Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CDT
Venue: Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field, Chicago, Illinois
Conference Context: Both teams are members of the MSFA Midwest League, making this a pivotal midseason clash with postseason implications.
Weather Forecast (Chicago, IL)
Temperature: 63°F at kickoff, rising to 68°F by late afternoon
Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, 10% chance of light showers
Winds: 7–10 mph from the southwest
Impact: Mild winds could slightly affect special teams, but otherwise excellent football conditions
Injury Report
(NAIA programs don’t always release official reports; based on recent availability trends)
Siena Heights Saints:
RB1 questionable (ankle) – limited carries last week
Starting LB out (knee) – defense will rotate younger players
Saint Xavier Cougars:
WR2 probable (hamstring) – expected to play limited snaps
Defensive end questionable (shoulder) – pass rush depth could be impacted
Key Player Matchups
Siena Heights QB vs. SXU Secondary
Siena Heights QB averaging 229 passing yards per game.
SXU’s secondary has allowed 240+ passing yards in 3 of 5 games.
SXU RB Committee vs. Siena Heights Front Seven
SXU averages 165 rushing yards in wins, just 95 in losses.
Siena Heights has allowed 201 rushing yards per game—an exploitable weakness.
Special Teams Edge
Siena Heights kicker is 6-for-7 on FGs this season.
SXU has struggled in punt coverage, allowing multiple long returns.
Recent Team Form
Siena Heights (2–2):
L vs. Saint Francis (IN) 21–20
W vs. Saint Francis (IL) 24–21
L vs. Olivet Nazarene (upcoming before SXU)
W vs. Judson (IL) 35–14
Trend: Competitive in close games, but run defense remains a liability.
Saint Xavier (3–2):
L vs. Indiana Wesleyan 28–17
L vs. Wisconsin-Whitewater (non-conference) 31–14
W vs. Madonna 38–10
W vs. Lawrence Tech 27–21
W vs. Defiance 42–7
Trend: Entering on a 3-game win streak; offense averaging 35+ PPG in that span.
Team Records & Conference Context
Siena Heights: 2–2 overall, 0–0 MSFA Midwest
Saint Xavier: 3–2 overall, 0–0 MSFA Midwest
Both teams open conference play here—making this a tone-setter for the rest of the season.
Series History
All-Time Series: Saint Xavier leads 9–4
Last Meeting (2024): SXU defeated Siena Heights 31–20 in Adrian, MI
Trend: SXU has won 4 of the last 5 meetings, including 2 straight at home.
Betting Trends:
Siena Heights is 2–2 ATS this season.
SXU is 3–2 ATS, covering in 3 straight wins.
The Over has hit in 3 of SXU’s last 4 games.
Siena Heights is 1–4 ATS in last 5 vs. SXU.
Historical Betting Results:
SXU has covered in 4 of last 5 meetings.
Average margin of victory in last 3: SXU +9.
Projected Final Score: Saint Xavier 31, Siena Heights 21
Game Odds
Siena Heights Saints 48.5
Saint Xavier Cougars – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
