multiple explosive vertical threats. Madonna’s secondary has struggled, allowing multiple 30+ point games.
Madonna RB vs. Defiance Front Seven: Madonna averages ~140 rushing yards per game, but Defiance’s defense has been stout against weaker opponents.
Special Teams: Defiance kicker reliable inside 40 yards; Madonna has struggled in coverage units.
Recent Team Form
Madonna:
Last 5: 0-5, including losses to Siena Heights, Indiana Wesleyan, Concordia (MI), and Lawrence Tech.
Strength: Capable of moving the ball through the air.
Weakness: Defense allows nearly 40 points per game.
Defiance:
Last 5: 1-4, including a win over Judson (28–21). Losses to Siena Heights, St. Xavier, Marian, and Indiana Wesleyan.
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
Weakness: Inconsistent offensive production against top-tier opponents.
Series History
Recent Meetings:
2024: Defiance 35–21 win
2023: Madonna 28–24 win
Trend: Series split over last two years, both decided by two scores.
Betting Trends:
Madonna is 0-5 ATS in last 5.
Defiance is 2-3 ATS in last 5.
Head-to-head: Each team has covered once in the last two meetings.
Historical Betting Results: Games have alternated winners, often decided by one score.
Projected Score: Defiance 28, Madonna 17
Game Odds
Madonna Crusaders 48.5
Defiance Yellow Jackets – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
