Venue, Date & Time
Conference: Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) – NAIA
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT
Venue: AdventHealth Field, Ottawa, Kansas
Weather Forecast (Ottawa, KS – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly sunny with light winds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~82°F (27°C)
Wind: 5–8 mph from the south-southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact on Play: Minimal weather disruption expected; conditions favor balanced offensive playbooks.
Injury Report (as of latest available updates)
Saint Mary Spires
No confirmed major injuries reported entering Week 2; depth chart expected to be intact.
Coaching staff monitoring minor knocks from Week 1 vs. Evangel.
Ottawa Braves
No official injury list released; preseason camp reports indicated full participation from key starters.
Keep an eye on late-week practice reports for any changes.
Recent Team Form
Saint Mary Spires
2024 Record: 1–10 overall, 1–9 KCAC
Closed 2024 with a 33–30 loss at Ottawa, showing offensive improvement late in the season.
Offense averaged ~20 PPG in final three games after midseason struggles.
Ottawa Braves
2024 Record: 2–9 overall, 2–8 KCAC
Snapped a losing streak with the win over USM in October 2024.
Known for a run-heavy attack and opportunistic defense.
Series History
All-Time: Ottawa leads 16–4
Last Meeting: Oct. 19, 2024 – Ottawa 33, Saint Mary 30 (AdventHealth Field)
Streaks: Ottawa has won 2 straight; USM’s last win came in 2022.
Notable: Ottawa’s longest win streak in series was 13 games (2008–2021).
Betting Trends
Ottawa is 7-3 ATS in last 10 meetings vs. USM.
The Over has hit in 4 of the last 5 matchups.
USM is 1-9 SU in last 10 games overall.
Ottawa is 2-8 SU in last 10 but 2-0 SU vs. USM in that span.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Historical scoring averages in series (~51 total points/game last 5 years)
Ottawa’s run-game efficiency vs. USM’s run defense (2024: USM allowed 175 rush yds/game)
USM’s improved late-season offensive output in 2024
Weather: Neutral impact
Game Odds
Saint Mary Spires 54.5
Ottawa (KS) Braves – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
