Venue & Logistics
- Stadium: The Z (Avila University Athletic Complex), Kansas City, Missouri.
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT.
- Capacity: ~1,500.
- Surface: Artificial turf.
- Conference: Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).
- Broadcast: Avila Athletics Live Stream & KCAC Network.
Weather Forecast (Kansas City, MO)
- Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall afternoon.
- Temperature at kickoff: ~26°C (79°F).
- Winds: 10–15 km/h from the south.
- Chance of rain: 20%.
- Impact: Excellent football weather — no major disruptions expected.
Injury Report
- Southwestern Moundbuilders (4–1):
- QB1 healthy, averaging 240 passing yards/game.
- RB1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
- Defense missing one starting linebacker (out for season).
- Avila Eagles (0–5):
- QB1 healthy but has struggled with turnovers (7 INTs in 5 games).
- WR1 questionable with hamstring tightness.
- OL depth thin after losing a starter in Week 4.
Key Player Matchups
- Southwestern QB vs. Avila Secondary:
Southwestern’s QB has been efficient (10 TDs, 3 INTs). Avila’s secondary has allowed 250+ passing yards in 4 of 5 games. - Southwestern RB vs. Avila Front Seven:
The Builders average 180 rushing yards/game. Avila has allowed 200+ rushing yards in 3 straight contests. - Avila QB vs. Southwestern Pass Rush:
Avila’s QB has been pressured heavily (15 sacks in 5 games). Southwestern averages 3 sacks per game. - WR1 Battle:
Southwestern’s WR1 (averaging 90 yards/game) vs. Avila’s CB1 — a matchup Avila must win to avoid explosive plays.
Recent Team Form
- Southwestern (4–1):
- W vs. Bethel (61–7).
- W at Tabor (28–21).
- L vs. Evangel (25–35).
- W at Ottawa (61–10).
- W vs. Bethany (Sept. 27).
- Trend: Explosive offense averaging 47 PPG, defense opportunistic.
- Avila (0–5):
- L at McPherson (52–7).
- L vs. Friends (62–7).
- L at Kansas Wesleyan.
- L vs. Saint Mary.
- L at Sterling.
- Trend: Winless, offense averaging just 10 PPG, defense allowing 50+ PPG.
Series History
- All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Southwestern leads the series.
- Recent Meetings:
- 2024: Southwestern defeated Avila convincingly.
- 2023: Southwestern won by 20+.
- Trend: Southwestern has won all recent meetings by double digits.
Betting Trends
- Southwestern Moundbuilders:
- 4–1 ATS this season.
- 3 of last 5 games have gone over due to offensive firepower.
- Avila Eagles:
- 0–5 ATS this season.
- 4 of last 5 games have gone over due to defensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Southwestern –21, won 49–14 → Cover, Over.
- 2023: Southwestern –17, won 38–10 → Cover, Under.
- 2022: Southwestern –20, won 45–17 → Cover, Over.
Game Odds
Southwestern Moundbuilders – 24
Avila (MO) Eagles 59
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
