Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM EDT (2:00 PM CDT)
- Venue: Blue Devils Stadium, 21000 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan
- Capacity: ~3,000
- Conference: Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Crossover
- Event: Lawrence Tech Homecoming Game
Weather Forecast (Southfield, MI)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~22°C (72°F), cooling into the mid-60s by evening
- Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
- Wind: 10–14 km/h from the west
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruptions expected
Injury Report
- Saint Xavier Cougars:
- QB group healthy; starter threw 2 TDs in the 21–7 win over Madonna (Sept 20).
- WR corps intact, including a top target who had 80 yards vs. Indiana Wesleyan.
- Secondary thin after injuries in the Week 2 loss to Wisconsin-Whitewater.
- Lawrence Tech Blue Devils:
- QB group healthy; starter has struggled with turnovers (4 INTs in 3 games).
- RB rotation intact, with one back averaging 70+ yards per game.
- DL slightly banged up but starters expected to play.
(Note: NAIA programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- SXU QB vs. LTU Secondary
- Saint Xavier has leaned on its passing game to generate offense.
- Lawrence Tech’s secondary has allowed multiple explosive plays in each game.
- LTU QB vs. SXU Defensive Front
- LTU QB has shown flashes but has been pressured heavily.
- SXU’s front seven forced 3 sacks vs. Madonna.
- Special Teams Edge
- SXU kicker has been reliable from mid-range.
- LTU has struggled in punt coverage, giving up long returns.
Recent Team Form
- Saint Xavier Cougars (1–2)
- L 3–31 @ Indiana Wesleyan (Sept 6)
- L 0–37 vs. Wisconsin-Whitewater (Sept 13)
- W 21–7 vs. Madonna (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Passing game, defensive front.
- Weaknesses: Offensive consistency, secondary depth.
- Lawrence Tech Blue Devils (0–3)
- L 21–35 vs. Marian (Sept 6)
- L 14–28 vs. St. Francis (IL) (Sept 13)
- L 10–31 @ Siena Heights (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Capable rushing attack.
- Weaknesses: Turnovers, defense allowing 31 ppg.
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are MSFA rivals.
- This is the conference opener for both programs.
- SXU is looking to climb back to .500, while LTU is seeking its first win of 2025.
Series History
- All-time series: Saint Xavier leads.
- Last 5 meetings: SXU has won 4 of 5.
- 2024 season: Saint Xavier defeated Lawrence Tech 35–14 in Chicago.
- Trend: SXU has historically controlled the rivalry, especially with its defense.
Betting Trends
- Saint Xavier:
- 1–2 ATS in 2025
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. Lawrence Tech
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Under
- Lawrence Tech:
- 0–3 ATS in 2025
- 1–4 ATS in last 5 MSFA games
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: SXU -7.5 covered in a 35–14 win (Under cashed).
- 2023: SXU -6.5 covered in a 28–10 win (Under cashed).
- 2022: LTU +3.5 upset SXU 24–21 (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Saint Xavier Cougars – 10
Lawrence Tech Blue Devils 49
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
