Venue & Game Details
Location: Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field, Chicago, IL
kickoff: 1:00 PM CT
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Overcast skies, cool fall afternoon
Temperature: ~48°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
Olivet Nazarene Tigers: QB1 healthy, WR2 questionable (ankle). RB rotation intact. Defensive line missing one starter (shoulder).
Saint Xavier Cougars: QB1 healthy, RB1 probable (hamstring). OL depth thin with one starter out. Secondary fully healthy.
Key Player Matchups
Saint Xavier QB vs. Olivet Nazarene Secondary: SXU averages 240+ passing yards per game, with multiple explosive vertical threats. ONU’s secondary has been inconsistent, allowing multiple 30+ point games.
Olivet Nazarene RB vs. SXU Front Seven: ONU averages ~160 rushing yards per game, but SXU’s defense has been stout, holding opponents under 20 points in several wins.
Special Teams: SXU kicker reliable inside 40 yards; ONU has struggled in coverage units.
Recent Team Form
Olivet Nazarene:
Last 5: 3-2, including wins over Judson (41–14), Trinity International (28–21), and Roosevelt (35–28). Losses to Saint Francis (IN) and Marian.
Strength: Balanced offense, resilient defense.
Weakness: Vulnerable against nationally ranked opponents.
Saint Xavier:
Last 5: 4-1, including wins over Roosevelt (42–21), Judson (49–7), and Saint Ambrose (31–28). Loss came to Marian (35–17).
Strength: Explosive passing game, opportunistic defense.
Weakness: Inconsistent offensive production against top-tier MSFA opponents.
Series History
Recent Meetings:
2024: Saint Xavier 35–21 win
2023: Olivet Nazarene 28–24 win
Trend: Series split over last two years, both decided by two scores or less.
Betting Trends:
Olivet Nazarene is 3-2 ATS in last 5.
Saint Xavier is 4-1 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: Saint Xavier 31, Olivet Nazarene 24
Game Odds
Olivet Nazarene Tigers 51.5
Saint Xavier Cougars – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
