NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Thomas Night Hawks (0-4) vs. Keiser Seahawks (3-0)

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Venue & Logistics

  • Stadium: Keiser Multi‑Purpose Field, West Palm Beach, Florida (home of Keiser University).
  • Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM EDT.
  • Capacity: ~1,500.
  • Surface: Artificial turf.
  • Conference: Sun Conference (NAIA).
  • Broadcast: ESPN 106.3 & Keiser Sports Network.

Weather Forecast (West Palm Beach, FL)

  • Conditions: Mostly clear skies, humid evening.
  • Temperature at kickoff: ~28°C (82°F).
  • Winds: 10–15 km/h from the east.
  • Chance of rain: 20%.
  • Impact: Typical South Florida humidity; could test conditioning, but no major weather disruptions expected.

Injury Report

  • Thomas Night Hawks (0–4):
    • QB1 healthy, averaging ~180 passing yards/game.
    • RB1 questionable with a hamstring strain.
    • Defense missing one starting linebacker (out for season).
  • Keiser Seahawks (3–0):
  • QB1 healthy, averaging ~240 passing yards/game with 9 TDs.
  • RB1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
  • WR1 healthy, coming off back‑to‑back 100‑yard games.
  • Defense missing one rotational defensive lineman.

Key Player Matchups

  • Keiser QB vs. Thomas Secondary:
    Keiser’s QB has been sharp (9 TDs, 2 INTs). Thomas’ secondary has allowed 250+ passing yards in 3 of 4 games.
  • Thomas QB vs. Keiser Pass Rush:
    Thomas’ QB has been pressured heavily (12 sacks in 4 games). Keiser averages 3.5 sacks per game.
  • Ground Game Battle:
    Keiser averages 175 rushing yards/game, while Thomas has allowed 180+ rushing yards in 3 of 4 games.
  • WR1 Battle:
    Keiser’s WR1 (averaging 95 yards/game) vs. Thomas’ CB1 — a matchup that could swing momentum.

Recent Team Form

  • Thomas (0–4):
    • L vs. Southeastern (61–7).
    • L at Florida Memorial (35–14).
    • L vs. St. Thomas (FL) (42–10).
    • L vs. Ave Maria (28–17).
    • Trend: Winless, offense averaging just 12 PPG, defense allowing 42 PPG.
  • Keiser (3–0):
  • W at #6 Indiana Wesleyan (38–31).
  • W vs. Bethel (TN) (forfeit, 7–0).
  • W at Cumberlands (KY) (42–12).
  • Trend: Undefeated, offense averaging 29 PPG (excluding forfeit), defense allowing just 14 PPG.

Series History

  • All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Keiser leads the series.
  • Recent Meetings:
    • 2024: Keiser defeated Thomas.
    • 2023: Keiser won by 30+.
  • Trend: Keiser has never lost to Thomas since joining the Sun Conference.

Betting Trends

  • Keiser Seahawks:
    • 3–0 ATS this season.
    • 2 of last 3 games have gone under due to defensive dominance.
  • Thomas Night Hawks:
  • 0–4 ATS this season.
  • 3 of last 4 games have gone over due to defensive struggles.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2024: Keiser –24, won 49–7 → Cover, Over.
  • 2023: Keiser –21, won 42–10 → Cover, Under.
  • 2022: Keiser –20, won 38–14 → Cover, Under.

Game Odds

Thomas Night Hawks                     54

Keiser Seahawks                              – 28

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025