Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Honaker Field at Lloyd Thornton Stadium, Maryville, Tennessee
- Capacity: ~5,000
- Event: Non-conference matchup between NAIA and NCAA DIII programs
Weather Forecast (Maryville, TN)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~24°C (75°F), cooling into the upper 60s by late afternoon
- Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
- Wind: 8–12 km/h from the southwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal weather-related disruptions expected
Injury Report
- Pikeville Bears:
- QB group healthy; starter expected to play after steady early-season form.
- RB rotation intact, no major reported injuries.
- Secondary missing one rotational player (undisclosed).
- Maryville Scots:
- QB Cade Smith healthy after strong outings in Weeks 1–2.
- WR corps intact, including top target who has averaged over 80 yards per game.
- Defensive line slightly banged up but starters expected to play.
(Note: NAIA and DIII programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Pikeville QB vs. Maryville Secondary
- Pikeville’s passing game has been efficient but turnover-prone.
- Maryville’s secondary forced 3 INTs in their first two games.
- Maryville QB Cade Smith vs. Pikeville Defensive Front
- Smith has thrown for multiple TDs in both early-season wins.
- Pikeville’s front seven must generate pressure to disrupt his rhythm.
- Special Teams Edge
- Pikeville’s kicker has been reliable from mid-range.
- Maryville’s return game has consistently provided strong field position.
Recent Team Form
- Pikeville Bears (NAIA, Mid-South)
- W 28–8 vs. Point University (Aug 28)
- W 22–7 @ Thomas University (Sept 13)
- L 19–26 vs. #13 Southeastern (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent red-zone efficiency.
- Maryville Scots (NCAA DIII, SAA)
- W 40–14 @ Hendrix (Sept 6)
- W 48–24 @ Ohio Wesleyan (Sept 13)
- Strengths: Explosive passing game, balanced attack.
- Weaknesses: Defense has allowed late-game scoring runs.
Conference vs. Conference
- Pikeville: NAIA Mid-South Conference
- Maryville: NCAA Division III, Southern Athletic Association (SAA)
- This is a non-conference crossover game, giving both programs a chance to test themselves outside league play.
Series History
- All-time series: Limited history between the two programs.
- Last meeting: 2024 – Maryville defeated Pikeville 31–21 in Barbourville, KY.
- Trend: Maryville has had the upper hand in recent matchups, especially with its passing game.
Betting Trends
- Pikeville:
- 2–1 ATS in 2025
- 1–4 ATS in last 5 non-conference games
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Under
- Maryville:
- 2–0 ATS in 2025
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 home games
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Maryville -3.5 covered in a 31–21 win (Over cashed).
- 2023: Pikeville +6.5 upset Maryville 27–24 (Over cashed).
- 2022: Maryville -7.5 covered in a 34–17 win (Under cashed).
Game Odds
Pikeville (KY) Bears 52
Maryville (TN) Scots – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
