Venue & Logistics
- Stadium: Thresher Stadium, North Newton, Kansas (home of Bethel College).
- Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM CDT.
- Capacity: ~2,500.
- Surface: Artificial turf.
- Conference: Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).
Weather Forecast (North Newton, KS)
- Conditions: Mostly clear skies, mild evening.
- Temperature at kickoff: ~22°C (72°F).
- Winds: 10–15 km/h from the south.
- Chance of rain: 10%.
- Impact: Ideal football weather — no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
- Sterling Warriors (1–4):
- QB1 healthy, averaging ~190 passing yards/game.
- RB1 questionable with a hamstring strain.
- Defense missing one starting linebacker (out for season).
- Bethel Threshers (2–3):
- QB1 healthy, averaging ~200 passing yards/game.
- WR1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
- OL depth thin after losing a starter in Week 3.
Key Player Matchups
- Sterling QB vs. Bethel Secondary:
Sterling’s QB has been inconsistent (6 TDs, 5 INTs). Bethel’s secondary has allowed 220+ passing yards in 3 of 5 games. - Bethel QB vs. Sterling Pass Rush:
Bethel’s QB has been pressured heavily (11 sacks in 5 games). Sterling averages 2.5 sacks per game. - Ground Game Battle:
Sterling averages 135 rushing yards/game, while Bethel has allowed 160+ rushing yards in 3 of 5 games. - WR1 Battle:
Bethel’s WR1 (averaging 80 yards/game) vs. Sterling’s CB1 — a matchup that could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
- Sterling (1–4):
- L vs. Tabor (34–9).
- L at Evangel (51–14).
- L vs. Ottawa (51–20).
- L at Bethany (34–26).
- W vs. Avila (Sept. 27).
- Trend: Offense averaging 17 PPG, defense allowing 42 PPG.
- Bethel (2–3):
- L at Southwestern (61–7).
- L vs. McPherson (33–7).
- L at Friends (62–0).
- L vs. Kansas Wesleyan (38–7).
- W at Saint Mary (38–37).
- Trend: Snapped a four‑game skid with a close road win; offense averaging 12 PPG in losses, 38 in their lone win.
Series History
- All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Bethel leads the series in recent years.
- Recent Meetings:
- 2024: Bethel defeated Sterling.
- 2023: Bethel won by double digits.
- Trend: Bethel has won 3 straight vs. Sterling.
Betting Trends
- Bethel Threshers:
- 2–3 ATS this season.
- 3 of last 5 games have gone under due to offensive inconsistency.
- Sterling Warriors:
- 1–4 ATS this season.
- 4 of last 5 games have gone over due to defensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Bethel –7, won 31–20 → Cover, Under.
- 2023: Bethel –10, won 28–14 → Cover, Under.
- 2022: Bethel –6, won 24–17 → Cover, Under.
Game Odds
Sterling Warriors 49
Bethel (KS) Threshers – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
