NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Point Skyhawks (3-5) vs. Reinhardt (GA) Eagles (5-3)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Ken White Field at University Stadium, Waleska, GA

Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, mild fall afternoon

Temperature: ~62°F at kickoff

Wind: 6–10 mph from the southwest

Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal effect on passing or special teams.

Injury Report

Point Skyhawks: QB1 healthy, WR2 questionable (ankle). RB rotation intact. Defensive line missing one starter (shoulder).

Reinhardt Eagles: QB1 healthy, RB1 probable (hamstring). OL depth thin with one starter out. Secondary fully healthy.

Key Player Matchups

Reinhardt Ground Game vs. Point Front Seven: Reinhardt averages 220+ rushing yards per game, powered by a triple-option attack. Point’s defense has struggled against run-heavy teams.

Point QB vs. Reinhardt Secondary: Point averages ~200 passing yards per game, but Reinhardt’s secondary has been opportunistic, forcing turnovers in recent weeks.

Special Teams: Reinhardt kicker reliable inside 40 yards; Point has shown inconsistency in coverage units.

Recent Team Form

Point:

Last 5: 2-3, including wins over St. Andrews (28–21) and Kentucky Christian (31–24). Losses to Bluefield (35–14), Reinhardt earlier this season (42–17), and Pikeville (38–20).

Strength: Balanced offense, capable of scoring quickly.

Weakness: Defense allows nearly 30 points per game.

Reinhardt:

Last 5: 3-2, including wins over Point (42–17), St. Andrews (49–7), and Union (KY) (35–14). Losses to Pikeville (28–24) and Campbellsville (31–28).

Strength: Ground game and opportunistic defense.

Weakness: Vulnerable against top-tier AAC opponents.

Series History

Recent Meetings:

2025 (earlier): Reinhardt 42–17 win

2024: Reinhardt 38–14 win

Trend: Reinhardt has dominated, winning multiple straight by wide margins.

Betting Trends:

Point is 2-3 ATS in last 5.

Reinhardt is 3-2 ATS in last 5.

Head-to-head: Reinhardt has covered in 2 straight meetings.

Historical Betting Results: Reinhardt consistently covers spreads against Point, winning outright in dominant fashion.

Projected Score: Reinhardt 34, Point 20

Game Odds

Point Skyhawks                                51

Reinhardt (GA) Eagles                    – 14.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025

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