Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT
- Venue: O’Malley Field at Larry Wilcox Stadium, Atchison, Kansas
- Capacity: ~3,000
- Conference: Heart of America Athletic Conference (South Division)
Weather Forecast (Atchison, KS)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~25°C (77°F), cooling into the upper 60s by evening
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Wind: 10–15 km/h from the southwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruptions expected
Injury Report
- Peru State Bobcats:
- QB group healthy; starter threw for 2 TDs in the 64–43 win at Central Methodist (Sept 20).
- RB rotation intact, with one back averaging over 100 yards per game.
- Secondary thin after injuries in Week 2 vs. Baker.
- Benedictine Ravens:
- QB group healthy; starter threw for 3 TDs in the 45–10 win at Clarke (Sept 20).
- WR corps intact, including top target who has averaged 90+ yards per game.
- Defensive line slightly banged up but starters expected to play.
(Note: NAIA programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Peru State QB vs. Benedictine Secondary
- Peru State has leaned on its passing game in shootouts (64 points vs. Central Methodist).
- Benedictine’s secondary has forced multiple turnovers in three of four games.
- Benedictine QB vs. Peru State Defensive Front
- Benedictine QB has been efficient, leading a balanced offense averaging 34 ppg.
- Peru State’s defense has allowed 30+ points in 3 of 4 games.
- Special Teams Edge
- Benedictine kicker has been reliable from mid-range.
- Peru State has struggled in punt coverage, giving up long returns.
Recent Team Form
- Peru State Bobcats (3–1)
- L 9–10 vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State (Aug 30)
- W 31–17 vs. #16 Baker (Sept 6)
- W 16–8 vs. Missouri Valley (Sept 13)
- W 64–43 @ Central Methodist (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Explosive offense, balanced QB/RB attack.
- Weaknesses: Defense has allowed 30+ points in 2 games.
- Benedictine Ravens (3–1)
- W 38–34 vs. Morningside (Aug 30)
- L 24–27 @ Grand View (Sept 6)
- W 52–29 vs. Graceland (Sept 13)
- W 45–10 @ Clarke (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable in close games vs. top-tier opponents.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are Heart of America Athletic Conference rivals.
- This is the conference opener for both programs.
- Benedictine is ranked #4 nationally, while Peru State is looking to prove itself as a contender after a 3–1 start.
Series History
- All-time series: Benedictine leads comfortably.
- Last 5 meetings: Benedictine has won 4 of 5.
- 2024 season: Benedictine defeated Peru State 41–21 in Atchison.
- Trend: Benedictine has historically controlled the rivalry, especially at home.
Betting Trends
- Peru State:
- 3–1 ATS in 2025
- 1–4 ATS in last 5 vs. Benedictine
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
- Benedictine:
- 3–1 ATS in 2025
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. Peru State
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Benedictine -7.5 covered in a 41–21 win (Over cashed).
- 2023: Benedictine -6.5 covered in a 34–20 win (Under cashed).
- 2022: Peru State +3.5 upset Benedictine 28–27 (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Peru State Bobcats 58
Benedictine (KS) Ravens – 11
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
