Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT (2:00 PM EDT)
- Venue: Millennium Field, Streamwood, Illinois
- Capacity: ~2,500
- Conference: Mid-States Football Association (MSFA)
- Event: Judson Homecoming Game
Weather Forecast (Streamwood, IL)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~22°C (72°F), cooling into the mid-60s by evening
- Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
- Wind: 10–14 km/h from the west
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruptions expected
Injury Report
- Taylor Trojans:
- QB group healthy; starter threw 3 TDs in the Week 2 win over St. Francis (IL).
- RB rotation intact, with one back averaging 90+ yards per game.
- Secondary missing one rotational player (undisclosed).
- Judson Eagles:
- QB group healthy but has struggled with turnovers (3 INTs vs. Defiance).
- WR corps intact, including top target who had 80 yards vs. Indiana Wesleyan.
- Defensive front banged up after three straight physical games.
(Note: NAIA programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- Taylor QB vs. Judson Secondary
- Taylor has averaged 35+ points in wins, leaning on its passing game.
- Judson’s secondary has allowed multiple explosive plays in each game.
- Judson QB vs. Taylor Defensive Front
- Judson must protect the football; turnovers have been costly in all three losses.
- Taylor’s front seven has forced 5 sacks and 4 turnovers in three games.
- Special Teams Edge
- Taylor’s kicker has been perfect inside 40 yards.
- Judson has struggled in punt coverage, giving up long returns.
Recent Team Form
- Taylor Trojans (2–1)
- L 42–48 (OT) vs. Olivet Nazarene (Aug 28)
- W 45–28 @ St. Francis (IL) (Sept 6)
- W 38–21 vs. Kentucky Christian (Sept 13)
- Strengths: Balanced offense, efficient QB play.
- Weaknesses: Secondary vulnerable to deep passes.
- Judson Eagles (0–3)
- L 20–49 @ Mayville State (Aug 28)
- L 20–40 @ Defiance (Sept 6)
- L 14–35 vs. Indiana Wesleyan (Sept 13)
- Strengths: Young WR corps showing flashes.
- Weaknesses: Defense allowing 41.3 ppg, turnover margin (-6).
Conference vs. Conference
- Both teams are MSFA rivals.
- Taylor is looking to stay above .500 and build playoff momentum.
- Judson is still seeking its first win of 2025 and its first-ever win over Taylor.
Series History
- All-time series: Taylor leads.
- Last 3 meetings: Taylor has won all three.
- 2024 season: Taylor defeated Judson 49–14 in Upland, IN.
- Trend: Taylor has consistently controlled the matchup, winning by double digits each time.
Betting Trends
- Taylor:
- 2–1 ATS in 2025
- 3–0 ATS in last 3 vs. Judson
- 2 of last 3 games have gone Over
- Judson:
- 0–3 ATS in 2025
- 0–3 ATS in last 3 vs. Taylor
- 4 of last 5 games have gone Over
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Taylor -10.5 covered in a 49–14 win (Over cashed).
- 2023: Taylor -7.5 covered in a 38–17 win (Under cashed).
- 2022: Taylor -6.5 covered in a 35–20 win (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Taylor Trojans – 14
Judson Eagles 55
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
