Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Davis Field, Fayette, Missouri (home of Central Methodist)
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
- Broadcast: Heart Conference Network, Peru State Athletics Live Stream
Weather Forecast (Fayette, MO)
- Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
- Temperature: 25°C (77°F) at kickoff, cooling to 21°C (70°F) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 12 km/h from the southwest
- Precipitation: 15% chance of light showers
- Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal disruption expected
Injury Report
- Peru State Bobcats:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Central Methodist Eagles:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB Battle: Peru State’s dual-threat QB vs. Central Methodist’s pocket passer – both must protect the ball in a game likely to be decided by turnovers.
- RB Committee (Peru State) vs. CMU Front Seven – Peru State’s rushing attack has been its strength; CMU must plug gaps to avoid long drives.
- WR1 (CMU) vs. Peru State Secondary – With CMU’s WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Bobcats’ corners must contain him.
- Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could swing momentum in a close contest.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
- Peru State Bobcats (1-1):
- L vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State 9-10 (Aug. 30)
- W vs. #16 Baker (Kan.) 31-17 (Sep. 6)
- Balanced attack; defense allowing just 13.5 points per game.
- Central Methodist Eagles (0-2):
- L at Missouri S&T 51-10 (Aug. 30)
- L vs. William Penn 38-6 (Sep. 6)
- Offense averaging only 8 points per game; defense allowing 44.5.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Peru State leads 6-4 (since joining HAAC scheduling rotation)
- Last 5 Meetings: Peru State 3-2
- Most Recent: Peru State 28, Central Methodist 14 (2024)
Betting Trends
- Peru State is 5-2 ATS in last 7 HAAC games.
- Central Methodist is 1-7 ATS in last 8 overall.
- The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 Peru State games.
- Peru State is 4-1 straight up in last 5 vs. Central Methodist.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Peru State -7.5, won 28-14 → Cover, Under
- 2023: Peru State -3.5, won 24-20 → Cover, Under
- 2022: Central Methodist -2.5, lost 17-21 → No Cover, Under
Game Odds
Peru State Bobcats – 9.5
Central Methodist Eagles 47
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
