Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Billy D. Hilyer Stadium, Montgomery, Alabama (home of Faulkner Eagles)
- Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CDT / 1:00 PM EDT
- Broadcast: Faulkner Sports Network, Sun Conference Live Stream
Weather Forecast (Montgomery, AL)
- Conditions: Partly sunny, humid
- Temperature: 30°C (86°F) at kickoff, cooling to 27°C (81°F) by the fourth quarter
- Winds: 10–12 km/h from the southeast
- Precipitation: 20% chance of scattered showers
- Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth; passing game unaffected unless showers roll in
Injury Report
- Southeastern Fire:
- QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
- RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
- LB1 (hamstring) – Out
- Faulkner Eagles:
- QB1 (wrist) – Probable
- WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
- DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
Key Player Matchups
- QB Battle: Southeastern’s dual-threat QB vs. Faulkner’s pocket passer – contrasting styles that will dictate tempo.
- RB Committee (SEU) vs. Faulkner Front Seven – Southeastern’s ground game averages over 180 yards per game; Faulkner must plug gaps.
- WR1 (Faulkner) vs. SEU Secondary – With Faulkner’s WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Southeastern’s corners must contain him.
- Special Teams: Both squads have reliable kickers; field position could be decisive in a close contest.
Series History
- All-Time Meetings: Southeastern leads 2-1
- Last 3 Meetings: Southeastern 2-1
- Most Recent: Southeastern 31, Faulkner 21 (2024)
Betting Trends
- Southeastern is 6-2 ATS in last 8 NAIA games.
- Faulkner is 5-1 ATS in last 6 home games.
- The Under has hit in 4 of Southeastern’s last 6 games.
- Southeastern is 4-1 straight up in last 5 vs. Faulkner.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Southeastern -7.5, won 31-21 → Cover, Under
- 2023: Southeastern -6, lost 24-28 → No Cover, Over
- 2022: Southeastern -3.5, won 27-20 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Southeastern Fire – 6.5
Faulkner Eagles 52
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
