Venue, Date & Time
Conference Context: Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) vs. Mid-South Conference crossover
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 6:00 PM CDT
Venue: Nokes–Lasater Field, Lebanon, Tennessee
Event Note: Cumberland’s 2025 season opener under the lights
Weather Forecast (Lebanon, TN – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies in the evening
Temperature at Kickoff: ~79°F (26°C)
Wind: 4–7 mph from the southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact on Play: Ideal early-season football weather; no significant wind or rain expected to affect passing or kicking games.
Injury Report (as of latest available updates)
Reinhardt Eagles
No major injuries reported after Week 1 vs. Florida Memorial.
QB and RB rotations intact; OL depth healthy.
Cumberland Phoenix
No confirmed absences after preseason camp.
Returning multiple 2024 All-Mid-South selections, including QB Luke Holloway, RB Jeremiah Bryant, and DE Dez Wallace.
Recent Team Form
Reinhardt Eagles
2024 Record: 7–4 overall, AAC Co-Champions (lost tiebreaker to Pikeville)
Closed 2024 with a 35–31 home win over Cumberland.
Known for physical rushing attack and opportunistic defense.
Cumberland Phoenix
2024 Record: 7–3 overall, 3–3 Mid-South Conference
Finished season ranked/receiving votes for first time since 2018.
Offense averaged 29.4 PPG; defense allowed 21.7 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: Reinhardt leads 4–2 since 2013
Last Meeting: Sept. 21, 2024 – Reinhardt 35, Cumberland 31 (Waleska, GA)
Largest CU Win: 28–24 (2013)
Smallest CU Win: 20–19 (2023)
Notable: Four of six meetings have been decided by 8 points or fewer.
Betting Trends
Reinhardt is 4-2 SU vs. Cumberland since 2013.
The Over has hit in 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Cumberland is 5-1 SU in last 6 home openers.
Reinhardt is 6-2 ATS in last 8 AAC non-conference games.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Historical scoring averages in series (~50 total points/game).
Reinhardt’s rushing efficiency vs. CU’s defensive front.
CU’s home-field advantage in openers.
Weather: Neutral impact.
Game Odds
Reinhardt Eagles – 4.5
Cumberland Phoenix 52.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
