Venue & Logistics
Stadium: Victory Field, Lakeland, Florida
Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM ET (time change announced by SEU Athletics [source: SEU Athletics])
Conference: Sun Conference (NAIA)
Weather Forecast (Lakeland, FL)
Temperature: 86°F at kickoff, humid conditions
Conditions: Partly cloudy, 10–12 mph winds
Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth, especially for Thomas, which has struggled with conditioning in second halves
Injury Report
Thomas Night Hawks (0-5):
QB rotation unsettled; starter expected to be sophomore Malik Jackson (ankle soreness but cleared)
RB depth thin after losing a backup to a season-ending knee injury
Secondary healthy but has allowed multiple explosive plays this season
Southeastern Fire (3-1):
QB David Kroll – Probable (rib soreness, practiced fully late in the week)
RB Committee (led by Jalen Reed) fully healthy
WR depth strong, with no major injuries reported
Key Player Matchups
Southeastern QB David Kroll vs. Thomas Secondary
Kroll has been efficient, throwing 9 TDs to just 2 INTs. Thomas’ defense has allowed over 250 passing yards per game.
Thomas QB Malik Jackson vs. SEU Pass Rush
Jackson is mobile but has been sacked 15 times this season. Southeastern’s defensive front is among the best in the Sun Conference.
Special Teams Edge
Southeastern’s kicker has been reliable from 40+, while Thomas has missed 3 field goals this season. Field position could be decisive.
Recent Team Form
Thomas Night Hawks (0-5, 0-2 Sun Conference)
Last Game: Lost 42–14 to Ave Maria, struggling to sustain drives
Strength: Passing game shows flashes of explosiveness
Weakness: Offensive line protection and defensive stamina
Southeastern Fire (3-1, 1-0 Sun Conference)
Last Game: Defeated Warner 38–10, dominating in all phases
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense (+6 turnover margin)
Weakness: Occasional penalty issues (averaging 7 per game)
Series History
All-Time Meetings: 5
Series Record: Southeastern leads 5–0
Recent Trend: Southeastern has won every meeting by double digits, including a 56–14 victory in 2024.
At Lakeland: Southeastern leads 3–0
Betting Trends:
Southeastern is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 Sun Conference games
Thomas is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 overall
The Over has hit in 4 of the last 5 Southeastern home games
Historical Betting Results:
Southeastern has covered in 4 of the last 5 matchups
Average margin of victory for Southeastern in the series: +29.6 points
Predicted Score: Southeastern 45, Thomas 17
Game Odds
Thomas Night Hawks 56
Southeastern Fire – 24
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
