Venue, Date & Time
Conference Context: Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Crossover
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 6:00 PM EDT
Venue: Wildcat Football Stadium, Marion, Indiana
Weather Forecast (Marion, IN – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies into the evening
Temperature at Kickoff: ~78°F (26°C)
Wind: 4–7 mph from the southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact on Play: Ideal football weather; no significant wind or rain expected to affect passing or kicking games.
Injury Report (as of latest available updates)
Saint Xavier Cougars
No major injuries reported entering season opener.
Returning key offensive weapons including WR Justin Pringle and RB Amari Venerable.
Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats
No confirmed major injuries after Week 1 loss to #2 Keiser (31–38).
QB Zack Blair and RB Matthew Chavers III expected to be available; OL depth being monitored.
Recent Team Form
Saint Xavier Cougars
2024 Record: 5–6 overall, 0–6 vs. winning teams.
Ended 2024 with a 38–6 win over Judson.
Offense averaged 26.0 PPG; defense allowed 22.2 PPG.
Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats
2024 Record: 11–2 overall, NAIA Quarterfinalist.
Opened 2025 with a 31–38 loss to #2 Keiser.
Balanced attack in 2024: 33.8 PPG scored, 17.1 PPG allowed.
Series History
All-Time: Indiana Wesleyan leads 2–0.
First Meeting: Sept. 16, 2023 – IWU 16, SXU 15 (Chicago, IL).
Last Meeting: Oct. 5, 2024 – IWU 39, SXU 7 (Marion, IN).
Largest Margin of Victory: IWU +32 (2024).
Smallest Margin of Victory: IWU +1 (2023).
Betting Trends
IWU is 2-0 ATS vs. SXU since 2023.
The Under has hit in 1 of 2 meetings.
SXU is 1-4 SU in last 5 road games vs. ranked opponents.
IWU is 8-2 ATS in last 10 home games.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
IWU’s offensive efficiency vs. SXU’s defensive metrics from 2024.
SXU’s struggles against top-tier MSFA opponents.
IWU’s home-field advantage and recent dominance in series.
Weather: Neutral impact.
Game Odds
Saint Xavier Cougars 51.5
Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
