Venue & Game Details
Location: Turner Stadium, Upland, IN
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, crisp fall afternoon
Temperature: ~49°F at kickoff
Wind: 8–12 mph from the northwest
Impact: Wind could limit deep passing; expect heavier reliance on the run game and short-yardage plays.
Injury Report
Siena Heights Saints: QB1 healthy, WR2 questionable (ankle). RB rotation intact. Defensive line missing one starter (shoulder).
Taylor Trojans: QB1 healthy, RB1 probable (hamstring). OL depth thin with one starter out. Secondary fully healthy.
Key Player Matchups
Siena Heights QB vs. Taylor Secondary: Siena Heights averages ~220 passing yards per game, with multiple explosive vertical threats. Taylor’s secondary has been inconsistent, allowing multiple 30+ point games.
Taylor RB vs. Siena Heights Front Seven: Taylor averages ~150 rushing yards per game, but Siena Heights’ defense has been stout, holding opponents under 20 points in several wins.
Special Teams: Siena Heights kicker reliable inside 40 yards; Taylor has shown inconsistency in coverage units.
Recent Team Form
Siena Heights:
Last 5: 3-2, including wins over Madonna (41–14), Lawrence Tech (28–21), and Concordia (MI) (35–28). Losses to Indiana Wesleyan (38–17) and Saint Francis (IN) (31–20).
Strength: Balanced offense, resilient defense.
Weakness: Vulnerable against nationally ranked opponents.
Taylor:
Last 5: 2-3, including wins over Madonna (27–24) and Lawrence Tech (31–14). Losses to Indiana Wesleyan (42–21), Saint Xavier (35–10), and Concordia (MI) (28–17).
Strength: Ground game and opportunistic defense.
Weakness: Inconsistent offensive production against top-tier opponents.
Series History
Recent Meetings:
2024: Siena Heights 28–14 win
2023: Taylor 24–21 win
Trend: Series split over last two years, both decided by one score.
Betting Trends:
Siena Heights is 3-2 ATS in last 5.
Taylor is 2-3 ATS in last 5.
Head-to-head: Each team has covered once in the last two meetings.
Historical Betting Results: Games have alternated winners, often decided by one score.
Projected Score: Siena Heights 27, Taylor 20
Game Odds
Siena Heights Saints – 6.5
Taylor (IN) Trojans 48.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
